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Netflix Announces $82.7 Billion Acquisition of Warner Bros.
Netflix announced plans to acquire Warner Bros. in an unprecedented deal valued at $82.7 billion, which is expected to complete by fall 2026. The acquisition will give Netflix control of Warner Bros.' historic film and TV studios, including the HBO library and HBO Max streaming service
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Warner Bros. Sets March 20 Shareholder Vote on Netflix Merger
Warner Bros. Discovery announced a Special Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for March 20, 2026, to vote on the proposed Netflix merger. The company's board of directors continues to unanimously recommend the Netflix deal while also engaging with rival bidder Paramount Skydance during a limited seven-day waiver period ending February 23, 2026
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Paramount Skydance Intensifies Rival Bid for Warner Bros.
Paramount Skydance is making a competing offer to acquire Warner Bros., with its latest overall bid cited at approximately $77.9 billion, potentially upsetting the Netflix deal. Paramount pledged to cover the $2.8 billion breakup fee WBD would owe Netflix if it switches bidders and offered additional compensation protections for shareholders
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Oscar Nominees Celebrate with Industry Lunches and Interviews
The entertainment industry is currently in award season between the Oscar nominees luncheon and the major precursor awards. The Envelope has covered top contenders including 'Sentimental Value' director Joachim Trier, who shared behind-the-scenes editing decisions about eliminating an elaborate aerial shot from his film
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Kate Hudson Receives Recognition for 'Song Sung Blue' Performance
Kate Hudson is featured as the digital cover star for her role in the film 'Song Sung Blue,' playing one half of a Neil Diamond tribute band. Contributor Amy Amatangelo highlighted Hudson's career, noting that despite 25 years of success since 'Almost Famous,' her contributions have sometimes been underappreciated and underestimated
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Adolpho Veloso Recognized as Cinematography Industry's Best-Kept Secret
Brazilian cinematographer Adolpho Veloso of 'Train Dreams' has become one of the industry's worst-kept secrets following his Oscar nomination. The recognition of his cinematographic work represents a final confirmation of his wizardry in the field
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Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt Attend Mumbai Wedding with Daughter Raha
Bollywood actors Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt attended a Mumbai wedding celebration with their daughter Raha Kapoor, their mothers Neetu Kapoor and Soni Razdan. In shared social media content, Ranbir was seen gently carrying Raha as he entered the venue, marking a rare public family outing
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Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt Announce Major Upcoming Film Projects
Ranbir Kapoor will headline 'Love & War' directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali alongside Alia and Vicky Kaushal, and will star as Lord Rama in the epic 'Ramayana,' which will release in two parts beginning Diwali 2026. Alia has a packed slate including the spy thriller 'Alpha' within the YRF Spy Universe and the relationship drama 'Housewife'
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Ramayana Epic Cast Unveiled with Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama
The highly anticipated 'Ramayana' film directed by Nitesh Tiwari features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman, and Ravie Dubey as Lakshman. The film will be released in two parts, with the first installment arriving on Diwali 2026 and the second on Diwali 2027
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Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero Receives Latest Patch Update
Bandai Namco Entertainment released an update for Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero beginning February 19, 2026, at 1:00 UTC. The update included scheduled maintenance during the distribution period
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Morning Live Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Special Programming
Canadian television program Morning Live marked its 25th anniversary with a special celebration show featuring co-hosts Annette Hamm and Rick Zamperin. The broadcast included a retrospective of the show's growth over the years and featured adventure reporter Emily Vukovic exploring attractions in Niagara Falls
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