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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 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'
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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 merger. The WBD Board of Directors continues to unanimously recommend the Netflix merger over Paramount's competing hostile bid
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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 billion. 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 23
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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 support. Actress Chitrangda Singh shared an update at a Mumbai event, noting 'He's doing very well'
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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 funds. They were arrested on December 7 by Udaipur Police but received interim bail earlier in the week
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