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đź“…December 3, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Major entertainment news today includes Marc Anthony performing at the Rockefeller Center tree lighting, a high-stakes media auction for Warner Bros. Discovery, and new releases on Disney+ and Netflix, alongside significant industry mergers and executive moves.
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Marc Anthony to Perform at Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting

Marc Anthony will headline the 2025 Christmas in Rockefeller Center tree lighting, airing live on NBC and Peacock on December 3, bringing Latin music to one of the world’s most iconic holiday events Source 1.

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Netflix Escalates Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery

Netflix has submitted a mostly cash, binding offer for Warner Bros. Discovery, intensifying a major media auction that could reshape the entertainment landscape in 2025 Source 2Source 6Source 8Source 14.

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Paramount and Comcast Also Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery

Paramount Skydance and Comcast have submitted improved offers for Warner Bros. Discovery, with Paramount seeking the entire company and Netflix and Comcast targeting only the studio and streaming units Source 2Source 6Source 8.

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New Releases on Disney+ in December 2025

Disney+ is launching new titles including Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour documentary and the second season of Percy Jackson, with major premieres throughout December Source 3Source 9.

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New Releases on Netflix in December 2025

Netflix is adding new films and series such as George Clooney’s Jay Kelly, the third Knives Out movie, and the final season of Stranger Things, alongside all seasons of The West Wing Source 5.

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Oaktree Capital Merges FilmRise and Shout! Studios

Oaktree Capital has acquired FilmRise and merged it with Shout! Studios to form Radial Entertainment, creating a major independent content distributor with a vast library Source 4Source 12.

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Bending Spoons Acquires Eventbrite for $500M

Bending Spoons has agreed to buy Eventbrite for $500 million, aiming to revitalize the event platform after its business stalled post-public listing Source 10.

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Zootopia 2 Sets Box Office Record

Zootopia 2 has opened to a record-setting $556 million globally, becoming one of the highest-grossing animated films of the year Source 7.

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Super Bowl Pregame Performers Announced

Charlie Puth, Brandi Carlile, and Coco Jones will perform at the Super Bowl pregame show on February 8, 2026, at Levi’s Stadium Source 7.

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Radial Entertainment Expands Content Slate

Radial Entertainment has acquired new content including the late-night talk show Conan and true-crime series, and launched FAST channels to boost its global distribution Source 12.