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Warner Bros. Discovery business and news from across the web.- Mark Zuckerberg, Jensen Huang and Sergey Brin join Trump's tech advisory panelLeaders from major tech companies including Meta, NVIDIA, Dell, Oracle, Google, and AMD have joined an advisory council for former President Donald Trump, focusing on technology and science policy. The council, known as the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST), will address emerging technologies and their impact on the American workforce. Several executives expressed honor in joining the council to help ensure US leadership in AI.
- March Madness 2026: How to watch every game of the NCAA basketball tournamentsThis guide details how to watch every game of the 2026 NCAA Men's and Women's Basketball Tournaments, known as March Madness. It breaks down broadcast rights, streaming options across various services like HBO Max, Paramount+, YouTube TV, and ESPN+, and discusses the most affordable ways to catch all the action, including free options on CBS for men's games.
WB Games Montreal Seemingly Hit by Lay-OffsWB Games Montreal has reportedly experienced a new round of layoffs, with several employees confirming their departures on LinkedIn. This follows Warner Bros. Discovery's stated intention to refocus on its major franchises, with a restructuring into four groups: Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, Mortal Kombat, and DC. The company aims to return to its biggest IPs in the coming years, with significant releases expected around 2027-2028.
Warner Bros Montréal reportedly hit with staff cutsWarner Bros. Montréal has reportedly experienced unspecified layoffs, with former employees indicating roles across narrative, design, and production were made redundant. These cuts follow the ongoing acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery and previous layoffs affecting 99 employees in 2024.
WB Games Montreal Has Seemingly Been Hit by Lay-OffsWB Games Montreal has reportedly experienced layoffs, with several developers confirming their departures on LinkedIn. This follows Netflix withdrawing its acquisition offer for Warner Bros. Discovery in favor of a larger bid from Paramount Skydance. Affected employees include those who worked on Gotham Knights and Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.- Teamsters urge DOJ to block Paramount's Warner Bros. mergerThe International Brotherhood of Teamsters is urging the US Department of Justice to block the proposed merger between Paramount Global, Skydance Media, and Warner Bros. Discovery. The union cites concerns that the consolidation will lead to job losses and harm domestic production and labor standards. They are requesting enforceable commitments from Paramount and Skydance to protect workers and production before the deal can proceed.
Early 2026’s 15 Best HBO Max Shows and Movies to WatchHBO Max is set to launch a diverse slate of programming in early 2026, featuring new seasons of popular series like The White Lotus, House of the Dragon, and The Pitt, alongside new shows such as Dune: Prophecy and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. The platform is also expanding its offerings to include live sports, documentaries, and animated features, with notable titles like Mel Brooks: The 99-Year-Old Man! and Millennium Actress. The lineup aims to cater to a wide audience with a mix of genres including comedy, drama, and fantasy.
US government reportedly debating whether to force Tencent to give up its US-based game holdingsThe US government is reportedly considering forcing Tencent to divest its stakes in US and Finnish game companies due to national security concerns. Tencent holds significant shares in numerous major developers, raising fears of potential access to personal data of US citizens. This debate has been ongoing since 2020, with a recent meeting on the matter postponed.- Business and FinanceDuring its first investor call, Paramount did not mention any involvement with game studios. This comes amid discussions about potential mergers and acquisitions within the media landscape.
- Business and FinanceFCC chair commented that the proposed merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery is significantly less complex than a previously defunct Netflix deal. Warner Bros. Discovery is reportedly focused on rebuilding its video game division for 2025.
Blink and you'll miss it: Paramount almost acknowledges the existence of Warner Bros. GamesParamount Skydance's potential acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, which includes Warner Bros. Games, is moving forward after Netflix withdrew from the bidding war. The deal is expected to close in Q3 2026, though Paramount's executive team has largely overlooked the gaming division, mentioning it only briefly as part of "cutting-edge gaming and interactive content capabilities." CEO David Ellison stated that no divestitures of non-core assets are currently planned.
Warner Bros. Discovery is "rebuilding its video game pipeline" after a "significant" 2025Warner Bros. Discovery is reportedly "rebuilding" its video game pipeline, according to its latest financial report to investors. While the company's Studios segment revenue was down 14% year-on-year, with a 34% drop in games revenue for Q4 2025, specific details about the video game business's future plans were not provided.
Paramount Could Own All These Warner Bros. Game Studios SoonParamount is reportedly in talks to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery's gaming assets, potentially gaining control of major studios like Avalanche Software, NetherRealm Studios, and Rocksteady Studios. This move could significantly expand Paramount's presence in the video game industry, which it has already touched upon with the upcoming Call of Duty movie.
The Warner Bros. acquisition: a timeline of events so farWarner Bros. Discovery (WBD) has been the subject of a bidding war between Paramount Skydance (PSKY) and Netflix, with PSKY ultimately acquiring the company for $31 per share in an all-cash deal. The acquisition process involved multiple revised offers, legal challenges, and negotiations, with WBD's board eventually deeming PSKY's proposal superior to Netflix's. The deal includes WBD's film studio, streaming businesses, and games division, but excludes its Global Networks.
It looks like Netflix won't be acquiring Warner Bros. Games after allNetflix has declined to revise its acquisition offer for Warner Bros. Discovery, stating the deal is no longer financially attractive at the price required to match Paramount Skydance's superior proposal. The potential merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery still requires regulatory approval, leaving the future of Warner Bros. Games uncertain amidst recent studio closures and restructuring.
Netflix's $82.7 billion deal to buy Warner has been dramatically gazumped by Paramount, to the tune of $111 billionParamount Skydance has submitted a $111 billion bid to acquire Warner Bros Discovery, significantly outbidding Netflix's previous $82.7 billion proposal. The deal, which includes Warner's gaming studios like Rocksteady and Avalanche, is facing regulatory scrutiny. The impact on Warner's gaming division remains uncertain.
Netflix backs out of Warner Bros deal, declines to match Paramount Skydance's raised offerNetflix has withdrawn its offer to acquire Warner Bros Discovery, declining to match Paramount Skydance's increased offer of $31 per share. Netflix stated that the price required was no longer financially attractive, emphasizing that the deal was a 'nice to have' rather than a 'must have'. Paramount will pay WBD the termination fee owed to Netflix.
Mewgenics tops 1 million copies sold in just one week | News-in-briefThe roguelike game Mewgenics has sold over one million copies in its first week, with a concurrent player peak of 115,428 on Steam alone. Warner Bros. Discovery is also reportedly rebuilding its video game pipeline.
PlayStation announces new State of Play presentation for February 12 | News-in-BriefPlayStation announced a new State of Play presentation scheduled for February 12, promising over 60 minutes of game news and updates. Separately, Warner Bros. Discovery reported a 14% year-on-year decrease in its Studios segment revenue, stating it is "rebuilding its video game pipeline" without providing further details.