Live Production
WBD ready for the Grand Départ with new streaming features for the Tour de France
HBO Max will introduce new streaming features aiming to enhance audience experiences for both the men's and women's races
Warner Bros Discovery
Business
UK’s Secretary of State ‘minded to intervene’ in Paramount/WBD deal
The DCMS has written to all parties, citing public interest concerns over plurality in media
Adtech
Warner Bros Discovery builds agentic AI-powered adtech stack on AWS
The broadcaster is deploying an agentic AI-driven approach to how premium inventory across linear and digital channels is planned, activated, optimised, and monetised
Business
European Commission investigates foreign investments in WBD-Paramount deal
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), Abu Dhabi-based L'imad Holding Company, and Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) are providing $24 billion to help finance the...
Business
UK’s Competition and Markets Authority confirms investigation into WBD/Paramount deal
The CMA is considering whether the deal would result in "a substantial lessening of competition within any market or markets in the United Kingdom...
Business
Could the Paramount/Warner Bros Discovery deal be finalised early?
According to reports, Paramount is looking at a target date in July to finalise the $111 billion deal
Business
Bectu calls on UK government to intervene in Paramount’s acquisition of WBD
In a letter to media minister Ian Murray, Bectu warned of the impact the deal could have on the UK's creative workforce, particularly freelancers
Business
UK regulators open inquiry into Paramount/WBD transaction
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has received the necessary information from the relevant parties to launch the pre-notification stage of its inquiry
Business
No deal. Netflix drops out of race to acquire Warner Bros Discovery
Following WBD's announcement it viewed Paramount's latest bid as a "superior deal", Netflix's co-CEOs said they saw the company as a "‘nice to have’...
Media Consumption
Warner Bros Discovery reports best-ever streaming Winter Olympics
According to the company, innovations such as Olympics Multiview proved especially popular with viewers, with approximately a third (32 per cent) of its streaming...
Business
Is WBD planning to return to the negotiating table with Paramount?
According to reports, WBD is considering reopening talks with Paramount following its most recent amended offer
Business
Activist investor increases WBD holding, preparing to ‘oppose Netflix deal’
According to reports, Ancora Holdings is preparing for a possible filing that would argue the company's board hasn't given proper consideration to Paramount's competing...
Media Consumption
HBO Max’s UK launch date confirmed, will become new streaming home of TNT Sports
The launch marks a major milestone as HBO Max completes its European rollout
Live Production
WBD’s Winter Olympics: 47 markets, 21 languages, and a purpose-built technology platform
Warner Bros Discovery Sports Europe is leveraging a new, purpose-built technology platform, iBuild, and unique on-site studios, including an 'igloo-style' snow dome, to bring...
Business
Ellison: I firmly believe uniting Paramount and WBD will build a true champion for the creative community
Paramount chairman and CEO David Ellison has written a letter to the UK's creative community setting out a number of key commitments should the...
Business
UK politicians and former BBC boss call on CMA to review Netflix’s Warner Bros Discovery bid
The group have reportedly written to CMA chief executive Sarah Cardell, warning that the proposed deal will "cement an already dominant player" in the...
Business
Netflix, Paramount meet with European regulators to soothe antitrust worries
The two companies are believed to have met separately with European officials to discuss their plans should they win the battle for control of...
Media Delivery
Innovative entertainment
Jenny Priestley sits down with Warner Bros Discovery CTO Avi Saxena to discuss technological advancements driving the company's global streaming platforms
Business
Warner Bros Discovery board says it will ‘carefully review’ Paramount bid, offer recommendation before Christmas
WBD's board is expected to advise shareholders of its recommendation regarding Paramount's offer by 19th December
Business
Analysts: Netflix’s move to generate new areas of revenue ‘has been talked about for years’
Should the deal pass regulatory approval, Netflix will have access to revenue streams from theatrical and digital transactional sectors as well as merchandise, gaming...
