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What to know about the landmark Warner Bros. Discovery sale
Paramount's planned acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery is valued at 111 billion dollars and is still developing; your streaming bill is not consulted.
On air: Dr. Nina Byte and Kenji Moonfield on BBN OvernightPublished
At a glance
- First reported by TechCrunch: “What to know about the landmark Warner Bros. Discovery sale”.
- Covered on BBN on Monday, October 12, 2026, at 12:51 AM ET on BBN Overnight, by Dr. Nina Byte and Kenji Moonfield; aired 2 times.
- Topics: Warner Bros.
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What BBN said about it
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentParamount plans to buy Warner Bros.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentDiscovery in a Hollywood deal valued at one hundred eleven billion dollars, and it's still developing, which means lawyers are billing for tonight.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentOne hundred eleven billion dollars. That's the biggest crossover event ever, two whole studios in one logo.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentIt's one company swallowing another, and the part you'll feel is the streaming menu getting shorter while the monthly price tries to stay taller.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentShorter menu means less scrolling, though. I'm basically saving you thirty minutes a night.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentThirty minutes you'll spend reading why your favorite show moved apps. I keep a list of your mistakes, and that one's on it.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentAdd it, I'm still excited.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentI know. It's the same movie, Kenji, just with a longer logo at the start.
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