The Town with Matthew Belloni

Warner Bros. and Paramount Are Talking. Should They Merge?

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Dec 21, 2023
Exploring the potential merger between Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Global, including challenges faced by both companies in the streaming era. Examining the financial performance of streaming services like HBO Max and Paramount Plus. Discussing the importance of brands in the entertainment industry and the debate on getting bigger or smaller. Predicting the potential box office performance of 'Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom' and a subdued holiday season.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 4min
2
Challenges and Speculations
03:55 • 12min
3
Profitability of Streaming Services: A Comparison of HBO and Max
15:47 • 2min
4
The Potential Merger Between Warner Bros. and Paramount
17:21 • 10min
5
The Importance of Brands and the Debate Over Getting Bigger or Smaller
27:02 • 2min
6
Predicting the Potential Box Office Performance of Aquaman and Other Movies
28:49 • 3min