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Warner Bros. Chooses Netflix Over Paramount’s Bid
Read Full Article: Warner Bros. Chooses Netflix Over Paramount’s BidWarner Bros. has decided to proceed with a merger with Netflix, rejecting a higher $108 billion bid from Paramount, which it deemed "illusory." The deal with Netflix will see the streaming giant acquire Warner Bros.' streaming and movie studios businesses, potentially expanding Netflix's dominance in the industry. Paramount's bid, although larger, involved acquiring additional Warner Bros. assets like CNN and Discovery Channel, which Warner Bros. is not looking to sell. Despite Larry Ellison's significant financial backing for Paramount's offer, Warner Bros. views Netflix's proposal as more straightforward and likely to close successfully. This matters because it highlights strategic business decisions in the media industry that could reshape the landscape of streaming services and content distribution.