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Paramount has finalized its debt financing as it progresses towards a potential deal with Warner Bros. Discovery. Separately, Mattel announced its First Quarter 2026 financial results and the date for its conference call.
New Game Of Thrones Game Officially Revealed For Mobile
Warner Bros. Games and HBO have officially revealed Game of Thrones: Dragonfire, a new free-to-play mobile strategy game based on the House of the Dragon prequel series. Set 172 years before Game of Thrones, players will hatch, raise, and command dragons in battle. The game is available for pre-registration on iOS and Android, with players receiving an in-game reward at launch.
March Madness 2026: How to watch the Final Four
This guide details how to watch the 2026 NCAA basketball tournaments' Final Four and championship games for both men's and women's divisions. It breaks down broadcast rights, streaming options across various services like HBO Max, Paramount+, ESPN+, YouTube TV, and Hulu + Live TV, and provides information on free viewing possibilities via CBS broadcasts and over-the-air antennas.
Ugh, Netflix is raising prices again
Netflix is implementing another price increase across all its subscription tiers in the U.S., with the ad-supported plan rising to $9 and the ad-free plan to $20 per month. The Premium plan will now cost $27 per month, and adding extra members also incurs higher fees. A Netflix spokesperson stated the price adjustments reflect service improvements and content quality.
HBO Max finally launches in the UK and Ireland
HBO Max has officially launched in the UK and Ireland, completing its European rollout. The service offers various subscription tiers, including ad-supported and ad-free options, with content like "One Battle After Another," "Sinners," and Max Originals. The launch coincides with Warner Bros. Discovery's ongoing merger discussions with Paramount Skydance.
March Madness 2026: How to watch the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight this weekend
This guide details how to watch the March Madness 2026 NCAA basketball tournaments, covering both men's and women's games. It outlines broadcast schedules across networks like CBS, TNT, TBS, truTV, ABC, and ESPN, and provides options for streaming via services such as March Madness Live app, HBO Max, Paramount+, ESPN+, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and Sling.
HBO Max's Harry Potter series premieres this Christmas
HBO has announced that its new television series adaptation of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone will premiere on December 25. The series, executive produced by J.K. Rowling, is arriving earlier than the previously expected 2027 release. The article also touches on the controversy surrounding Rowling and the differing fan reception compared to the video game Hogwarts Legacy.
Mark Zuckerberg, Jensen Huang and Sergey Brin join Trump's tech advisory panel
Leaders 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 tournaments
This 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-Offs
WB 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 cuts
Warner 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-Offs
WB 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. merger
The 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 Watch
HBO 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 holdings
The 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 Finance
During 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 Finance
FCC 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. Games
Paramount 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" 2025
Warner 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 Soon
Paramount 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.
