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📅December 21, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Major entertainment headlines feature Netflix's $82.7B Warner Bros. acquisition bid amid rival offers, Spider-Man: Brand New Day wrapping production, and holiday shows like Cirque du Soleil.
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Netflix Bids $82.7 Billion to Acquire Warner Bros.

Netflix has offered $82.7 billion for Warner Bros. Discovery's film and streaming assets, including HBO and DC Comics, to bolster its content library and rival Disney.Source 2Source 4 The deal focuses on studio business post-cable spin-off, with theatrical releases continuing.Source 4 A $5.8 billion breakup fee applies if another bidder prevails.Source 2

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Paramount Skydance Launches $108 Billion Counterbid for Warner Bros.

Paramount Skydance has submitted a $108 billion all-cash bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, surpassing Netflix's offer by $26 billion.Source 2Source 6 Unlike Netflix, it targets the entire company, including cable networks.Source 2 Warner's board is accepting bids until Thursday, eyeing a Christmas decision.Source 6

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day Completes Filming

Production has wrapped on 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day', the fourth installment in the franchise, as cameras stop rolling in Los Angeles.Source 8 The film marks a significant milestone for the superhero series.Source 8 Release details remain pending.Source 8

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Cirque du Soleil's 'Twas the Night Before' Runs Today at MSG

Cirque du Soleil's holiday show 'Twas the Night Before...' continues today with shows at 12:00 PM, 3:00 PM, and 6:30 PM ET at The Theater at MSG.Source 1 The limited run extends through December 28.Source 1 It coincides with nearby Radio City Rockettes performances.Source 1

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Warner Bros. Movie World Debuts Spy Chase Stunt Show for Holidays

Warner Bros. Movie World has unveiled an all-new 'Spy Chase Stunt Show' for the 2025 holiday season.Source 5 The attraction enhances entertainment options at the theme park.Source 5 It launched on December 21, 2025.Source 5

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Priyanka Chopra Shares Romantic Karva Chauth Story with Nick Jonas

Priyanka Chopra revealed Nick Jonas flew her above the clouds in his plane to view the moon and break her Karva Chauth fast.Source 3 She shared the anecdote on 'The Great Indian Kapil Show'.Source 3 Chopra is filming 'Varanasi' with Mahesh Babu and prepping for 'Krrish 4'.Source 3

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Warner Bros. Discovery Sale Draws Bidders Amid Split Plans

Warner Bros. Discovery is fielding bids, with potential suitors like Comcast, Amazon, or Paramount.Source 6 The company plans to split studios from cable networks but may sell entirely.Source 6 Theater owners worry about further film release cuts.Source 6

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Netflix Acquisition Positions It Against Disney with Iconic IPs

The Warner Bros. deal gives Netflix access to Harry Potter, DC Comics, Lord of the Rings, and over 4,000 films.Source 4 It enables theatrical competition and ad revenue growth via HBO Max integration.Source 4 Regulatory scrutiny from DOJ and EU is expected.Source 4

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Radio City Rockettes Christmas Spectacular Plays Through Holidays

The Christmas Spectacular starring The Radio City Rockettes runs today and through December 26 at Radio City Music Hall.Source 1 Various showtimes are available daily.Source 1 It pairs with nearby Cirque du Soleil events.Source 1

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Warner Bros. Faces Bankruptcy Risk Driving Sale to Netflix

Warner Bros. is selling due to debt issues, streaming struggles, and cable decline, with Netflix's bid as a lifeline.Source 2 The acquisition hedges Netflix's content permanence needs.Source 2 Post-sale, Discovery Global spins off by Q3 2026.Source 2

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Priyanka Chopra's Mother-in-Law Prepares Special Sargi for Festival

Priyanka Chopra recounted receiving sargi from Nick Jonas's mother during Karwa Chauth celebrations.Source 3 The romantic plane gesture highlighted Jonas's thoughtfulness.Source 3 She joked about subtitles on Kapil Sharma's show.Source 3