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Paramount submits a higher offer for Warner Bros. Discovery, intensifying its takeover battle with Netflix ahead of the March 20 shareholder vote.

Paramount’s Higher Offer Puts Pressure on Netflix’s Warner Bros. Deal

Riz Kh February 24, 2026

The battle for Warner Bros. Discovery has entered a more aggressive phase, with Paramount Global — backed by Skydance — reportedly submitting a higher revised offer in a bid to outmaneuver Netflix and seize control of the media giant. After initially proposing an all-cash bid valued at roughly $30 per share — amounting to approximately $108 billion for the full company — Paramount has now signaled willingness to increase that

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First reactions to Project Hail Mary praise Ryan Gosling and call Phil Lord and Christopher Miller’s sci-fi epic a must-see and awards contender.

‘Project Hail Mary’ First Reactions: Ryan Gosling Hailed as a “Shining Star” in Lord & Miller’s Must-See Space Epic

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Tom Hanks will portray Abraham Lincoln in a hybrid live-action and stop-motion adaptation of Lincoln in the Bardo, directed by Duke Johnson.

Tom Hanks to Play Abraham Lincoln in Adaptation of Lincoln in the Bardo

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Ryan Coogler becomes first Black winner of BAFTA Original Screenplay as Sentimental Value becomes Norway’s first BAFTA-winning film.

Ryan Coogler Makes BAFTA History as Norway Scores First Win

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Film-Shot Oscar Nominees Lead Kodak Film Awards 2026

Oscar Nominees Shot on Film Lead 2026 Kodak Film Awards

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Neon Eyes Stake Sale to Department M

Neon in Negotiations With Department M Investors

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Sundance Film Festival announces Jan. 21–31, 2027 dates for its first edition in Boulder, Colorado, ending its decades-long run in Utah. — Sundance Sets Jan. 21–31, 2027 Dates for First Boulder Edition After Decades in Utah

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The Sundance Film Festival has officially announced that its 2027 edition — the first to be held in Boulder, Colorado — will take place from January 21 to January 31,...

Manipuri film Boong wins Best Children’s and Family Film at BAFTA 2026, marking a historic first for Indian regional cinema.

Manipur’s Boong Makes History With BAFTA Win for Best Children’s and Family Film

Utah’s $2M AI Film Grant Signals New Era

Utah Backs $2M AI Film Initiative Ahead of Sundance Exit

Warner Bros.’ Wuthering Heights targets a $70M–$80M global opening as Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi lead the Presidents Day box office frame.

Wuthering Heights Targets $70M–$80M Global Opening in Presidents Day Box Office Test

Catherine O’Hara, the Emmy-winning actor known for Home Alone, Best in Show and Schitt’s Creek, has died at 71 after a brief illness.

Catherine O’Hara, ‘Home Alone’ and ‘Schitt’s Creek’ Star, Dies at 71

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Pegasus 3 surges past $150M during Chinese New Year while Wuthering Heights drops 48% in its second weekend at the global box office. — Chinese New Year Boosts Pegasus 3 as Wuthering Heights Falls 48%

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The global box office split into two sharply contrasting stories this weekend: China’s Lunar New Year corridor powered Pegasus 3 to a commanding surge, while Wuthering Heights cooled significantly following its strong opening frame. During the Spring Festival period —...

GOAT climbs to No. 1 at the US box office, overtaking Wuthering Heights as steep drops and moderate openings define the February frame.

GOAT Replaces Wuthering Heights at No. 1 as US Box Office Shows Post-Holiday Slowdown

Pegasus 3 Leads China’s Lunar New Year Box Office

China Dominates Global Box Office During Spring Festival

O Romeo opens at ₹30.15 Cr, Border 2 hits ₹321.95 Cr. Full India Valentine’s Day 2026 weekend box office breakdown and totals.

Valentine’s Day 2026 Box Office: O Romeo Opens Strong, Border 2 Crosses ₹321 Cr Mark

Wuthering Heights tops Presidents’ Day box office as GOAT and Crime 101 follow. Full US weekend roundup with overseas totals and trends.

US Box Office: Wuthering Heights Rules Presidents’ Day Weekend as GOAT and Crime 101 Trail Behind

Still from 2025 European film Belen, referenced in UNIC 2025 European cinema admissions and box office report.

European Cinema Admissions Fell 5.3% in 2025 as Box Office Holds at €6.9 Billion

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First reactions to Project Hail Mary praise Ryan Gosling and call Phil Lord and Christopher Miller’s sci-fi epic a must-see and awards contender.

‘Project Hail Mary’ First Reactions: Ryan Gosling Hailed...

February 25, 2026 • Desk

Early reactions to Project Hail Mary are signaling that audiences may be in for one of 2026’s biggest cinematic surprises....

Sundance Film Festival announces Jan. 21–31, 2027 dates for its first edition in Boulder, Colorado, ending its decades-long run in Utah.

Sundance Sets Jan. 21–31, 2027 Dates...

February 25, 2026 • Riz Kh

Paramount submits a higher offer for Warner Bros. Discovery, intensifying its takeover battle with Netflix ahead of the March 20 shareholder vote.

Paramount’s Higher Offer Puts Pressure on...

February 24, 2026 • Riz Kh

Pegasus 3 surges past $150M during Chinese New Year while Wuthering Heights drops 48% in its second weekend at the global box office.

Chinese New Year Boosts Pegasus 3...

February 24, 2026 • Sharad Jaiswal

Netflix’s Frankenstein and KPop Demon Hunters join the Criterion Collection, marking a major moment for streaming films entering cinema canon.

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February 24, 2026 • Desk

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