Media Clips

What an Acquisition of Warner Bros. Means for the Industry

Episode Summary

Warner Bros. has stated they are going with Netflix, but does Paramount still have a chance?

Episode Notes

In this episode of GHJ’s Media Clips podcast, GHJ Entertainment Practice Leader Ilan Haimoff speaks with renowned industry experts, including: 

• O’Melveny & Myers Partner Lindsay Conner
• USC Annenberg's Center for the Digital Future Director Dr. Jeffrey Cole
• Brecheen, Feldman, Breimer, Silver & Thompson Partner Leigh Brecheen

The panel breaks down what a Warner Bros. deal would mean for the film and television industry. This features discussion around:

• What Netflix and Paramount would gain from acquiring Warner Bros. (or parts of it)
• What the entertainment landscape will look like if Netflix achieves this deal
• What it will look like if Paramount does
• How a Netflix or Paramount acquisition of Warner Bros. will affect producers, investors, co-finance partners and talent
• Regulatory challenges ahead for these companies
• Action steps for entertainment professionals to take now

Listen to the podcast to learn more.