Coverage dated December 19, 2023 to December 20, 2023

Paramount, Warner Bros Discovery discuss merger; would consolidate streaming services

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The chief executives of Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Global reportedly recently got together to weigh the possibility of merging their media companies into one.

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Avclub
Warner Bros. Discovery in talks to merge with Paramount (opens Avclub)
Published Dec 19, 2023
Avclub's feed description
The two giant media companies have had talks about potentially becoming one giant media company
Gizmodo
A Potential Warner Bros and Paramount Merger Could Be Hollywood's Next Megacorp (opens Gizmodo)
Published Dec 19, 2023
Gizmodo's feed description
Sources shared that the heads of both companies have met to discuss the possibility.
Variety
Warner Bros. Discovery, Paramount Global in Merger Talks (opens Variety)
Published Dec 19, 2023
Variety's feed description
Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Global have held talks about a potential merger of the two media companies, Variety has confirmed.
New York Post
Warner Bros. Discovery reportedly eyes merger with Paramount Global (opens New York Post)
Published Dec 19, 2023
New York Post's feed description
Debt-ridden media giant Paramount Global held merger talks with Warner Bros. Discovery, according to multiple reports Wednesday.
FOX Business
Paramount, Warner Bros Discovery discuss merger; would consolidate streaming services (opens FOX Business)
Published Dec 20, 2023
FOX Business's feed description
The chief executives of Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Global reportedly recently got together to weigh the possibility of merging their media companies into one.
Variety
What Would Warner Bros. Discovery-Paramount Merger Mean for Cable TV? Some Networks Would Likely Be Sold Off (opens Variety)
Published Dec 20, 2023
Variety's feed description
Mega media merger mania is again afoot in Hollywood with very, very early talks between Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount about a potential combo.
Time
Warner Bros. Discovery in Merger Talks With Paramount Global (opens Time)
Published Dec 20, 2023
Time's feed description
A deal would combine two of the biggest media companies in the world.
NBC New York
Warner Bros. Discovery merger talks with Paramount Global may draw out NBCUniversal (opens NBC New York)
Published Dec 20, 2023
NBC New York's feed description
Warner Bros. Discovery’s merger talks with Paramount Global may bring NBCUniversal to the table.
The Guardian
Warner Bros Discovery and Paramount Global discuss possible $38bn mega-merger (opens The Guardian)
Published Dec 20, 2023
The Guardian's feed description
Global media giants reportedly looking at tie-up to compete with Disney+ and Netflix
Forbes
What A Warner Bros./Paramount Merger Could Mean For Users (opens Forbes)
Published Dec 20, 2023
Forbes's feed description
Warner Bros. and Paramount have more than $60 billion in combined debt which could pose a challenge for the pair if the rumored merger proceeds.
Fortune
Warner Bros. has discussed buying Paramount Global to create an entertainment titan that would marry CNN, CBS, and HBO (opens Fortune)
Published Dec 20, 2023
Fortune's feed description
A merger of the two large media companies would likely face intense scrutiny by federal regulators.
Investopedia
Warner Bros. Discovery, Paramount Reportedly in Merger Talks (opens Investopedia)
Published Dec 20, 2023
Investopedia's feed description
Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Global are conducting early merger talks, according to a report by Axios.

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