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<p dir="auto"><strong>sheetsadam1</strong> — <em>4 months ago(December 05, 2025 03:06 PM)</em></p>
<p dir="auto"><a href="https://www.cnn.com/2025/12/05/media/netflix-deal-warner-bros" rel="nofollow ugc">https://www.cnn.com/2025/12/05/media/netflix-deal-warner-bros</a><br />
Netflix has triumphed in the bidding war for Warner Bros. and HBO, announcing a deal that could combine two of the three biggest streamers with one of the largest traditional movie and television studios.<br />
If the deal goes through, it will fundamentally reshape Hollywood at a precarious time for the entertainment business. It would give Netflix control of some of the industry’s most valuable intellectual property, including Batman, Harry Potter and Game of Thrones, and would give a company that historically had very little interest in movie theaters oversight of the studio that put more butts in seats than any other this year.<br />
But first it will be subjected to intense regulatory review in the US and other countries.<br />
Netflix announced the blockbuster deal with Warner Bros. Discovery on Friday morning. It has agreed to buy the legendary TV and movie studio and assets like the HBO Max streaming service for $72 billion, plus debt.<br />
The announcement jolted Hollywood and jumbled expectations about the next steps for Warner Bros. Discovery, which is also the parent company of CNN.<br />
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) said it is moving forward with its plans to split into two publicly traded halves in 2026. Once the split takes effect, Netflix intends to acquire the Warner half. The other half, Discovery Global, will house CNN and other cable channels.<br />
WBD now expects the split to take effect in the summer of 2026.<br />
But this mega-media merger saga is far from over. Paramount and Comcast, the other media giants known to have submitted offers for WBD, may continue to pursue the company.<br />
"Praise be to Allah." - President Donald J. Trump, Easter Sunday 04/05/2026</p>
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<p dir="auto">Does this mean yet another price increase?<br />
My password is password.</p>
]]></description><link>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1388251</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1388251</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[fgadmin]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:21:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Netflix announces deal to buy Warner Bros. and HBO on Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:21:55 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto"><strong>S🤏UL _ VEN🤏M</strong> — <em>4 months ago(December 06, 2025 03:18 AM)</em></p>
<p dir="auto">Not really</p>
]]></description><link>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1388250</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1388250</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[fgadmin]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:21:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Netflix announces deal to buy Warner Bros. and HBO on Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:21:54 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto"><strong>Donna2.0</strong> — <em>4 months ago(December 06, 2025 12:30 AM)</em></p>
<p dir="auto">Shut the hell up! You are anti American.<br />
Put a muzzle on Tits Malone, PI</p>
]]></description><link>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1388249</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1388249</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[fgadmin]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:21:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Netflix announces deal to buy Warner Bros. and HBO on Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:21:52 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto"><strong>S🤏UL _ VEN🤏M</strong> — <em>4 months ago(December 05, 2025 05:29 PM)</em></p>
<p dir="auto">Not really</p>
]]></description><link>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1388248</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1388248</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[fgadmin]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:21:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Netflix announces deal to buy Warner Bros. and HBO on Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:21:51 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto"><strong>元才</strong> — <em>4 months ago(December 05, 2025 04:20 PM)</em></p>
<p dir="auto">How did the date go Donna?</p>
]]></description><link>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1388247</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1388247</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[fgadmin]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:21:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Netflix announces deal to buy Warner Bros. and HBO on Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:21:49 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto"><strong>Donna2.0</strong> — <em>4 months ago(December 05, 2025 04:19 PM)</em></p>
<p dir="auto">I protest! That is a monopoly. Monopolies are unconstitutional.<br />
Put a muzzle on Tits Malone, PI</p>
]]></description><link>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1388246</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1388246</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[fgadmin]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:21:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Netflix announces deal to buy Warner Bros. and HBO on Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:21:48 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto"><strong>merry christmas</strong> — <em>4 months ago(December 05, 2025 04:04 PM)</em></p>
<p dir="auto">People are saying this could easily be blocked over antitrust issues but more importantly Trump wants Paramount to buy Warner.</p>
