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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...
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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
Business
Report: Discovery to take full control of TNT Sports
BT is expected to announce it has sold its half of the joint venture as early as this week
Business
MediaForEurope ‘makes bid for Poland’s TVN’
According to reports, MFE has submitted a non-binding bid to acquire news channels TVN24 and TVN24BiS
Media Delivery
Eurosport UK off, TNT Sports on: Channel disappears from UK screens after 35 years
From 28th February, TNT Sports will be the home of the broadcaster's coverage of cycling, tennis, snooker and the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina...
Business
Warner Bros Discovery splits TV channels and streaming into separate divisions
The new corporate structure will "increase optionality to pursue further value creation opportunities for both divisions in an evolving media landscape", said the company
Business
Polish government protects broadcasters from ‘hostile’ purchases
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said the move would safeguard Polsat and TVN from Russia's attempts to influence Europe's democracy
Media Delivery
WBD’s Perrette: Amazon could distribute Max in key Euro markets
Sky's HBO distribution agreement is due to expire in around a year
Media Delivery
SES contract renewals extend European satellite provision
With a combined value of EU200 million, the renewed contracts aim to ensure continued satellite service provision in eight countries across the continent
Business
S&P downgrades WBD outlook to negative
The studio's first half operating performance has missed expectations
Business
Warner Bros Discovery ‘decides against split’
The report suggests WBD may look to sell off smaller assets, such as Polish broadcaster TVN
Media Consumption
Warner Bros Discovery’s Olympics coverage hits one billion streaming minutes after two days
Eurosport's average linear audiences have also increased compared to Tokyo 2020, up 98 per cent so far
Media Delivery
‘Localisation is our superpower’: How WBD Sports is delivering the Olympics to Europe
TVBEurope catches up with WBD Sport's Scott Young to hear how the broadcaster is using its streaming services to bring the Olympics to more...
Media Consumption
WBD surges to UK’s third-most popular SVoD in latest Kantar EoD study
Sport content has been a key driver for 1 in 4 new subscribers, helping Warner Bros Discovery (TNT/EuroSport/discovery+) increase market share, said Kantar
Media Delivery
Medal alerts, multi-audio feeds, 3,800 hours of live coverage: WBD reveals streaming plans for Paris 2024
The broadcaster will deliver 3,800 hours of live content, covering every event – peaking at 54 simultaneous live streams - across Max and discovery+
Business
Warner Bros Discovery ‘mulling possible split’
The company has not begun any specific transaction and has yet to bring in bankers that would initiate any such deal
Media Consumption
Warner Bros Discovery to stream Paris 2024 Opening and Closing ceremonies in HDR
The broadcaster has revealed a number of innovations aiming to enable flexibility for viewers watching the Olympics on Max and discovery+
Media Delivery
WBD’s Max launches in Europe
WBD is aiming to increase the number of European countries in which its service is available to 25 by July
Media Consumption
Bugs meet Mickey: Disney, Warner partner to offer ‘best value in entertainment’ to US subscribers
There has been no announcement as to whether the new bundle will be offered to subscribers outside of the United States
Media Delivery
Debut Bellator Champions Series uses satellite, fibre and IP for transmission workflow
The live event delivery division of Nextologies, 10TX provides pre-production, transmission and worldwide distribution services for the global MMA organisation
Media Delivery
WBD to resume Max rollout across Europe
The move comes ahead of this year's Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games, with WBD aiming to make every live moment of the event available...
Media Consumption
Amazon, Disney, Netflix, WBD sign up to Thinkbox
“This is a hugely positive way to start 2024. Commercial TV is growing and stronger together," said Thinkbox CEO Lindsey Clay