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Barry Diller expresses strong interest in acquiring CNN before the Warner Bros.-Paramount merger, citing a decade without meaningful innovation and substantial transformation potential.

Jellystone Park launches four new resorts in Ohio, Virginia, Tennessee, and Michigan while upgrading attractions system-wide for 2026 summer season.

GameStop reportedly considers acquiring eBay, combining $9B cash reserves with eBay's 135M buyers, but surging valuations make deal unlikely.

Sen. Murphy vows to dismantle media giants if Democrats regain power, targeting Skydance CEO Ellison amid $43B Paramount-Warner Bros. merger backlash from 1,000+ industry figures.

Deutsche Bank downgraded Comcast to hold, cutting price target to $34. Analyst cites broadband competition and lower 2027+ cash flow forecasts despite Q1 earnings beat.

NAB Show 2026 attracted 58,000 attendees from 146 countries, with surging interest in creator economy and enterprise media. AI and cloud workflows dominated the agenda.

Netflix pursues deeply discounted Radford Studio Center acquisition, capitalizing on depressed LA real estate values from interest rate hikes and production slowdowns.

Netflix shares fell 10% after Q1 results despite 16% revenue growth and 18% operating income surge, signaling investor caution over forward outlook.

Upper Deck releases final DC x NHL crossover set 'Secret Identity' with flip lenticular technology, exclusively on e-Pack through May 2026. Set completers earn special Superman achievement card.

Netflix beat Q1 earnings expectations significantly but fell 11.8% Friday due to modest Q2 guidance and co-founder Reed Hastings' board exit announcement.

Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison defends $110B Warner Bros merger, commits to 30+ annual films with 45-day theatrical windows amid regulatory concerns.

Netflix delivers strong Q1 results with $12.25B revenue and $1.23 EPS, though stock falls after Reed Hastings exits board.

Netflix stock crashed 9% after-hours despite beating Q1 earnings, citing disappointing Q2 revenue guidance of $12.5B versus $12.65B consensus expectations.

Netflix reports Q1 2026 earnings April 16 amid 13.38% YTD gains, bullish analyst outlook, but subscriber pushback on recent price hikes.

Warner Bros. Discovery launches HBO Max content on JioHotstar to tap India's booming streaming market amid broader expansion efforts.

Over 1,000 Hollywood creators urge regulators to block Paramount-Warner Bros merger, citing consolidation fears, while Paramount secures permanent financing reducing debt by $5 billion.

Paramount Skydance secures $10 billion permanent financing for Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition, reducing total debt commitment to $49 billion with closing targeted for July 2026.

Box office strength signals resilient consumer spending. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie's $195M Easter weekend haul and record 2026 ticket sales boosted AMC 11%, suggesting discretionary spending remains intact despite inflation.

Paramount Skydance secures $24B Gulf equity backing for Warner Bros. Discovery deal. Saudi PIF, Qatar QIA, and Abu Dhabi's L'imad hold non-voting stakes.

Netflix has recovered 25% since abandoning Warner Bros. Discovery deal, with analysts bullish on ad revenue growth and valuation metrics ahead of April 16 earnings.