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Antioch University leaders are taking Otterbein University to court in a legal battle over a partnership that it said turned into a 'hostile ... Show more
Otterbein and Antioch's partnership was widely praised. Now it's headed to court.
Otterbein and Antioch's partnership was widely praised. Now it's headed to court.
Protesters surrounded the Kennedy Center Friday night, chanting “hands off” in opposition to what they called President Trump’s “hostile takeover” of the arts ... Show more
Paid articlePaywall ‘First They Came For My College,’ Film About Ron DeSantis-Led “Hostile Takeover” Of Florida School, Announces Theatrical Run
deadline.com/2026/08/first-they-came-for-my-college-theatrical-release-1237032770/
Vanity Fair Apr 29
The state dinner guest list in the East Room included those who run the biggest companies in America: Jeff Bezos and his wife, Lauren Sanchez Bezos ... Show more
Vanity Fair Apr 23
More than a dozen staffers have left the 'Evening News' this year alone in the wake of Weiss's hostile takeover ... Show more
WBD jilted previous partner Netflix yesterday after receiving a superior proposal from the David Ellison company. Netflix had four days to match but declined ... Show more
Eight Senate Democrats have sent a letter to Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison seeking answers about the company’s communications with President Trump as ... Show more
Warner Bros. has rejected Paramount's latest $30-a-share hostile takeover bid.
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Activist investor and Warner Bros. Discovery shareholder Ancora Alternatives LLC threatened to vote ‘no’ on the Netflix deal and launch its own proxy fight if ... Show more
The Bulwark Jan 27
No Karoline… this tragedy occurred because of the Trump administration’s deliberate and hostile takeover of Minnesota.
The Social Security Administration began the second Trump administration with a hostile takeover. It ended the year in turmoil ... Show more
How Social Security has gotten worse under Trump
How Social Security has gotten worse under Trump
Paramount Skydance Extends Warner Bros Hostile Takeover Offer Deadline: David Ellison's Paramount Skydance extended the deadline for its hostile bid for ...
variety.com/2026/tv/news/david-ellison-warner-bros-paramount-skydance-deadline-hostile-takeover-1236637688/
Netflix to pay all cash for Warner Bros. to fend off Paramount hostile takeover: Netflix and Warner seek quick shareholder vote as Paramount tries to upend deal.
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/01/netflix-to-pay-all-cash-for-warner-bros-to-fend-off-paramount-hostile-takeover/
The cover of this week’s issue, “Post-Vacation,” by Adrian Tomine.
At the link in our bio, Clare Malone charts Bari Weiss’s hostile takeover of CBS News; ... Show more
The New Yorker January 26, 2026
The New Yorker January 26, 2026
Warner Bros. Discovery Slams Paramount Motion to Expedite Lawsuit for Hostile Takeover: ‘Exercise in Urgency Theatre’
thewrap.com/industry-news/deals-ma/warner-bros-discovery-paramount-lawsuit-motion-to-expedite-response/
🔒 Conventional Wisdom looks at the winners and losers in the political circus. Today, featuring Rodriguez, Machado, Hill and more ... Show more
DiscussingFilm Dec 08 25
Paramount is launching a hostile takeover bid to buy Warner Bros.
They are going directly to shareholders with a bid valued at $108.4 billion
(Source: Variety
Paramount Skydance Launches Hostile Takeover Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery: Paramount Skydance has launched a nearly $78 billion hostile takeover offer for ...
democracynow.org/2025/12/9/headlines/paramount_skydance_launches_hostile_takeover_bid_for_warner_bros_discovery
Key FactsTop Hostile Takeovers Shaping Modern Business
Dec 9, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: businessinsider.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: businessinsider.com
- Paramount Skydance is pursuing a $108.4 billion all-cash offer to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, marking one of the largest hostile bids in recent decades.
- The $30 per share proposal equates to a $78.7 billion equity valuation, surpassing a previous $82.7 billion Netflix offer favored by WBD’s board.
- Major hostile takeovers over the past 30 years include Comcast’s acquisition of AT&T Broadband and Elon Musk’s purchase of Twitter, both initially resisted by target companies.
- These high-profile deals have triggered significant industry consolidations and long-lasting shifts in market dynamics.
We are taking our offer directly to shareholders to give them the opportunity to act in their own best interests and maximize the value of their shares.— Paramount CEO David Ellison said in a statement.
