A Warner Bros.-Paramount Merger? Here’s All the Films, Streaming Services and Cable Channels They Own
Hollywood’s obsession with splashy team-ups may soon find its expression in one of the biggest deals of the year.
Warner Bros. Discovery, the media behemoth that owns DC Comics, “The Sopranos” and Scooby-Doo, has received acquisition interest from multiple companies, including Paramount, the company behind “Star Trek” and “Top Gun.”
Warner Bros. Discovery acknowledged those discussions on Tuesday without naming specific suitors, reminding investors that it is still pursuing a spin-off off its studio business.
If a deal with Paramount reaches fruition, it would create a news and entertainment behemoth to rival streaming juggernauts like Netflix and Disney. Here’s a look at the films, shows and characters that the combined company would own, from Harry Potter to Captain Kirk.
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