Streaming Into the Void - December 28, 2025 - Larry Ellison Backs the Bid

This week, Larry Ellison put his money where his mouth is, and promised $40 billion of his own money to shore up the Skydance bid for Warner Bros. Discovery.

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A Father and Son’s $108 Billion Hostile Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery - The New York Times

Why Isn't Paramount and the Ellisons Showing Warner Bros. Discovery Shareholders the Money? | Analysis

Paramount guarantees Larry Ellison backing in amended WBD bid

Larry Ellison’s Pledge to Backstop Paramount Bid Would Reshape Fortune - Bloomberg

Paramount's new offer for Warner Bros is not sufficient, major investor says | Reuters

Ellison’s hardball Warner Bros. tactics gave Netflix an opening

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The Extraction Universe Expands to South Korea with TYGO

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'Landman' Renewed For Season 3 At Paramount+

‘Platonic’ Nabs Season 3 at Apple TV

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'Down Cemetery Road' Renewed For Season 2 At Apple TV

‘The Last Frontier’ Canceled At Apple After One Season

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