Jared Kushner's private equity firm quits Warner Bros. takeover battle: Jared Kushner's private equity firm Affinity is dropping out of a group that planned to ...
nbcnews.com/business/media/kushner-affinity-warner-bros-paramount-rcna249583
DiscussingFilm Dec 09 25
Paramount CEO David Ellison sent a text to David Zaslav after they made a hostile takeover bid today to buy Warner Bros:
“David [sic] ... Show more
Paid articlePaywall Paramount Promises To Release 30+ Films Annually If It Acquires Warner Bros: “We’re Going To Satisfy The Needs Of The Moviegoing Public”
deadline.com/2025/12/paramount-warner-bros-netflix-theatrical-releases-1236641998/
Paramount promises to release more than 30 films in movie theaters as the company launches its hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery ... Show more
Warner Bros. Discovery Stock Jumps 7% as Paramount Announces Hostile Takeover Bid
thewrap.com/warner-bros-discovery-stock-jumps-paramount-hostile-takeover/
Trump son-in-law Jared Kushner part of hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
cbc.ca/news/world/kushner-affinity-hostile-bid-warner-bros-discovery-netlfix-trump-9.7008226
Warner Bros. Discovery says it will "carefully" review Paramount Skydance's $30-per-share acquisition offer and issue a decision within 10 business ... Show more
How could #Paramount ’s hostile takeover of #WarnerBros . impact #Netflix ’s acquisition? THR senior editor Alex Weprin breaks it all down.
CBR Dec 08 25
Paramount Pictures Still Plans to Bid on Warner Bros. Despite Netflix Deal: Paramount launches a hostile takeover attempt of Warner Bros. Discovery after losing ...
cbr.com/paramount-aggressive-108-billion-bid-warner-bros-netflix-deal/
Key FactsNetflix Acquires Warner Bros in $72 Billion Deal
Dec 8, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: metro.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: metro.co.uk
- Netflix is purchasing Warner Bros for $72 billion, subject to regulatory approval from federal authorities.
- Warner Bros’ vast library, featuring Harry Potter and DC Comics, will be added to Netflix’s streaming content.
- HBO and HBO Max will continue operating independently while enhancing joint streaming opportunities for users.
- The merger significantly expands Netflix’s offerings but faces criticism from lawmakers and industry groups.
A Netflix-Warner Bros would create one massive media giant with control of close to half of the streaming market – threatening to force Americans into higher subscription prices and fewer choices over what and how they watch, while putting American workers at risk.— Elizabeth Warren, U.S. Senator, on the Netflix-Warner Bros merger.
Paid articlePaywall Paramount Launches Hostile Takeover Offer For Warner Bros. Discovery: Paramount announced it has commenced an all-cash tender offer to acquire all outstanding ...
deadline.com/2025/12/paramount-launches-hostile-takeover-bid-warner-bros-discovery-1236641640/
Paramount Pictures’ official X account was seemingly hacked, with the bio rewritten to: “Proud arm of the fascist regime.”
The hack of Paramount Pictures’ X ... Show more
Paid articlePaywall Paramount Skydance Makes Hostile Takeover Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery: Offer comes days after entertainment company reached $72 billion deal with streaming ...
wsj.com/business/media/paramount-skydance-warner-bros-hostile-takeover-bid-f03c6f3f
Paramount makes hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros : Financing offer to outbid Netflix includes Jared Kushner's company and Middle Eastern funds
thenationalnews.com/business/2025/12/08/paramount-makes-hostile-takeover-bid-for-warner-bros/
Key FactsTrump's Role Shapes Warner Bros. Takeover Battle
Dec 9, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thehill.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thehill.com
- Netflix aims to acquire Warner Brothers Studios for $70 billion, serving over 300 million paid subscribers globally.
- Paramount has launched a hostile bid to take over all of Warner Bros., including Discovery and CNN.
- Trump's close relationship with Paramount introduces uncertainty into the regulatory review process.
- Critics highlight antitrust concerns and anticipate production cuts due to increasing market consolidation.
I know the companies very well and I know what they’re doing, and I have to see what percentage of market they have. I mean, none of them are particularly great friends of mine.— Donald Trump commented on the companies in the context of Paramount and Netflix's takeover bids.
