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With Netflix and Warner Bros Discovery announcing plans for the former to acquire the latter's studios and streaming service, considerable attention has been paid to what this could mean for DC Studios and its co-CEOs, James Gunn and Peter Safran Less than 48 hours after the news first broke, it seems everyone and their mother[...]

Yesterday, it became official; one of the oldest movie studios, Warner Bros., has officially been acquired by the first streaming service, Netflix In many ways, people were not surprised Warner Bros has changed hands so many times in the last decade that if each leadership change didn't come with layoffs, it would be funny There[...]

Who will get Doctor Who? The sky is falling! The news this week that Netflix is going to acquire Warner Brothers Discovery raises a new question: could Netflix or HBO Max get dibs on the series? BBC/Disney This question arises in light of rumours that HBO Max will retain streaming rights to Doctor Who when the streamer[...]

Netflix Buys DC Comics was the most-read story on Bleeding Cool yesterday Lying In The Gutters is the daily runaround for the most-read stories the day before, as well as over the past seven years Founded over sixteen years ago and steeped in a history of comic book industry gossip for a further eighteen years[...]

Yesterday, it was becoming more and more apparent that Netflix was looking to be the one to come out on top when it comes to acquiring Warner Bros Pictures This morning, it became official: one of the oldest studios in the industry is now under the arm of the first streaming service It's one of[...]

Following rumblings on Thursday night, Netflix and Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) made it official on Friday morning The streaming service is officially buying WBD's film and television studios, HBO Max, and HBO, for a total enterprise value of $82.7 billion Netflix will pay $27.75 per share for the deal ($23.25 in cash and $4.50 in[...]

Well, it looks like we now know why David Ellison's Paramount Skydance wasn't in the best mood today regarding the current bidding process in play between it, Netflix, and Comcast NBCUniversal to (possibly) purchase Warner Bros Discovery – either completely (Paramount Skydance) or the streaming and studios businesses (Netflix and Comcast NBCUniversal) Bloomberg first reported,[...]

Just to be clear? There's never going to be a way of knowing what's really going on behind the scenes with Netflix, Paramount Skydance, and Comcast NBCUniversal when it comes to their submitted bids for Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) until a final deal – if there is one – is announced That's the only way[...]

Discovery (WBD) considers a second round of bids from Paramount Skydance, Netflix, and Comcast-NBCUniversal, it appears that Paramount's David Ellison doesn't feel his company is getting a fair deal in the WBD sales process Earlier today, the news hit that lawyers for Paramount Skydance sent a letter to WBD CEO David Zaslav, expressing their "grave concerns"[...]

Mark Millar posts, "Next up from Millarworld at Netflix is our big SCI-FI CROSSOVER series You'll hear more about this after Christmas (including THE ABSOLUTE LEGEND we have on art) But here's a nice little teaser in the meantime…" Mark Millar's sci-fi Netflix Millarworld crossover for 2026 Well, that's Space Bandits, isn't it? Thena Khole and Cody[...]

Last year, Netflix did its part to let football fans know that the NFL doesn't have to be just about Thanksgiving – and the streaming service is back next month with NFL Christmas Gameday Kicking things off at 1 pm ET from Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, we've got the Dallas Cowboys taking on the[...]

In the very near future, Enola Holmes will be heading back to Netflix for more mystery, and it sounds like things are changing in a big-ish way for its lead detective In a new interview with Collider, franchise star Millie Bobby Brown said that, based on what she's seen from Enola Holmes 3, she's genuinely[...]

The latest "The Lincoln Lawyer" novel, The Proving Ground, is now out, and bestselling author Michael Connelly has written it in a way that brings it closer to the Netflix TV series Here Mickey Haller has decided to dial down his "Lincoln Lawyer" reputation and help people in civil cases rather than criminal, though he[...]

Netflix's A House of Dynamite just dropped earlier this month, and naturally, it's already sparking debate At its core, filmmaker Kathryn Bigelow's near-real-time thriller tracks the time between the detection of an unidentified nuclear missile and a possible strike on Chicago, cycling between military watch floors, the White House, and a president under crushing pressure[...]

You don't get there simply by buying another company that is also still developing those same capabilities, Netflix co-CEO Greg Peters shared during the streaming service's most recent earnings call, when asked about reports that Netflix was eyeing making a bid for at least part of Warner Bros Discovery "We've been very clear in the[...]

