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Paramount, Upset of Warner Bros' Preference For Netflix, Sues Warner Bros.
Sounds like someone can't accept "no" as an answer : Paramount Skydance (PSKY.O), opens new tab on Monday sued Warner Bros Discovery (WBD.O), opens new tab for more information on a rival $82.7 billion deal with Netflix (NFLX.O), opens new tab, escalating a battle to take control of one of the most storied Hollywood studios. The David Ellison-led company also said it planned to nominate directors to Warner Bros' board, in one of its most aggressive steps to convince investors that its $108.7 billion all-cash bid is superior to Netflix's cash-and-stock deal. Paramount and Netflix have been in a heated battle for Warner Bros, its prized film and television studios and its extensive content library, which includes "Harry Potter" and the DC Comics universe. Warner Bros last week rejected Paramount's latest offer, advising shareholders to vote in favor of the Netflix deal. In a letter to shareholders, Paramount also said it would propose an amendment t...
Warner Bros. Freaks Out Over Marvel's Avengers Movie, Plans Justice League Film
About flippin' time .