Lucas Shaw

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Bloomberg journalist covering the business of pop culture; frequent posts on streaming, music, and Hollywood.

Phil Saves Canceled Show by Switching to YouTube
SocialMar 13, 2026

Phil Saves Canceled Show by Switching to YouTube

Netflix was going to cancel the show and Phil wanted to keep doing it. Ergo, YouTube. https://t.co/S6fVQvk4QH

By Lucas Shaw
Hollywood's Oscars: Six Years of Existential Crisis
SocialMar 13, 2026

Hollywood's Oscars: Six Years of Existential Crisis

For the sixth year in a row, Hollywood enters the Academy Awards in some stage of an existential crisis. https://t.co/jozy6DM9bL

By Lucas Shaw
AI Boom Threatens Gaming Jobs, Industry Faces Reality
SocialMar 13, 2026

AI Boom Threatens Gaming Jobs, Industry Faces Reality

Everyone is looking for work as AI proliferates. A sobering look at the state of gaming from @jasonschreier https://t.co/ihXWMQ5psR

By Lucas Shaw
Live Nation Near Settlement of DOJ Antitrust Lawsuit
SocialMar 9, 2026

Live Nation Near Settlement of DOJ Antitrust Lawsuit

Big news: Live Nation is close to settling the DOJ’s antitrust suit. Scoop with @joshua_sisco and Leah Nylen https://t.co/WhfJruM2fX

By Lucas Shaw
Netflix Quit Warner Bid After Paramount's Final Offer
SocialMar 1, 2026

Netflix Quit Warner Bid After Paramount's Final Offer

Ted Sarandos says Netflix knew it would pull out of the Warner Bros bidding as soon as it saw the final Paramount offer. We spent 40 minutes on Saturday discussing why Netflix didn’t match and what the Paramount deal means...

By Lucas Shaw
David Ellison Secures Warner Bros Deal After Netflix Backs Out
SocialFeb 27, 2026

David Ellison Secures Warner Bros Deal After Netflix Backs Out

Last Saturday, Netflix was the heavy favorite to buy Warner Bros. What changed? How did David Ellison pull it off? Why did Netflix back off? Behind the scenes of one of the biggest deals in business history with @MichelleF_Davis and @joshua_sisco...

By Lucas Shaw
Warner Bros Declares Paramount Deal Superior, Challenges Netflix
SocialFeb 26, 2026

Warner Bros Declares Paramount Deal Superior, Challenges Netflix

Warner Bros says the Paramount deal is now superior. The ball is in Netflix’s court.

By Lucas Shaw
WBD Pauses, Reviews Paramount Bid; Netflix May Renegotiate
SocialFeb 24, 2026

WBD Pauses, Reviews Paramount Bid; Netflix May Renegotiate

After months of noisy fighting in public, these talks are once again quiet. WBD will take some time to assess the latest Paramount bid and Netflix will have a chance to amend its current agreement (if necessary).

By Lucas Shaw
Paramount Submits Upgraded Offer to Acquire WBD
SocialFeb 23, 2026

Paramount Submits Upgraded Offer to Acquire WBD

New: Paramount has made a new and improved offer for WBD. Expect WBD to respond soon. https://t.co/CW7caCn4xm

By Lucas Shaw
Trump’s Brief Pledge to Avoid WB Sale Fizzles
SocialFeb 22, 2026

Trump’s Brief Pledge to Avoid WB Sale Fizzles

Donald Trump’s vow to stay out of the WB sale lasted all of a couple weeks. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-21/trump-threatens-netflix-with-consequences-over-rice-board-seat?taid=699a45d18e21f400010da132&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_content=business&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter

By Lucas Shaw
Paramount Skydance May Up Offer; Netflix Watching
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Paramount Skydance May Up Offer; Netflix Watching

This has been another noisy week in the Warner Bros. sale, and yet it still comes back to the same question. Will Paramount Skydance increase its offer? If it does, by how much? And, will Netflix match?

By Lucas Shaw
Night Raises $70M to Expand Gaming Business
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Night Raises $70M to Expand Gaming Business

News: Night, a leading talent representative for creators like @KaiCenat, has raised $70 million to expand its business in gaming (and other areas).

By Lucas Shaw
Warner Bros Eyes Paramount Deal Despite Netflix Matching Right
SocialFeb 15, 2026

Warner Bros Eyes Paramount Deal Despite Netflix Matching Right

New: Warner Bros. is considering re-engaging with Paramount following its latest offer + pressure from some shareholders. WB still has a binding deal with Netflix, which would have the right to match any offer. Scoop with @MichelleF_Davis https://t.co/WLdpdeS0gc

By Lucas Shaw
YouTube TV Launches $65 Sports‑only Package
SocialFeb 9, 2026

YouTube TV Launches $65 Sports‑only Package

In the next few weeks, YouTube TV is going roll out a packages that will finally let sports fans pay for only live sports channels. It costs $65 a month. New in this week's newsletter: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2026-02-08/youtube-to-offer-sports-only-tv-package-at-a-22-discount

By Lucas Shaw