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WBD's Board of Directors announced it had "initiated a review of strategic alternatives to maximize shareholder value, in light of unsolicited interest the Company has received from multiple parties for both the entire company and Warner Bros." That "multiple parties" part is particularly interesting since reports are that  David Ellison's Skydance was readying a $20/share[...]

Courtesy of Netflix © 2025 © 2025 Netflix, Inc. The Knives Out Franchise (So Far) The first film set the tone Benoit Blanc is hired to probe the death of wealthy mystery author Harlan Thrombey, and a quirky, sharp-tongued family quickly turns the investigation into a cinematic chess match It initially premiered at TIFF in September 2019[...]

Netflix's Extraction franchise is a punchy, globe-hopping action series centered around Australian mercenary Tyler Rake, created by director Sam Hargrave and producers Joe Russo and Anthony Russo, based on the graphic novel Ciudad The first film was released in 2020 and quickly became one of Netflix's most-watched originals, setting the template with detail-heavy, long-take fights[...]

Because what would revealing the names of famous people who might be pedophiles do to save children, right? Instead, they decided to set their sights on Netflix and animated series, which they claim are trying to brainwash kids with an LGBTQ agenda Of course, the obvious (and correct) response would be to tell them to[...]

Netflix is back to courting the romance genre, and they are bringing in the big guns And by the big guns, we mean two people who were cast in two massive CW shows, both of which have fandoms that are still pretty active to this day (though one more than the other) The Bodyguard by[...]

If today's reporting from Puck News is accurate, Netflix could be the reason why It seems the streaming service might be looking to offer a bid for the multimedia company, with Zaslav and Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos both attending the Crawford–Álvarez fight in Las Vegas, adding fuel to the rumors. The two bids reportedly differ in what[...]

Netflix's star-studded take on Richard Osman's bestseller The Thursday Murder Club has finally arrived, and so far, fans are mostly enjoying the cozy nature of this quirky whodunnit. Directed by Chris Columbus, the film's story follows four retirees at the upscale Coopers Chase who typically spend their Thursdays cracking cold cases, until a real murder lands[...]

Inspired by Jenna Ortega's iconic portrayal in the hit Netflix series Wednesday, the figure captures every bit of the mischievous member of the Addams family Everything you love about Wednesday is featured here, with her signature braided pigtails, her deadly stare, rolling eyeballs, and a stunningly sculpted head with remarkable likeness She's dressed to kill[...]

After teasing last week that they were leaving Netflix, they have inked a new 4-year development deal with Paramount This deal will include feature films, television, and streaming projects The sticking point for the team seemed to be a theatrical component, which, as we all know, Netflix doesn't tend to do, and that may be what[...]

Since its early summer debut, KPop Demon Hunters has remained a consistent favorite on Netflix, proving it's more than just a fleeting hit and potentially the beginning of something much bigger. Following its explosive debut on the streaming platform, director (and on the heels of Netflix expressing interest in expansion) Maggie Kang has also suggested that[...]

With over 10 million copies in print and a hit Netflix series, The Last Kids on Earth has become a favorite for young readers, families, and educators alike The new action-packed addition marks a major milestone for the bestselling monster and friendship-filled adventure series that has captivated millions of readers around the world. Cover art: Viking Books[...]

The film's absurd comedy, quotable one-liners, and memorable supporting cast, including Christopher McDonald as the smug Shooter McGavin, earned it an enduring spot in comedy canon. So, when Happy Gilmore 2 dropped on Netflix in July 2025 with little warning and a heavy dose of nostalgia, the Internet generally enjoyed everything it had to offer The[...]

The final bonus episode of the Netflix adaptation of The Sandman, which adapts Death: The High Cost of Living, featured a surprise appearance by Superman, or at least references to Superman in the form of his diamond 'S' emblem The live-action TV series does not take place in the DC Universe but is a place[...]

Netflix's original animated feature KPop Demon Hunters has emerged as a standout success, capturing both audience enthusiasm and critical acclaim And the film's innovative approach to storytelling, vibrant animation style, and dynamic musical score have contributed significantly to its rising popularity worldwide, marking a notable achievement for original animation in recent years. Now, speaking to Deadline,[...]