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Paramount launches hostile bid for Warner Bros

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366 points gniting | 1 comments | 08 Dec 25 14:16 UTC | HN request time: 0s | source

Previously: Netflix to Acquire Warner Bros - https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46160315 (1333 comments)
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notepad0x90 ◴[08 Dec 25 21:41 UTC] No.46198023[source]▶
I just realized that the netflix ceo is a big-time democratic party donor, and that paramount is supposedly being supported by larry ellison (big-time republican/trump donor) and saudis? I'm sensing a strong political/influence angle here by the billionaires.
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NickC25 ◴[08 Dec 25 21:56 UTC] No.46198201[source]▶
>supposedly

My man, you don't have to mince words here. This hostile bid is backed by Jared Kushner, who is the President's son in law. One Rich Asshole owns Paramount, and is most certainly supporting the bid here.

This deal would also leave CNN in a very vulnerable position (they are owned by WB), which is exactly what Trump wants.

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renegade-otter ◴[09 Dec 25 05:12 UTC] No.46201474[source]▶
One thing that is remarkable is how fast American media companies are folding or getting scooped up by the oligarchs in order to bring the sacrificed carcass to the ruler. Even Putin did not have it this easy - took him years.
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1. kakacik ◴[09 Dec 25 11:19 UTC] No.46203626[source]▶
The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing