Cordkillers (All Audio) Cordkillers 576: Who’s Warner Is It Anyway?
Nov 26, 2025
Warner Bros. Discovery is in the spotlight as Paramount, Netflix, and Comcast vie for ownership. The hosts debate the ramifications of these bids on HBO and other franchises. They also explore Netflix's brand integrity amid acquisitions and highlight Paramount's strong position. In entertainment news, they discuss a potential Stargate reboot, early renewals for shows, and the innovative multi-view feature for streaming live events. Finally, they share recommendations for unique films and mention the latest developments in pirated content takedowns.
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Three Buyers, Three Strategies
- Netflix, Paramount, and Comcast each bring different strategic fits to a potential Warner Bros. Discovery buyout.
- Paramount seems the likeliest buyer due to cash, desire for full ownership, and natural studio fit.
Netflix Faces A Brand Dilemma
- Netflix would face brand and windowing conflicts if it acquired HBO and Warner's studio assets.
- Brian warns that Netflix risks diluting its strong brand by absorbing many legacy studio subbrands.
Bidders Can Be Looky-Loos
- Bidders sometimes participate mainly to inspect books and learn, not to win the deal.
- Tom cites past auctions where companies entered to gain intel rather than actually acquire assets.
