Paramount’s latest move

• Paramount launched a $30 per share cash offer to block Warner from accepting Netflix’s $27.75 bid for its studios and streaming services.
• The company also seeks a stake in Discovery Global, Warner’s new cable spin‑off.

New bidding window

• A seven‑day period opened for Paramount to raise its offer.
• Analysts predict a lift to $32–$34 per share to pressure Netflix into matching.
• Paramount’s CEO insists the company will not overpay, while Netflix’s co‑CEO Ted Sarandos stresses discipline.

Regulatory and shareholder hurdles

• The deal requires approval from U.S. and international regulators.
• Warner will hold a special meeting on March 20 for shareholders to vote on the Netflix proposal.

Public stances

• Netflix accuses Paramount of spreading false information.
• Paramount claims the process is biased.

Upcoming developments

• Industry insiders expect more chatter on earnings calls this week.
• Paramount will report its latest quarter Wednesday.
• Warner will report Thursday.
• Both companies have declined to comment further.

Investors are closely watching this battle, which could reshape the streaming and cable landscape.