Paramount Launches Aggressive Counter-Bid to Hijack Netflix's WBD Acquisition
The battle for Hollywood’s crown jewel, Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), escalated dramatically on Monday as Paramount executed a hostile takeover bid for the entire company, a brazen maneuver launched just three days after Netflix secured an $83$ billion agreement to acquire a significant portion of the media conglomerate. Paramount, led by CEO David Ellison, circumvented the WBD board and went directly to shareholders with what the company asserts is a superior, all-cash offer
Dec 8
AFI Names the Top 10 Films of 2025 in Annual list
The American Film Institute (AFI) announced its prestigious list of the Top 10 Films of the Year, historically a key indicator of frontrunners for the upcoming 2026 Academy Awards season. The AFI Awards, which honor films judged to be culturally and artistically significant to the American experience, recognized a balanced mix of massive cinematic spectacles, intimate dramas, and critical darlings. The list, presented in alphabetical order, cements the standing of several maj
Dec 4
