Netflix's $73B bid for WBD is under intense antitrust scrutiny, complicated by board member Susan Rice's anti-Trump comments, which provoked White House anger and forced Netflix to launch a "Trumpian appeal offensive" amid competing offers.
Paramount Skydance bids for WBD amidst Comcast's interest. Regulatory hurdles and Trump's potential opposition complicate the $60-70 billion media merger landscape. Financial challenges loom.
David Zaslav rejects David Ellison's WBD bid multiple times, seeking $70B+ valuation. Ellison considers aggressive tactics. Potential buyers like Netflix, Amazon and Apple are circling for WBD's streaming and studio assets.
Ellison eyes WBD, potentially expanding his media empire post-split. Zaslav seeks a healthy premium amidst other suitors like Comcast, Netflix, Amazon, and Apple. The deal's financial implications are significant.
WBD (Warner Bros. Discovery) faces potential acquisition bids from Ellison's Skydance and Comcast. Streaming services like HBO Max and Peacock are key assets. The deal could exceed $60 billion.
