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Discovery mess $2.8 billion richer, leaving David Ellison's Paramount Skydance to deal with the regulatory approval process, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos offered some insights on a number of issues during an interview with Bloomberg We've included some key highlights, but the entire interview is definitely worth your time, with Sarandos covering when/why the decision was[...]

When KPop Demon Hunters first hit Netflix, it did not come with the built-in franchise certainty that usually follows a major pop culture takeover Instead, it dropped as an original animated musical with a high-concept premise, a big visual personality, and a lot of charm, then kept growing from there As more people found it,[...]

Discovery (WBD) CEO David Zaslav was trying to reassure the troops that its potential merger with David Ellison's Paramount Skydance was a good thing (more on that below), Netflix is actually doing quite well for itself Along with getting a whole lot of love from Wall Street, the streaming service is now $2.8 billion richer,[...]

Less than 24 hours after Netflix decided to walk away from revising its offer for Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) $2.8 billion richer and with Wall Street liking the decision, it's now up to David Ellison to do what no other company has been able to do while dealing with the ton of debt that would[...]

Discovery (WBD) board announced that David Ellison's Paramount Skydance now has the "Company Superior Proposal" to Netflix's standing agreement with WBD, the streamer wasted little of the four business days it had to offer a revised bid to announce that Netflix "has declined to raise its offer." Here's a look at the statement: Netflix, Inc[...]

Discovery's (WBD) board announced that the revised offer from David Ellison's Paramount Skydance is now considered a "Company Superior Proposal." Ellison had this to say in a statement: "We are pleased WBD's board has unanimously affirmed the superior value of our offer, which delivers to WBD shareholders superior value, certainty, and speed to closing." Here's a brief[...]

Here's a look at some of the highlights: Paramount increased its bid to $31 per share in cash (with a daily ticking fee of $0.25 per quarter beginning after September 30th, 2026). $7 billion regulatory termination fee payable by Paramount if a Paramount/WBD deal is blocked due to government regulation. Paramount would cover the $2.8 billion termination fee[...]

Discovery (WBD) announced that Netflix had approved a seven-day window for talks between WBD and David Ellison's Paramount Skydance after Paramount Skydance adjusted its hostile bid offer to shareholders The goal was to give Paramount Skydance an opportunity to offer its best bid, with talks set to expire this past Monday Additionally, the WBD board[...]

They say timing is everything – and in the case of the ongoing drama between David Ellison's Paramount Skydance, Netflix, and Warner Bros Discovery, it's even more so – especially when the Trump Administration gets involved Following reporting from Bloomberg late on Saturday, it was confirmed earlier today that U.S Attorney General Pam Bondi's Department[...]

It looks like right-wing talking head Laura Loomer will be dictating President Donald Trump's policy towards the Netflix-Warner Bros Discovery deal moving forward in a way that doesn't help the perception that David Ellison's Paramount Skydance is a little too chummy with the Trump Administration Only days after claiming he would be staying out over the war between[...]

As the clock continues to tick down on whatever the final resolution will be for this phase of the Warner Bros Discovery-Netflix-Paramount Skydance showdown, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos is pushing back on claims filmmaker James Cameron made in a letter sent by Cameron on February 10th to Sen Mike Lee (R-UT), Chairman of the U.S[...]

Discovery's (WBD) reopened talks with David Ellison's Paramount Skydance, Ellison is being asked to answer some questions about his efforts to scuttle Netflix's standing agreement with WBD, and any potential influence the Trump Administration may have had or currently has in the dealings In the letter sent by Sen Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Democratic Leader Chuck[...]

The ongoing drama between Paramount Skydance and Netflix over who will be getting their hands on Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) took a big turn on Tuesday After reports hit over the weekend that the WBD board was considering reopening talks with Paramount Skydance after the latter adjusted its hostile bid offer to shareholders, the WBD[...]

In addition, Paramount agreed to pay a $2.8 billion termination fee to Netflix and to work with WBD on its debt financing costs and obligations It seems that may have been enough to convince the WBD board to reopen talks with Paramount, with Bloomberg reporting from sources that the board is deciding between bringing Paramount[...]

Discovery (WBD) shareholders in Ellison's bid to scuttle the Netflix/WBD deal Paramount's revised offer now includes a $0.25-per-share "ticking fee" paid to WBD shareholders for each quarter a deal between Paramount and WBD hasn't closed after December 31, 2026 (meaning Paramount would pay WBD shareholders approximately $650 million in cash value for every quarter the[...]

It's been a wild couple of weeks regarding the deal between Netflix and Warner Bros Discovery, and the efforts by David Ellison's Paramount Skydance to scuttle the agreement by pleading to shareholders, international theater owners, and pretty much anyone else who will listen Last week, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos and others testified before the Senate Judiciary[...]

Horror, with as big a presence as it has had at the Super Bowl over the last few years, will never fail to amaze me. Technically, this teaser for Supergirl debuted during the Puppy Bowl earlier in the day, but we will count it because, well, we love Krypto. We still do not have a firm grasp[...]

The Dinosaurs is a new Netflix documentary series debuting on March 6, and today, a trailer for the four-part series was released Made in collaboration with Steven Spielberg, Amblin Entertainment, and the creators of the special Our Planet, and narrated by Morgan Freeman, this will present the complete history of donos, from their first steps[...]

Get ready to protect the Honmoon by bringing home some brand new collectibles for the world wide phenomenon: Kpop Demon Hunters 

This new collectible line is coming this Fall 2026 and is part of Mattel's global toy rollout tied to the Netflix hit, KPop Demon Hunters This series is designed as a mystery-box assortment of figures, similar to blind‑box collectibles, with each pack containing a surprise character from the Demon Hunters universe These For the Fans[...]

The KPop Demon Hunters x NERF weapons are set to hit major retailers mid-July.  #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 100%; } #gallery-1 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-1 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } /* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */ Credit: Hasbro NERF KPop Demon Hunters – Zoey's Spirit Blades "Kids can imagine themselves as part of HUNTR/X with the NERF KPop Demon Hunters[...]

Epic adventures ahead with each character's interchangeable hands and faces, 18+ points of articulation, and movie-inspired weapons and accessories." #gallery-2 { margin: auto; } #gallery-2 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 25%; } #gallery-2 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-2 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } /* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */ Credit: Mattel Credit: Mattel Credit: Mattel Credit: Mattel Credit: Mattel Credit: Mattel Credit: Mattel Credit: Mattel #gallery-3 { margin: auto; } #gallery-3 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width:[...]

Credit: Mattel "KPop Demon Hunters comes to life with performance-ready fashion dolls featuring fan-favorite characters from Netflix's most popular film! HUNTR/X's Rumi, Mira, and Zoey dolls are each dressed to hunt demons and top music charts They're gonna show you how it's done, done, done in their opening performance attire, with stage makeup and shimmering accessories[...]

Credit: Mattel KPop Demon Hunters Rumi, Zoey, Mira Singing Dolls –$32.39 "Rumi, Mira, and Zoey dolls are shining like they're supposed to be as they sing "Golden" in their iconic performance looks from Netflix's most popular film, KPop Demon Hunters The shimmering, true-to-movie ensemble is brought to life with sculpted details and outfits." Credit: Mattel HUNTR/X Battle Rumi Deluxe[...]

Get ready to protect the Honmoon by bringing home some brand new collectibles for the world wide phenomenon: Kpop Demon Hunters 

The Hello Friend KPop Mystery Clips are set to arrive in Fall 2026, and fans can sign up for the upcoming news of these drops through Mattel Creations.  Credit: Mattel KPop Demon Hunters Hello Friend Mini Reveal "Clip and carry the world of KPop Demon Hunters with personality packed mini collectible keychains inspired by Netflix's most popular[...]

The new Netflix/Hasbro partnership for KPop Demon Hunters has been officially announced and is set to roll out worldwide in the Summer of 2026 As one can expect, the market is about to be flooded with KPop merchandise Both Hasbro and Mattel will be leading the charge, with Mattel making the dolls, and Hasbro making[...]

This version takes the classic Monopoly experience and rethemes it around the hit Netflix animated film, letting players move around a custom board featuring characters, locations, and story elements from the movie Instead of traditional properties, players compete to win fans, rehearse at iconic venues, and battle demons as they try to become the most[...]

Discovery and Netflix, the U.S Government is set to start weighing in beginning next month Senate Judiciary antitrust subcommittee chairman Sen Mike Lee's (R-UT) spokesperson confirmed that Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos is scheduled to testify before the Senate committee on Tuesday, February 3rd, and answer questions from both sides of the aisle on a range of topics[...]

Earlier this week, Netflix and Warner Bros Discovery announced that the streamer has adjusted its agreement for Warner Bros Discovery's studios and streaming service to an all-cash deal Though the offer is still set at $82.7 billion ($27.75 per share), the $4.50-per-share Netflix stock component was removed, with the amended deal now tied directly to[...]