Paid articlePaywall Paramount Launches Hostile Takeover Bid For Warner Bros. Discovery: Paramount today announced it has commenced an all-cash tender offer to acquire all of the ...
deadline.com/2025/12/paramount-launches-hostile-takeover-bid-warner-bros-discovery-1236641640/
Paid articlePaywall Paramount Launches Hostile Takeover Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery at $30 per Share
variety.com/2025/tv/news/paramount-hostile-takeover-bid-warner-bros-discovery-1236603175/
Paramount launches hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros Discovery after Netflix deal announced
9news.com.au/world/paramount-launches-hostile-takeover-bid-for-warner-bros-discovery/c704da62-7cfe-4f4d-9f0a-7b025677e668
Trump Sure Seems to Be Behind Paramount’s Hostile Bid for Warner Bros.: WTF is Jared Kushner doing in this hostile takeover bid?
newrepublic.com/post/204121/trump-paramount-hostile-bid-warner-bros-discovery
Paid articlePaywall Receipt Confirmed: Warner Bros. Discovery Acknowledges Paramount’s Hostile Bid, Sets Timing For Response
deadline.com/2025/12/warner-bros-discovery-paramount-hostile-bid-response-1236642396/
Paramount launches hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros: Paramount said it would take its deal directly to shareholders after six previous proposals were never ...
news.sky.com/story/paramount-launches-hostile-takeover-bid-for-warner-bros-13480913
Paramount launches hostile bid for Warner Bros. as acquisition fight heats up: 12:30 Report is The Hill’s midday newsletter. Subscribe here. It’s Monday ...
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Cinemablend Dec 08 25
Netflix Head Honcho Ted Sarandos Does Not Seem To Be Sweating That Paramount Counter Deal
cinemablend.com/movies/netflix-head-honcho-ted-sarandos-not-seem-sweating-paramount-counter-deal
Paramount CEO David Ellison Lays Out Vision for CNN After Launching Hostile Takeover of WBD | Video
thewrap.com/paramount-david-ellison-cnn-cbs-news-wbd-hostile-takeover/
youtube.com Dec 08 25
The Rehearsal nails Paramounts Hostile Takeover Attempt
- YouTube: Clip from season 2 episode 2 of The Rehearsal where Nathan recreates what he assumes is the German offices for paramount+ and rehearses his speech to ...
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Paid articlePaywall Paramount Promises To Release 30+ Films Annually Upon Acquiring Warner Bros: “We’re Going To Satisfy The Needs Of The Moviegoing Public”
deadline.com/2025/12/paramount-warner-bros-netflix-theatrical-releases-1236641998/
Paramount launches hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros.: The move comes days after Paramount was bested by Netflix in a competitive bidding process to buy ...
axios.com/2025/12/08/paramount-warner-netflix-hostile
Awful Announcing's The A Block Dec 08 25
"Our deal basically provides a significant amount of synergies in sports rights that will be able to protect those linear properties ... Show more
Paid articlePaywall Paramount Makes Hostile Takeover Bid for Warner After Netflix Struck Deal: Offer comes just days after the entertainment company reached a $72 billion deal with ...
wsj.com/business/media/paramount-makes-hostile-takeover-bid-for-warner-after-netflix-struck-deal-f03c6f3f
fictionhorizon.com Dec 06 25
Paramount Skydance Reportedly Plans Hostile Takeover of Warner Bros.: Billionaires David and Larry Ellison are reportedly preparing a potential hostile bid for ...
fictionhorizon.com/paramount-skydance-reportedly-plans-hostile-takeover-of-warner-bros/
Paramount Considering Hostile Takeover Of Warner Bros.: Reports: After Netflix won the auction for Warner Bros., Paramount is considering going straight to ...
investors.com/news/paramount-skydance-warner-bros-discovery-netflix-comcast-hollywood-hbo/
Scripps adopts poison pill to thwart Sinclair takeover attempt: The defensive tactic is meant to make it harder for Sinclair to gain a controlling interest in ...
axios.com/2025/11/26/scripps-sinclair-takeover-poison-pill
Trump Takeover Dooms Kennedy Center Shows as Audiences Stay Away: The MAGA takeover of the venue has damaged its reputation.
thedailybeast.com/trump-takeover-dooms-kennedy-center-shows-as-audiences-stay-away/
Key FactsReport: Kennedy Center ticket sales at multi-year low
Oct 31, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theguardian.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theguardian.com
- The report said about 93% of tickets were sold or issued as complimentary in fall 2024, compared with about 80% in fall 2023.
- The analysis found declines across all three major venues: the Opera House, Concert Hall and Eisenhower Theater.
- In February, Trump appointed himself chair of the Kennedy Center board and replaced the board of trustees, prompting controversy in the arts community.
