WB and Paramount in merger talks

[DrNewGod]

It would be wb getting paramount unless a bidding war starts. Than wb loses. Would the government be ok with the same studio owning two of the three biggest kids channels in america? Isn't that a monopoly?

It depends on how the industry gets defined. Further, the US Congress has been unwilling to let slip the regulatory dogs of war since breaking up the original AT&T. You see the occasional merger block, but usually only in extreme cases.

[Catlady in training]

No surprise both companies are doing poorly. I have been trying to tell people on here this while everyone has been going after Disney, these other studios despite having a few hits are getting crushed. I dont know what the future here is. This is WBS third separation/ merger in less than 10 years if it happens.

It's fascinating that a company with debt can even purchase another company.

[DrNewGod]

It's fascinating that a company with debt can even purchase another company.

Agreed. Buying stuff with debt on the strength of fairy tale revenue projections is one of the worst ideas finance wizards ever sold a market.

[CliffHanger2]

Barbie aside... WB is in a tailspin. Wondering how this benefits Paramount.

[Immortal Weapon]

Barbie aside... WB is in a tailspin. Wondering how this benefits Paramount.

Sonic, Top Gun, Mission Impossible and TMNT have been Paramount's biggest successes in the box office in recent years. Transformers stop being a juggernaut. They've had more misses than hits.