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Emergency Update: Paramount vs. Netflix - The Battle for Warner Bros. & What It Means for Licensing
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Introduction: Breaking News Alert
0:00
Breaking: Paramount's $108.4B Hostile Takeover Bid
0:52
The Deal Breakdown: Paramount vs. Netflix
1:54
The $2.8 Billion Breakup Fee Complication
2:52
The Political Dimension: Trump + Ellison
3:19
David Ellison's Case: CNBC Squawk on the Street
3:59
What This Means for Licensing: The Big Question
4:52
The Disney-Fox Warning: When Properties Get Deprioritized
5:42
Best Case Scenario: A Third-Party Buyer
6:33
Advice for Licensees: Don't Panic, Business as Usual
7:26
What's Next & Where to Follow Updates
Born to License
Emergency Update: Paramount vs. Netflix - The Battle for Warner Bros. & What It Means for Licensing
Dec 08, 2025
Season 2
Episode 14
David Born
Just 3 days after Netflix's historic offer, Paramount launched a stunning $108.4B hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery—bypassing the board and going directly to shareholders. David Born breaks down the all-cash offer, the political implications, and what this means for the licensing industry.
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