Why did Netflix pull out of the deal to buy Warner Bros. to take over? | TechCrunch

Netflix stunned the entertainment world this week when it declined its bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, paving the way for Paramount Skydance to take ownership of the Hollywood studio. At the time, Netflix co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters said they were financially disciplined. Now reporting in Bloomberg offers more details about why Netflix executives […]

Netflix shares fall 4% as co-CEOs defend $83 billion Warner Bros deal

Netflix’s co-CEOs found themselves in an unusual position after the company’s latest earnings report: in the background.The streaming pioneer’s decision to pour nearly $83 billion into Warner Bros’ assets marks a significant departure from the company’s long-standing mantra: build, don’t buy. Investors still aren’t buying it.Shares were already under pressure before Netflix made a bid […]

Netflix or Paramount? For Hollywood, the titanic battle for Warner Bros turns into a horror film

STORY – Decline in the number of films produced, uncertain theatrical releases… As the two giants battle to take over the legendary studio, the American film industry is concerned about the damaging consequences of this takeover, whoever the big winner is. Left witnesses, the tired palm trees of Sunset Boulevard watch Hollywood tremble. Since the […]

Charles Barkley slams ‘greedy’ NFL commissioner Roger Goodell for playing Christmas games against the NBA

Charles Barkley is furious that the NFL is trying to steal Christmas from the NBA. Christmas Day is traditionally an important focal point for the NBA, starting at noon every December 25; this year the Knicks tipped off at the Garden against the Cavaliers. The NFL traditionally only played on Christmas if it complied with […]

Dave Chappelle talks to Charlie Kirk and Saudi Arabia in a new stand-up special

Through Candid Edwards December 22, 2025 Chappelle is known for his provocative and sometimes inflammatory commentary on politics, culture and high-profile public figures. He remains true to that. Comedian and agent provocateur Dave Chappelle has released a surprise stand-up special titled ‘Dave Chappelle: The Unstoppable…’ on Netflix. Chappelle is known for his provocative and sometimes […]

Oracle’s Larry Ellison is offering a $40.4 billion guarantee to boost Paramount’s bid for Warner Bros

Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison has stepped in to personally guarantee $40.4 billion in Paramount Skydance’s latest attempt to stop Warner Bros Discovery from selling its prized Hollywood assets to streaming giant Netflix.The guarantee, disclosed in a filing Monday, is aimed at addressing Warner Bros board doubts about Paramount’s financing and the lack of full support […]