Film & TV news: Paramount launch hostile bid for Warner Bros Discovery amidst Netflix's accepted offer
To have avoided hearing the news of the bidding war over cinematic superpower Warner Bros Discovery, you’d simply have to be living under a rock.
The media giants, who own the rights to the likes of Harry Potter and the DC Superheroes, have recently agreed on terms with Netflix to buy out the WBD studio and HBO, but it seems as though Paramount Skydance are looking to get involved as well.
Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews is here to take a deep-dive into the bidding war that could decide the fate of one of your favourite films or TV series.
Netflix news: SAG-AFTRA to assess Netflix-WB merger before taking a position
The American actors union, SAG-AFTRA, is conducting a “complete and thorough analysis” before making a public stance on the proposed Netflix/Warner Bros. merger.
SAG-AFTRA cedes that the merger “raises many serious questions”.
Film New Blitz’s RC Stacey goes union-side to report on the potential monopoly of the century.
Netflix news: WGA believes Warner Bros. merger ‘must be blocked’
The Writers Guild of America (WGA) is one of several bodies in direct opposition to Netflix’s proposed deal to purchase Warner Bros.
An $82 billion deal between Netflix and Warner Bros. is feared to impact jobs, monopolise the market and raise prices for consumers.
The WGA writes about this, and more, reports Film News Blitz’s Dan Lawrence.
Netflix news: DGA chief Christopher Nolan to lead emergency talks with streamer over Warner Bros. deal
The Directors Guild of America (DGA), led by Christopher Nolan, plans to meet with Netflix over concerns with the streaming giant’s planned acquisition of Warner Bros.
Netflix has rocked the film world with this deal, which will cut right through the theatrical and streaming markets.
Film News Blitz’s Dan Lawrence takes a look at what Nolan and company have had to say.
Netflix news: Streaming giant to purchase Warner Bros. and HBO Max
Streaming giant Netflix has rocked the film and television industry with news that it's set to acquire Warner Bros.
A deal worth $82.7 billion will see Netflix gobble up Warner Bros. and HBO amid Discovery Global's separation of properties.
Film News Blitz’s Dan Lawrence covers what the key players in the deal have had to say.
Film news: ‘Superman’ flies alongside ‘Barbie’ with massive impression on HBO Max
Superman already won one battle at the box office, and the James Gunn flick is now making a big impact on the small screen as well.
A relatively short time after arriving in cinemas in July, Superman came to Warner Bros.' streaming service, HBO Max, in mid-September.
Film News Blitz’s Dan Lawrence writes about how the film has been a hit in people’s homes.
Podcast: ‘A Friendly Film Take’ - Why do Paramount and Netflix want to buy Warner Bros?
On the latest episode of Film News Blitz's 'A Friendly Film Take' podcast, Dan Lawrence welcomes the return of friend and fellow cinephile, Rhys Stacey, to discuss what's going on at Warner Bros.
The legendary Hollywood studio has been on a hot streak at the box office, but why are the likes of Paramount and Netflix trying to purchase it?
Dan and Rhys ponder this question and discuss what a sale of Warner Bros. to either party would mean for the film industry.
Film analysis: ‘A Minecraft Movie’ makes box office magic
A Minecraft Movie is making magical moves at the box office despite critical discontent.
Derived from the most popular video game of all time, Minecraft is breaking box office records.
Film News Blitz’s Ellie Jackson puts the film’s success under the microscope.
Film news: Warner Bros. finds Supergirl Milly Alcock’s cosmic parents
The cast is filling out for the second feature film instalment of Warner Bros’ massive DCU superhero swing.
Film News Blitz’s David Bason describes how the worlds of Oppenheimer, 1899, Aquaman and House of the Dragon collide in Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow.
Film news: The Batman sequel is stuck in the bat cave a while longer
Fans of The Dark Knight will have their patience tested longer as Warner Bros has announced a further delay to The Batman sequel.
Film News Blitz’s David Bason explains Warner Bros.’ updated release schedule.
Film news: Krypto saves the day in James Gunn’s Superman trailer
Krypto is a Superman’s best friend in the first trailer for James Gunn’s tentpole DC Studios feature film.
Film News Blitz’s David Bason breaks down the exciting trailer for one of next summer’s most-anticipated films.
Film news: Warner Bros. tease incoming trailer for James Gunn’s Superman
It’s a bird. It’s a plane. It’s Superman!
Film News Blitz’s David Bason reports on the teaser building up to the very first trailer of James Gunn’s Superman.