Democratic senators raise alarm over foreign investment in Paramount, Warner Bros merger

A group of six Democratic senators ​on Thursday expressed serious ‌concerns about planned foreign ownership interests in the proposed $111 ​billion Paramount-Warner Bros. ​Discovery merger.

Reuters • May 21, 2026

Wall Street banks boost Warner Bros loan to over $10 billion ahead of Paramount merger

Wall Street banks led by JPMorgan have increased the size of a loan ​package for Warner Bros Discovery to over $10 ‌billion as the media company seeks to refinance debt ahead of its planned merger with Paramount Skydance , ​according to terms seen by Reuters ​on Thursday.

Reuters • May 21, 2026

Paramount reportedly aims to finalize Warner Bros. Discovery deal as soon as July

The David Ellison-led company has publicly said it expects the $110 billion deal to close by the third quarter, or Sept. 30.

New York Post • May 20, 2026

Wall St banks launch loan sale to refinance Warner Bros' bridge facility

Wall Street banks led by JPMorgan on Tuesday launched a loan sale tied to Warner Bros Discovery that would ​help the media company refinance part of its $15 ‌billion bridge facility and cover related fees and expenses.

Reuters • May 19, 2026

Warner Bros. Discovery Announces Commencement of Consent Solicitations

NEW YORK, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (NASDAQ: WBD) ("WBD") today announced that Discovery Global Holdings, Inc. (formerly WarnerMedia Holdings, Inc.) (the "DGH Issuer") and Discovery Communications, LLC (the "DCL Issuer" and together with the DGH Issuer, each a "WBD Issuer" and collectively the "WBD Issuers"), each a subsidiary of WBD, have commenced solicitations (with respect to each Class of WBD Notes (each defined by reference to the table set forth below), a "Consent Solicitation" and collectively, the "Consent Solicitations") of consents, upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the related consent solicitation statement (the "Consent Solicitation Statement"), from holders of the WBD Notes to certain proposed amendments (the "Proposed Amendments") to the indentures governing the WBD Notes (collectively, the "Existing WBD Indentures").

PRNewsWire • May 19, 2026

Creator content made the main stage at TV's 'upfront' pitches — and not just for YouTube

Creator content, from YouTube stars to long-standing influencers in genres like cooking and home improvement, was a highlight during the media industry's presentations to advertisers this week. While creators are the main draw of YouTube's offering, and therefore its pitch to advertisers, legacy media giants like Fox Corp. and Warner Bros.

CNBC • May 16, 2026

Paramount's Warner Bros. Takeover Expected To Breach Its SkyShowtime Venture With Comcast

EXCLUSIVE: Paramount's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is expected to create complications for its SkyShowtime partnership with Comcast, Deadline can reveal.

Deadline • May 15, 2026

U.S., EU lawmakers pledge European scrutiny of Paramount's WBD deal

A group of U.S. and EU lawmakers said European regulators will "closely examine" Paramount's proposed acquisition of Warner Brothers Discovery. The lawmakers sent a joint letter to Paramount CEO David Ellison shared exclusively with CNBC.

CNBC • May 14, 2026

Netflix, Disney, FuboTV, WBD And The Streaming Media Landscape

Streaming media expert Dan Rayburn explains why he's focused on packaging, bundling and distribution of content services. Netflix's (NFLX) balance sheet transparency and management's willingness to walk away from costly deals reinforce its long-term strategic positioning and shareholder alignment.

Seeking Alpha • May 14, 2026

Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (WBD) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately.

Zacks Investment Research • May 13, 2026