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After the Skydance-Paramount merger and Comcast spinoff, these are the media deals industry insiders think could be next


Published on 2024-12-16 04:44:08 - Business Insider
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  • With several buzzy media and entertainment deals already planned for 2025, industry insiders say next year could see a flurry of M&A activity.

The article from Business Insider discusses potential media mergers and acquisitions following Comcast's decision to spin off its Hulu stake and the ongoing talks between Skydance Media and Paramount Global. Key points include the possibility of Warner Bros. Discovery acquiring Paramount, which could lead to significant consolidation in the media industry. Additionally, there's speculation about Comcast potentially buying Warner Bros. Discovery, which would create a formidable media conglomerate. The article also mentions other potential deals like Amazon acquiring Lionsgate or MGM, and the strategic implications of these mergers on content distribution, streaming services, and market competition. The overarching theme is the reshaping of the media landscape through strategic partnerships and acquisitions to better compete in the streaming wars and adapt to changing consumer behaviors.

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