Live Production
Ready for anything
As the Olympic Flame arrives in Italy, Jenny Priestley talks to Warner Bros Discovery’s Matteo Pacor about changes in winter sports production, which give...
Business
‘Netflix and deal’: Streamer agrees deal to acquire WBD’s film, TV studios, HBO Max and HBO
The deal has been agreed at $27.75 per WBD share, with a total enterprise value of approximately $82.7 billion (equity value of $72.0 billion)....
Business
Netflix working on bridge loan that totals “tens of billions of dollars” following latest WBD bid
According to reports, the streamer submitted a "mostly cash" bid for WBD's film studios and HBO Max streaming service
Business
TVBEurope December 2025 issue now available
The latest issue asks, how modern is modern broadcast audio? Plus, we sit down with Warner Bros Discovery CTO Avi Saxena, explore the potential...
Business
Warner Bros Discovery asks bidders to up the ante, sets new deadline
The second round of bids could lead to WBD entering a period of exclusive negotiations with one of the companies
Business
Paramount, Comcast and Netflix ‘submit WBD bids’
It's thought Paramount is the only company interested in acquiring WBD as a whole
Business
Report: WBD wants Paramount ‘to up its offer’
Speculation is mounting ahead of the 20th November deal deadline
Live Production
Inside edge: TVBEurope’s winter sports ebook now available
Free ebook hears from broadcasters and production companies who will be bringing the twists and turns of the winter sports season to audiences across...
Business
Whose Christmas wish will come true? WBD to decide its future next month
According to reports, the company plans to publicly reveal plans for its future by the middle or end of December
Business
Reuters: Netflix exploring bid for WBD
Citing sources close to the business, the news service said Netflix has hired the investment bank that advised Skydance Media over its Paramount Global...
Live Production
WBD reveals Cortina d’Ampezzo studios as countdown to Olympic Winter Games gets underway
100 days before the Opening Ceremony, WBD has unveiled its purpose-built studios and details of the coverage to come
Business
Warner Bros Discovery fires the starting gun on potential sale
"After receiving interest from multiple parties, we have initiated a comprehensive review of strategic alternatives to identify the best path forward to unlock the...
Live Production
EBU awarded exclusive European media rights for Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games
At least 25 EBU members will provide coverage across all platforms, with Warner Bros. Discovery broadcasting daily event highlights on its linear sports channels
Business
Warner Bros Discovery rebuffs Paramount’s initial approach as ‘too low’
Meanwhile, it's been suggested Paramount may face competition from Comcast, the parent company of NBCUniversal and Sky
Business
Paramount owner ‘looking for partners to join $60 billion Warner Bros Discovery bid’
According to reports, Paramount Skydance owner David Ellison is in talks with private equity firms about joining his move to acquire the Hollywood heavyweight
Business
Paramount Skydance/Warner Bros Discovery deal could ‘redefine the streaming landscape’
"As the streaming market matures, it’s looking a whole lot like the OG television industry," said Forrester analyst Mike Proulx
IBC
IBC2025: Meet the speaker – Avi Saxena
Warner Bros Discovery's chief technology officer will be discussing how the company is harnessing AI to unlock innovation across the streaming and entertainment ecosystem
Business
Warner Bros Discovery goes back to the future with new company names
From mid-2026, streaming and studios will be named Warner Bros; and the company's global TV networks will be Discovery Global
Media Delivery
Skandha delivers Warner Bros Discovery channels across Indian market
The agreement builds on Skandha’s track record in delivering reliable managed services across the full content life cycle for existing high-profile broadcast, streaming...
Media Consumption
WBD debuts quad screen coverage at Tour de France
Warner Bros Discovery will unveil the technology as part of a wider package in its coverage of the forthcoming Tour de France
Business
Warner Bros Discovery confirms it will split in two
The separation is expected to be completed by mid-2026, subject to closing and other conditions
Live Production
TNT Sports, Eurosport play doubles at Roland-Garros 2025
WBD Sports will use the combined skillset from its UK, European and US production teams to bring coverage of the French Open to viewers