Neon’s Oscar Wins Reveal Indie Film Profit Surge
Neon has been a fixture at the Oscars since its founding a decade ago. We obtained some finances that are very revealing about the state of the indie film business. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2026-03-16/oscars-2026-how-much-neon-made-from-a-best-picture-oscar
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
Warner Bros Declares Paramount Deal Superior, Challenges Netflix
Warner Bros says the Paramount deal is now superior. The ball is in Netflix’s court.
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).
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
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
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?
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).
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
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