Warner Bros. Discovery, known for films like "One Battle After Another," is for sale, and Paramount Skydance has expressed interest in an acquisition. This merger between two of the Big Five studios would consolidate enormous power in streaming, television, and film production. Warner Bros. Discovery originally had plans to split itself, but these are not finalized. Discussions between Warner Bros. and Paramount began in 2023 but initially led nowhere. A merger would potentially lead to mass layoffs due to cost-cutting measures.
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