Posts Tagged ‘merger’
Distribution at Risk: The Hidden Stakes in the Warner Bros. Discovery Bidding War
When Warner Bros. Discovery agreed to merge with Netflix in late November, the deal appeared settled. But Paramount Skydance continues to pursue an aggressive counter-bid (CNBC), even as Netflix moves toward closing. The question isn’t whether Paramount Skydance can outbid Netflix; it’s whether the company can afford not to. The answer lies in distribution rights,…
Read MoreParamount+ and Showtime: Everything You Need to Know About the Merger
Just weeks after Warner Brothers Discovery+ unveiled Max, another two streaming services will merge — Paramount+ and Showtime. On June 27th, Paramount Global’s flagship streaming service will merge with Showtime. The merger, which was announced earlier this year, will not only combine the two streaming services catalogs but will also result in a price increase. …
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About the Hulu and Disney+ Merger
Last week Disney+’s CEO Bob Iger announced that it would merge its app and Hulu’s into a “one-app experience” during a Q2 earnings call with investors. While no specific date has been announced for the merger, it is believed to happen in late 2023. With so much bundling news, let’s untangle what we know about…
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