]]></description><link>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1388245</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1388245</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[fgadmin]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:21:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Netflix announces deal to buy Warner Bros. and HBO on Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:21:46 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto"><strong>IsraHell</strong> — <em>4 months ago(December 06, 2025 02:59 AM)</em></p>
<p dir="auto">Tubi has a lot of cool obscure and nostalgic stuff. Like, they had Home Alone copycat I used to always watch on Showtime in the mid 90's called Remote. Haven't watched it since I was in 2nd or 3rd grade until I saw it on there.<br />
It reminded me that for some reason, from like 94 to 98, we had Showtime without paying extra. Like, it was some mistake at the cable company.<br />
As far as your OP goes, I'm hoping this at least means the other apps will take on Netlfix's interface and lack of errors.</p>
]]></description><link>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1388244</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1388244</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[fgadmin]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:21:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Netflix announces deal to buy Warner Bros. and HBO on Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:21:45 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto"><strong>/.ㅤ</strong> — <em>4 months ago(December 06, 2025 10:40 AM)</em></p>
<p dir="auto">I got you fam<br />
My password is password.</p>
]]></description><link>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1388243</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1388243</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[fgadmin]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:21:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Netflix announces deal to buy Warner Bros. and HBO on Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:21:43 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto"><strong>Uncreative</strong> — <em>4 months ago(December 05, 2025 03:24 PM)</em></p>
<p dir="auto">I'd rather get AIDS than watch ads.</p>
]]></description><link>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1388242</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1388242</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[fgadmin]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:21:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Netflix announces deal to buy Warner Bros. and HBO on Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:21:42 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto"><strong>sheetsadam1</strong> — <em>4 months ago(December 05, 2025 03:20 PM)</em></p>
<p dir="auto">We'll see how this deal impacts things, but I find that Tubi (completely free, but with ads) has far and away the best movie selection of any streaming service.<br />
"Praise be to Allah." - President Donald J. Trump, Easter Sunday 04/05/2026</p>
]]></description><link>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1388241</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1388241</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[fgadmin]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:21:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Netflix announces deal to buy Warner Bros. and HBO on Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:21:40 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto"><strong>Uncreative</strong> — <em>4 months ago(December 05, 2025 03:15 PM)</em></p>
<p dir="auto">Hooray for endless corporate consolidation. I've always wanted to pay $50 a month for a single streaming service.</p>
]]></description><link>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1388240</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1388240</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[fgadmin]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:21:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Netflix announces deal to buy Warner Bros. and HBO on Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:21:39 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto"><strong>/.ㅤ</strong> — <em>4 months ago(December 05, 2025 03:42 PM)</em></p>
<p dir="auto">…like shoveling stale manure into a near-empty manure truck<br />
My password is password.</p>
]]></description><link>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1388239</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1388239</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[fgadmin]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:21:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Netflix announces deal to buy Warner Bros. and HBO on Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:21:38 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto"><strong>sheetsadam1</strong> — <em>4 months ago(December 05, 2025 03:16 PM)</em></p>
<p dir="auto">With some of their major hits having recently ended or ending soon, I feel like Netflix probably needed this more than Warner Bros. and HBO did. The quality of Netflix's movie selection has been declining for years. More than a century of Warner content at their fingertips should permanently solve that problem.<br />
"Praise be to Allah." - President Donald J. Trump, Easter Sunday 04/05/2026</p>
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<p dir="auto">here's hoping this causes a massive increase of indy films<br />
<img src="https://filmglance.com/discuss/assets/plugins/nodebb-plugin-emoji/emoji/android/1f91e.png?v=8570fb93240" class="not-responsive emoji emoji-android emoji--hand_with_index_and_middle_fingers_crossed" style="height:23px;width:auto;vertical-align:middle" title=":hand_with_index_and_middle_fingers_crossed:" alt="🤞" /><br />
My password is password.</p>
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