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  • David Ellison is reportedly weighing an all-cash bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, signaling a bold challenge to Zaslav’s strategy amid takeover chatter.
  • Deadline notes the bid would aim to control a massive IP portfolio, from Harry Potter and DC to TV franchises, reshaping leverage across film and streaming.
  • Executive leadership questions loom, as Casey Bloys and Cindy Holland would need to navigate post-merger dynamics while preserving flagship brands like HBO and CBS.

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Warner Bros. Discovery Shares Spike on Report David Ellison’s Paramount Skydance Readying Acquisition Bid

https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/warner-bros-discovery-paramount-skydance-acquisition-bid-1236515351/Variety.com
Warner Bros. Discovery Shares Spike on Report David Ellison’s Paramount Skydance Readying Acquisition Bid

Paramount Skydance is preparing a bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, sources say

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/09/11/warner-bros-discovery-paramount-skydance-bid.htmlCnbc.com
Paramount Skydance is preparing a bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, sources say

Warner Bros. Discovery spikes 37% on report that Paramount Skydance is preparing a buyout bid

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Warner Bros. Discovery spikes 37% on report that Paramount Skydance is preparing a buyout bid

Paramount Skydance reportedly preparing takeover bid for Warner Bros Discovery

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/sep/11/paramount-skydance-warner-bros-discoveryTheguardian.com
Paramount Skydance reportedly preparing takeover bid for Warner Bros Discovery

Warner Bros. Discovery stock jumps more than 25% following Ellison takeover report

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2025-09-11/warner-bros-stock-jumps-amid-ellison-takeover-report-paramountLatimes.com
Warner Bros. Discovery stock jumps more than 25% following Ellison takeover report

Paramount Skydance prepares Ellison-backed bid for Warner Bros Discovery, WSJ reports

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/paramount-skydance-prepares-ellison-backed-173837421.htmlFinance.yahoo.com

Paramount Skydance prepares blockbuster bid for Warner Bros. Discovery

https://www.nbcnews.com/business/media/paramount-skydance-prepares-blockbuster-bid-warner-bros-discovery-rcna230670Nbcnews.com
Paramount Skydance prepares blockbuster bid for Warner Bros. Discovery

Exclusive | Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav wants bidding war for his media giant — even as Paramount Skydance plans takeover offer: sources

https://nypost.com/2025/09/12/business/warner-bros-discovery-ceo-david-zaslav-wants-bidding-war-sources/Nypost.com
Exclusive | Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav wants bidding war for his media giant — even as Paramount Skydance plans takeover offer: sources

Warner Bros. Discovery, a Skydance Corporation?

https://www.theverge.com/film/776631/potential-warner-bros-discovery-acquisition-skydanceTheverge.com
Warner Bros. Discovery, a Skydance Corporation?

What Paramount's Potential Purchase Of Warner Bros. Discovery Could Mean For AEW

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What Paramount's Potential Purchase Of Warner Bros. Discovery Could Mean For AEW

Warner Bros Discovery stock spikes after reports that Paramount is prepping takeover

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/warner-bros-discovery-paramount-merger-b2824974.htmlIndependent.co.uk
Warner Bros Discovery stock spikes after reports that Paramount is prepping takeover

A Paramount bid for Warner Bros. Discovery could ignite a bidding war, analysts say | CNN Business

https://www.cnn.com/2025/09/11/media/paramount-warner-bros-discovery-wbd-bidCnn.com
A Paramount bid for Warner Bros. Discovery could ignite a bidding war, analysts say | CNN Business

Warner Brothers Discovery and Paramount Skydance shares surge on buyout reports

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz9jed2qpq1oBbc.com
Warner Brothers Discovery and Paramount Skydance shares surge on buyout reports

Paramount Skydance prepping bid to buy Warner Bros. Discovery: report

https://www.foxbusiness.com/media/paramount-skydance-prepping-bid-buy-warner-bros-discovery-reportFoxbusiness.com
Paramount Skydance prepping bid to buy Warner Bros. Discovery: report

Warner Bros Discovery shares surge on Paramount Skydance buyout report

https://www.euronews.com/business/2025/09/12/warner-bros-discovery-shares-surge-on-paramount-skydance-buyout-reportEuronews.com
Warner Bros Discovery shares surge on Paramount Skydance buyout report

Dow Jones Today: Dow Slips as Nasdaq Hits New Record High; Warner Bros. Discovery Extends Gains on Paramount Bid

https://www.investopedia.com/dow-jones-today-09122025-11808752Investopedia.com
Dow Jones Today: Dow Slips as Nasdaq Hits New Record High; Warner Bros. Discovery Extends Gains on Paramount Bid

Paramount Exploring Bid For Warner Bros. Discovery

https://deadline.com/2025/09/paramount-exploring-bid-warner-bros-discovery-1236529093/Deadline.com
Paramount Exploring Bid For Warner Bros. Discovery

Paramount takeover bid for Warner Bros promises to shake up streaming

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/yourmoney/article-15089711/paramount-skydance-takeover-bid-warner-bros-discovery-hbo-max.htmlDailymail.co.uk
Paramount takeover bid for Warner Bros promises to shake up streaming

What Paramount Buying Warner Bros. Could Mean for Hollywood

https://www.vulture.com/article/what-paramount-buying-warner-bros-could-mean-for-hollywood.htmlVulture.com
What Paramount Buying Warner Bros. Could Mean for Hollywood

Warner Bros. Discovery Stock Soars Amid Report of David Ellison Offer

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/warner-bros-discovery-stock-wbd-rally-paramount-bid-news-1236368475/Hollywoodreporter.com
Warner Bros. Discovery Stock Soars Amid Report of David Ellison Offer

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