- In June, subscription sales were reported to have fallen about $1.6 million, or roughly 36%, compared with 2024.
Every show we have had since February when President Trump took over the leadership of the Kennedy Center has either made money or broke even (a huge change to what was happening) - we haven’t lost money on any show thanks to patrons and show donors.— Richard Grenell, President of the Kennedy Center, stated this in a social media post.
New 'John Wick' Meets 'Crank' Action Thriller Punches Its Way to Streaming Success
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Trump-Appointed Judge Blocks POTUS’ Latest Blue City Takeover: A federal judge temporarily blocked the president’s National Guard deployment to Portland, writing ...
thedailybeast.com/donald-trump-appointed-judge-blocks-potus-latest-blue-city-takeover/
Key FactsJudge Blocks Trump's National Guard Deployment in Portland
Oct 5, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- A federal judge temporarily barred President Trump from sending 200 National Guard troops to Portland.
- Oregon's lawsuit claims the deployment violates state sovereignty and the Tenth Amendment.
- Local officials and the court rejected Trump's portrayal of Portland protests as chaotic or rebellious.
- The White House plans to appeal as similar legal disputes continue in other Democratic-led cities.
The President’s determination was simply untethered to the facts.— U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut regarding President Trump's claims about the need for troop deployment.
Paid articlePaywall BBVA’s $19 Billion Hostile Takeover Bid for Sabadell Falls Through: The fight for Sabadell was seen as a test case for consolidation among Europe’s banks
wsj.com/finance/banking/bbvas-19-billion-hostile-takeover-bid-for-sabadell-falls-through-74cea66a
SC Governor candidate’s allies countersue former business partner in feud over airline company
postandcourier.com/politics/josh-kimbrell-business-lawsuit-sc-governor/article_d51e301c-df10-4abe-84eb-e97747fb9a35.html
Trump’s Memphis Takeover Another Step Down a Dangerous Road: In his crime-fighting initiative in Memphis, Trump goes a step beyond his Washington takeover by ...
nymag.com/intelligencer/article/trumps-memphis-takeover-another-step-down-a-dangerous-road.html
D.C. Attorney General Sues Trump Over ‘Hostile Takeover’: The prosecutor warned that the president’s power-grab would create “immediate, devastating ...
thedailybeast.com/dc-attorney-general-sues-trump-over-hostile-takeover-of-police-force/
Trump Threatens ‘Complete Federal Takeover’ of Washington, D.C. as Feud Over City’s Crime Figures Escalates
time.com/7311556/trump-threatens-dc-federal-takeover-crime-figures-dispute/
DC Sues To Block Trump’s Police Takeover: The lawsuit accuses the Trump administration of a “hostile takeover of the MPD.”
forbes.com/sites/saradorn/2025/08/15/dc-sues-trump-for-police-takeover/
This week on “The Best People,” Nicolle Wallace speaks with author and television writer Phil Rosenthal about how other countries perceive the United States ... Show more
DC attorney general sues Trump administration over police takeover: DC Attorney General Brian Schwalb filed a lawsuit Friday against the Trump administration ...
cnn.com/2025/08/14/politics/pam-bondi-dc-sanctuary-city-policies-emergency-police-commissioner
Key FactsFederal Police Takeover Sparks Legal Battle in DC
Aug 15, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: newsweek.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: newsweek.com
- The District of Columbia filed suit to block the federal government's control over the Metropolitan Police Department.
- DEA chief Terry Cole was appointed emergency police chief by Attorney General Pam Bondi, creating uncertainty about the current chief's status.
- The lawsuit claims the takeover exceeds legal authority and threatens to disrupt police operations.
- Approximately 800 National Guard members support increased checkpoints and patrols as protests against federal control intensify.
One thing Trump can't take away from DC is our resilience and our joy.— Organizer Nee Nee Taylor of FreeDC shouting at a protest rally against the federal takeover of the police.
White House Backs Off ‘Hostile Takeover’ of D.C. Police Chief Role: D.C.'s police chief will stay in her post after a court challenge, but the White House still ...
time.com/7310140/dc-national-guard-federal-police/
D.C. Mayor Heads to Martha’s Vineyard as Trump Takes Over City: Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser took off for Martha's Vineyard amid President Donald ...
rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/dc-mayor-muriel-bowser-marthas-vineyard-trump-takeover-1235407926/
Bondi backs off initial order to take over D.C. police, issues new directive that keeps chief in place
nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/dc-attorney-general-sues-trump-takeover-local-police-rcna225182