Advertisement

Paramount launch bid for Warner Bros - what does it mean for you?

Paramount Pictures has launched a rival bid for Warner Bros Discovery. They are attempting a host...

Share this article

13.44 9 Dec 2025


Paramount launch bid for Warner Bros - what does it mean for you?


Listen to this episode


Share this article

13.44 9 Dec 2025


Paramount Pictures has launched a rival bid for Warner Bros Discovery.

They are attempting a hostile takeover after the company had already agreed to a buyout with streaming giant Netflix…

The Warner Brothers deal would give Netflix control of the studio behind franchises including Harry Potter, Batman and Superman, as well as HBO, home to shows including Game of Thrones, The White Lotus and Succession.

There are concerns that combining Warner’s HBO Max streaming service with Netflix could put the company over the 30% market share threshold in the US.

But, how will it directly affect you as a consumer?

Joining Andrea to discuss is host of the ‘For Techs Sake’ podcast Elaine Burke and Entertainment Journalist and host of the ‘Screenland’ podcast, Brian Lloyd.


Read more about

Lunchtime Live

Related Episodes

Making Babies: Starting IVF

00:08:46

Making Babies: Starting IVF

Lunchtime Live

00:08:46


Family facing deportation plea...

00:11:48

Family facing deportation plead with the Justice Department to intervene

Lunchtime Live

00:11:48


Irishman honoured with plaque...

00:07:50

Irishman honoured with plaque for coining the term ‘United States of America’

Moncrieff

00:07:50


Irish Actor Liam Cunningham

00:18:22

Irish Actor Liam Cunningham

The Pat Kenny Show

00:18:22