Paramount sues Warner Bros Discovery over Netflix deal
Paramount sued in Delaware seeking details of Warner Bros’ Netflix deal, arguing its $108bn all-cash bid tops Netflix’s $82.7bn offer.
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Paramount sued in Delaware seeking details of Warner Bros’ Netflix deal, arguing its $108bn all-cash bid tops Netflix’s $82.7bn offer.
Revenue rose 97% year on year to $48.4m for the six-month period ended 30 June 2025, driven by the OSN+ integration and growing subscription income.
Netflix arranged a $5bn revolving credit facility along with two $10bn delayed-draw term loans to replace a portion of the bridge financing for its Warner Bros. Discovery deal.
All3MI’s deal will tap into Merzigo global digital distribution expertise, which currently spans over 5,000 channels in more than 30 languages on platforms.
The Warner Bros. Discovery Board reinforced that Netflix's merger agreement is superior and that the acquisition is in the best interest of stockholders.
OSN and OSN+ will continue as the exclusive home for HBO and Warner Bros. Discovery content in MENA under long-term agreements that remain unchanged.
This is not merely a “who buys whom” transaction - it is a potential redefinition of who gets to decide what stories are told, how they are distributed and which ...
Paramount’s bid is backed by $24bn from the sovereign wealth funds of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Abu Dhabi, along with Jared Kushner’s Affinity Partners.
The former CNN chief told Abu Dhabi Summit attendees that in an AI-driven world, niche journalism is the only sustainable path forward.
The acquisition is set to form a major entertainment giant, though it still requires approval from competition regulators.
The awards will be hosted at the Habtoor Grand, Dubai Marina, on November 11.
The Edge is also unveiling a refreshed brand identity that reflects its three areas of focus: Film, Education and Immersive Experiences.
With this diverse slate, WBITVP aims to deliver formats that push creative boundaries while offering global broadcasters and platforms a range of fresh storytelling opportunities across genres.
Four of the top 10 most used services are Turkish, including Exxen (13%), BluTV (12%), Tivibu GO (5%) and D-Smart GO (3%).
The Pop-Up Channel will celebrate the 85th anniversary of the beloved cartoon duo 'Tom & Jerry' and marks the first of many projects under this partnership.
OSN and TTD will offer businesses the opportunity to advertise their products and services to a growing base of premium content consumers across the region.
The Conference offers a mix of insight, provocation and practical strategy from an array of thought leaders, top industry figures and trailblazers from throughout the world.
During Kawkabani’s tenure, OSN implemented a range of strategic initiatives that significantly transformed the company’s direction.
Under this content deal, ejunior will bring global kids’ content to the UAE viewers.
Warner Bros. Discovery cited Skandha’s reputation in Asia for delivering major channels across streaming, OTT, and broadcast.
Viewers can enjoy a regularly updated selection of family-friendly shows such as 'Tom & Jerry', 'Gumball', 'Ben 10', 'Teen Titans Go' and 'Scooby-Doo'.
Driven by Sir David Attenborough’s narration, 'Parenthood' captures the high-stakes challenges of animal parenting—from spiders to giraffes, otters to crabs, dolphins to hippos, chimpanzees to lions.
Breakthroughs in AI, virtual production, immersive media and sustainability will shape IBC2025, with Future Tech as the focal point.
Partnership with space-branded real estate expert delivers next-level offshoring agility for broadcasters, OTT platforms, and media tech firms by managing the entire content lifecycle.
Discovery’s 40th anniversary content is available to watch on OSN, beIN and Etisalat, and can also be streamed on discovery+ via STC TV and OSN+.
HBO Max’s global rollout builds on its earlier 2025 launches in Australia and Türkiye.
One division will concentrate on streaming services, while the other will focus on cable network operations.
The event delivered 100+ free-to-attend sessions across eight theatres, showcasing the insight and passion of more than 350 expert speakers and guest keynotes.
Industry leaders from ABC, Fremantle, ITV, NBCUniversal, Sling TV, YouTube and Warner Bros. Discovery confirmed as speakers at IBC Conference.
Existing subscribers in Turkey can sign in to the new platform.
This follows the extension of OSN’s exclusive commercial partnership with HBO in January 2024.
Levy is currently an Advisory Director at General Atlantic and previously served as General Atlantic’s Co-President and Chairman of Global Technology.
The strategic partnership will include investing in high-quality locally crafted content.
Turkey will represent the 77th territory launch for Max, which has been rolling out internationally.
Nahla Elmallawany’s Qeesh Productions has been whipping up a storm in the world of culinary programming. Its innovative productions, featuring whimsical escape rooms, musicals and celebrity chef competitions, have spiced ...
The partnership will be enhancing the airline’s in-flight entertainment with "Asharq" network productions.
Hosted by food blogger Firas Kazma, the series emphasises environmental sustainability and the preservation of natural resources while celebrating the region's identity.
Another subscription-based model will be set around lifestyle content, such as food and fitness.
This remastered release offers fans an opportunity to experience the critically acclaimed thriller in detail, as it was meant to be seen on the big screen.
The films are made in conjunction with the 12 nuclear sciences and applications laboratories of the IAEA, a feature in the United Nations.
The premiere date will be announced closer to the date.
Warner Bros. Discovery expects the new corporate structure to enhance clarity and focus, with each division positioned to deliver on its specific strategic and operational objectives.
The switchover is expected to take place in spring 2025.
In each episode, Chef Manal will reveal her secrets to regional favorites skillfully reimagined with her modern expertise.
Max delivered 7.2 million net subscriber adds, the strongest quarterly gain since the platform’s launch.
SES' renewed multi-year contracts with Austrias largest media provider and public broadcaster ORF, and Telekom Srbija.
In her expanded role, she will oversee the streaming and linear TV businesses in the region.
Under the agreement, SES will provide playout services and satellite capacity to deliver WBDs SD and HD channels across Germany and Austria.
In addition to the expanded traditional offerings, Warner Bros. Discovery is set to introduce two highly anticipated FAST channels, CNN Fast and a kids FAST channel, to Evision’s Starz On ...
The combined content spend of Disney, Comcast, Google, Warner Bros. Discovery, Netflix and Paramount will reach $126 billion this year.
Popular content from HBO, Discovery, the DC Universe, Harry Potter, and Cartoon Network will be available in Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan and Hong Kong.
The event will bring together key players from over 60 international companies for a series of talks, summits, networking events and demonstrations.
WBD will stream the shows in Iberia, Italy, Poland, Turkey, Benelux and the Nordics, while CBS Reality will air them in the Middle East, Africa and Romania.
Anghami's video streaming growth strategy focuses on key initiatives such as partnerships, content expansion and AI-driven personalisation.
Driven by financial performance, new long-term strategic partnerships and cutting-edge technology innovation, Grass Valley continues to uphold its legacy and global market leadership.
The culinary competition will air weekly on Fatafeat, Jawwy TV and OSNtv.
WBD AIM will enhance WBD's audience targeting by leveraging its extensive first-party data across the entire WBD portfolio, covering everything from user registration to purchase behaviour.
Navigating children’s entertainment today means embracing rapid evolution driven by technology and viewer expectations.
The show will air on beIN channel 251, Jawwy channel 54 and OSNtv channel 25.
The channel is upping its game in the region with the launch of a raft of content solutions for brands interested to partner.
