Media & Entertainment M&A
Major mergers, acquisitions, and leadership changes reshaping media and entertainment industry consolidation and competitive dynamics.
16 events tracked
Latest in Media & Entertainment M&A· Oct 22
Disney's decision to split Super Bowl coverage across ABC, ESPN, and Disney+ has triggered affiliate backlash over lost ad revenue and audience reach. ABC affiliates traditionally capture local advertising inventory and retransmission fees from concentrated broadcast events; fragmenting the audience across multiple platforms erodes both. The dispute exposes the structural conflict between Disney's legacy broadcast affiliate model and its streaming growth strategy, where maximizing Disney+ subscribers now competes directly with affiliate economics that depend on consolidated viewership.
- Single sourceabout 5 hours ago
Disney's Super Bowl distribution across six platforms angers ABC affiliates
Disney's Super Bowl distribution across multiple platforms including streaming creates friction with ABC affiliate stations over viewership and ad revenue.
CNBC
- Single source7 days ago
London's Prince Charles cinema secures long-term agreement with landlord
Prince Charles cinema secures lease renewal, preserving independent UK theatrical venue from closure.
The Guardian
- Single source16 days ago
Skydance completes merger of Paramount and Warner Bros after protracted negotiations
Skydance completes acquisition of Warner Bros., reshaping major Hollywood studio ownership and operations.
The Guardian
- Single source16 days ago
Skydance chief Ellison rejects politicization claims despite Trump administration ties
Skydance CEO David Ellison denies politicizing the studio despite his close ties to Trump.
The Guardian
- Single source16 days ago
Skydance begins trading after Paramount and Warner Bros combine operations
Paramount and Warner Bros complete merger, consolidating CNN and CBS News under single ownership.
Al Jazeera
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- Reported by 2 outlets17 days ago
Skydance begins operations following completion of major studio combination
Paramount and Warner Bros. merge in major Hollywood consolidation, reshaping media and streaming landscape.
NPR · The New York Times
- Single source17 days ago
Ellison and Kreiz name executives to lead combined Skydance studio
The newly unified entertainment company will be led by Weiss, Thompson, and Bloys following the merger of two major media conglomerates.
CNBC
- Single source19 days ago
Tom Cruise film bombs ahead of Warner Bros. merger completion
Warner Bros.' film 'Digger' flopped at box office ahead of its merger completion.
The New York Times
- Single source20 days ago
Ellison to rebrand merged studio operations under Skydance banner
David Ellison announced the combined entity resulting from acquiring two major studios will operate as Skydance.
CNBC
- Single sourceMARKET SHOCK ↓21 days ago
Skydance to emerge from merger of two major studios under Ellison leadership
Paramount and Warner Bros. merger will create company named Skydance, combining major media studios.
The New York Times
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- Reported by 2 outlets22 days ago
Mattel's Kreiz becomes co-CEO of Paramount-Warner Bros merger
Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz named co-CEO of merged Paramount and Warner Bros., signaling toy-to-media strategy shift.
CNBC · The New York Times
- Single source23 days ago
Paramount encounters steeper debt expenses pursuing Warner Bros. takeover
Paramount faces higher borrowing costs while financing a Warner Bros. acquisition, signaling tighter credit conditions for media deals.
MarketWatch
- Single source23 days ago
Disney cuts roughly 300 jobs under newly appointed CEO D'Amaro
The entertainment giant is eliminating approximately 300 positions as part of its cost-reduction strategy announced during recent earnings guidance.
CNBC
- Single source23 days ago
Analyst argues Netflix bears underestimate international growth prospects
An analyst defends Netflix stock against skeptical views, suggesting bearish arguments may be misplaced.
MarketWatch
- Single source26 days ago
Paramount pledges theater protections to complete Warner Bros. Discovery merger
Paramount made commitments to Hollywood to secure a Warner Bros. Discovery deal, though skepticism remains about fulfillment.
CNBC
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- Single source28 days ago
Film platform Letterboxd draws buyout bids from entertainment and media giants
The movie-tracking social network has attracted acquisition overtures from three major companies spanning entertainment production, studios, and publishing.
The New York Times