Tag: Warner Bros. Discovery
Singapore – Starbucks is partnering with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products to launch a Harry Potter-themed collaboration across its coffeehouses in Asia Pacific, introducing a line of themed beverages, merchandise, and in-store experiences inspired by the popular franchise. The collaboration...
If the transaction has not closed by September 30, 2026, WBD shareholders will receive a $0.25 per share “ticking fee” for each quarter, measured daily, until completion.
United States – Netflix has confirmed that it has declined to raise its offer for Warner Bros., concluding months of speculation and competitive bids in the media sector. In December 2025, Netflix signed a definitive agreement to acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO,...
New Zealand – HBO Max will launch as a direct-to-consumer streaming service in Aotearoa New Zealand in mid-2026. The standalone service marks the next step in the platform’s global rollout, following its recent revamp last 2025. The announcement follows successful launches in Australia in 2025, and...
Drawing the line: Major Hollywood studios threaten legal action against ByteDance over viral AI tool
U.S.A. – Hollywood studios including Warner Bros. Discovery, Paramount, Disney, and most recently Netflix are threatening legal action against ByteDance over its newly released AI video generator, Seedance 2.0, citing concerns over copyright infringement. According to the Los Angeles Times, concerns...
Sources suggest the board is weighing deal certainty, execution risk, and regulatory considerations as part of its recommendation.
California, United States — Paramount has launched a hostile all-cash tender offer to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) for US$30 per share, challenging the company’s recently announced agreement to be purchased by Netflix. The offer values WBD at an enterprise value of US$108.4 billion, significantly...
California, United States — Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) have signed a definitive agreement for Netflix to acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO, in a cash-and-stock deal valuing WBD at an enterprise value of about $82.7b. The transaction,...
USA – Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) revealed that its flagship streaming service, Max, will be rebranded as HBO Max this summer, marking a strategic return to the iconic HBO brand for its streaming service to emphasise quality and distinctiveness in content. The rebrand was announced during WBD’s Upfront...
Leveraging Nine’s cutting-edge technology, Max will play a pivotal role in Nine’s digital video offering for advertisers, represented nationwide by Nine Sales.
