"Last week, Netflix surprised us all when it announced plans for an $82.7 billion acquisition of Warner Bros., a move that would fundamentally reshape the world of streaming video and Hollywood. But Paramount isn't giving up on WB - this week it launched a $108 billion hostile takeover effort. In this episode, we discuss why everyone is fighting for WB, and why Netflix may be the best worst option for the storied movie studio."
"What the Netflix bid for Warner Bros. means for at-home streamers and moviegoers - 1:55 Disney characters are coming to Sora after OpenAI struck a deal - 32:59 Meta may be giving up on open source for Llama - 43:53 Google CEO says we're just going to have to grin and bear societal disruption via AI - 46:46 Around Engadget: The Kindle Scribe Colorsoft is good, but is it $630 good? - 49:06"
Netflix announced an $82.7 billion plan to acquire Warner Bros., a move that could reshape the streaming landscape and Hollywood's studio structure. Paramount responded with a $108 billion hostile takeover effort, escalating a high-stakes competition for control of Warner Bros. The bids reflect strategic value in content libraries, distribution, and franchise ownership. Additional topics include Disney characters coming to Sora after an OpenAI deal, questions around Meta's Llama open-source strategy, Google leadership comments on AI-driven societal disruption, and reviews and highlights from tech and entertainment coverage.
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