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đź“…February 19, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Netflix's $82.7 billion Warner Bros. acquisition, celebrity birthdays, Indian entertainment updates, and new film releases dominate today's entertainment news.
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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 2026Source 2. The merger would give Netflix ownership of Warner Bros.' historic film and TV studios, the HBO library, and HBO Max streaming service, combining what Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos calls 'incredible library of shows and movies—from timeless classics like Casablanca and Citizen Kane to modern favorites like Harry Potter and Friends'Source 2.

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Warner Bros. Discovery Sets March 20 Shareholder Vote on Netflix Merger

Warner Bros. Discovery has formally scheduled March 20, 2026, as the date for a special shareholder meeting to vote on the proposed Netflix mergerSource 4Source 8. The WBD Board of Directors continues to unanimously recommend the Netflix merger over Paramount's competing hostile bidSource 4.

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Paramount Increases Bid for Warner Bros. to $31 Per Share

Paramount has increased its hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery to approximately $31 per share, plus billions more in fees, totaling $108.4 billionSource 4. However, the Warner Bros. board stated that Paramount's offer must be increased further to win support, and a seven-day negotiation window expires on February 23Source 6.

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Millie Bobby Brown, Benicio del Toro, and Jeff Daniels Celebrate Birthdays

Today marks the birthday of Millie Bobby Brown, Benicio del Toro, and Jeff Daniels, along with other celebrities including Chappell Roan, who won Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 2025, and Victoria JusticeSource 5.

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Salim Khan Hospitalized with High Blood Pressure and Brain Hemorrhage

Veteran writer Salim Khan, 90, was admitted to Lilavati Hospital with high blood pressure and a minimal brain hemorrhage, requiring ventilator supportSource 3. Actress Chitrangda Singh shared an update at a Mumbai event, noting 'He's doing very well'Source 3.

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Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt and Wife Granted Regular Bail in Fraud Case

Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt and his wife Shwetambari have been granted regular bail by the Supreme Court in a fraud case involving misappropriation of fundsSource 3. They were arrested on December 7 by Udaipur Police but received interim bail earlier in the weekSource 3.

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Lee Cronin's 'The Mummy' Horror Film Described as Terrifying

Lee Cronin's supernatural horror film 'The Mummy' is generating buzz with descriptions of it being 'absolutely terrifying'Source 1. The film emphasizes the concept that 'some things are meant to stay buried'Source 1.

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Jason Segel and Samara Weaving Star in Comedy Thriller 'Over Your Dead Body'

'Over Your Dead Body' is a comedy thriller starring Jason Segel and Samara Weaving that explores breakup themes with the tagline 'Breakups are all in the execution'Source 1.

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Filmmaker Neeraj Pandey Drops Title of 'Ghooskhor Pandat' Film

Filmmaker Neeraj Pandey informed the Supreme Court that the film's title has been dropped, characterizing it as a fictitious police drama with no religious or communal affiliationSource 3.

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Katrina Kaif Receives Heartfelt Gift from Alia Bhatt

Katrina Kaif shared a glimpse of a heartfelt gift she recently received from Alia Bhatt for her baby boy on social mediaSource 3.

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Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna's Wedding Invitation Hamper Revealed

A video of Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna's wedding invitation hamper has gone viral on social media, featuring a selection of items reflecting their individual interestsSource 3.