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WBD is Warner Bros discovery.
https://www.cnbc.com/2023/12/20/warner- ... talks.html
Talks of WBD and Paramount merger
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Thebestoftherest
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Re: Talks of WBD and Paramount merger
Dare I hope this could be a good thing?
There are way too many streaming subscriptions, and potentially merging two of them would be a lot more bang for that buck. I do subscribe to Paramount+, at least for now, and adding a bunch of WB stuff could significantly improve that value proposition.
There are way too many streaming subscriptions, and potentially merging two of them would be a lot more bang for that buck. I do subscribe to Paramount+, at least for now, and adding a bunch of WB stuff could significantly improve that value proposition.
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Re: Talks of WBD and Paramount merger
Going by the article, WBD is looking to buy Paramount.stryke wrote: ↑Thu Dec 21, 2023 11:04 am Dare I hope this could be a good thing?
There are way too many streaming subscriptions, and potentially merging two of them would be a lot more bang for that buck. I do subscribe to Paramount+, at least for now, and adding a bunch of WB stuff could significantly improve that value proposition.
If the state of Max is any indication, they'll likely cancel most of the currently running programs and replace them with Reality shows, shelve many anticipated films for tax write-offs, and sell the steaming rights for their back catalog to folks like Tubi to avoid paying residuals. Oh, and they may merge HBO and Showtime/Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon.
So, you'll definitely be able to cancel your P+ sub.
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Re: Talks of WBD and Paramount merger
Does anyone worry how this effect the health of the film and television.
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Re: Talks of WBD and Paramount merger
Selling Paramount Plus? But NuTrek is such a big hit with the customers! How is this possible? 
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Re: Talks of WBD and Paramount merger
I think there more to this than just IP ownership.
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At this rate by 2040 there will be one media conglomerate distributing absolutely nothing because everything got written off for taxes.
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Re: Talks of WBD and Paramount merger
Well, not just Paramount+, but all of Paramount.Madner Kami wrote: ↑Thu Dec 21, 2023 11:05 pm Selling Paramount Plus? But NuTrek is such a big hit with the customers! How is this possible?
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Re: Talks of WBD and Paramount merger
Well, nothing but reality shows and maybe live sports.hammerofglass wrote: ↑Fri Dec 22, 2023 12:28 am At this rate by 2040 there will be one media conglomerate distributing absolutely nothing because everything got written off for taxes.
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Re: Talks of WBD and Paramount merger
*sigh* I don't suppose Biden would consider enforcing the existing anti-trust laws we have on the books?
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