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Netflix to stream Sony films globally after debut in cinemas

The deal is worth roughly US$7 billion and runs till 2032, according to sources

Paramount has been pursuing Warner Bros for four months and has submitted multiple offers for the iconic Hollywood studio, all of which have been rebuffed by Warner Bros’ board.

Paramount launches Warner Bros proxy fight, files suit

The battle between Netflix and Paramount stands to reshape the entertainment industry regardless of who wins

The Warner Bros studio lot in Burbank. Paramount and Netflix have been vying to win control of the company, and with it, its prized film and television studios and its extensive content library.

Warner Bros rejects revised Paramount bid, sticks with Netflix

The offer hinges on ‘extraordinary amount of debt financing’ that heightens risk of closing, the board tells shareholders

The "Stranger Things" release schedule is the latest example of how streamers can engineer a shared moment.

The Stranger Things finale is the escapism we need

As we head into a new year, the spirit of cooperation feels especially necessary

The decision could keep Warner Bros on track to pursue a rival cash-and-stock deal with Netflix despite Paramount’s attempt to sweeten its offer.

Warner Bros likely to reject Paramount’s latest hostile bid, source says

Paramount says its offer is more market-proof than Netflix’s proposal

Warner Bros had earlier agreed to sell its movie, television and streaming assets to Netflix, but Paramount has now muscled in.
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How this plays out is still somewhat up in the air, especially since regulatory approval of the deal is needed

The board of Warner Bros unanimously recommended that shareholders reject Paramount’s earlier bid in favour of Netflix’s offer.

Paramount’s new offer for Warner Bros is not sufficient, major investor says

The investors now have until Jan 21 to accept or reject the so-called tender offer

Netflix secured a US$5 billion revolving credit facility and two US$10 billion delayed-draw term loans to refinance part of the bridge facility it took out for its Warner Bros bid.

Netflix refinances part of US$59 billion loan for Warner Bros bid

The streaming giant plans to tap capital markets to further reduce its bridge facility and extend its debt maturities

Larry Ellison's personal guarantee aims to address the Warner Bros board’s doubts over Paramount’s deal financing and lack of full family backing.

Larry Ellison offers US$40.4 billion guarantee to beef up Paramount's Warner Bros bid

Oracle co-founder agrees not to revoke the family trust during transaction