Comcast's Warner Bid: Lessons Learned
Update: 2025-12-08
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Comcasts bid for Warner Brothers Discoverys assets, focusing on the film studio and streaming service, was revealed as unsuccessful. Despite knowing their chances were slim, Comcast felt obligated to explore the opportunity. Their proposal involved a significant share of ownership in a new entertainment company, combining NBCUniversal with Warner Brothers studio and HBO Max under Comcasts control. However, the Warner Brothers board likely preferred the certainty of cash or stable stock. Comcasts streaming service, Peacock, has been growing, reaching forty-one million subscribers, and is focusing on sports rights and live events to boost its growth.
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