Hollyweird #040 - Merger Mystery Tour
The Horror Show: A Horror Movie Podcast
Release Date: 12/16/2025
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The Horror Show: A Horror Movie Podcast
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Hollyweird #040 - Merger Mystery Tour
The Horror Show: A Horror Movie Podcast
In this episode, hosts Lexi and Sean explore the complexities and historical context of media mergers, focusing on the recent developments involving Warner Bros. Discovery, Netflix, and Paramount. They discuss the impact of these mergers on the film and TV industry, including potential job cuts, distribution changes, and the future of theatrical releases. The hosts also delve into the history of major studio mergers and the 1948 Paramount Supreme Court case that ended studio monopolies on theaters. They pro
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The Horror Show: A Horror Movie Podcast
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The Horror Show: A Horror Movie Podcast
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The Horror Show: A Horror Movie Podcast
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The Horror Show: A Horror Movie Podcast
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The Horror Show: A Horror Movie Podcast
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info_outlineIn this episode, hosts Lexi and Sean explore the complexities and historical context of media mergers, focusing on the recent developments involving Warner Bros. Discovery, Netflix, and Paramount. They discuss the impact of these mergers on the film and TV industry, including potential job cuts, distribution changes, and the future of theatrical releases. The hosts also delve into the history of major studio mergers and the 1948 Paramount Supreme Court case that ended studio monopolies on theaters. They provide insights into the current state of streaming services and speculate on the potential outcomes of the ongoing bidding war for Warner Bros.
00:00 Introduction and Positive Feedback
01:00 Patreon Updates and New Stickers
02:50 Exciting Movie Teasers
04:03 Breaking News: Warner Brothers Acquired by Netflix
05:18 Deep Dive: Media Mergers and Acquisitions
06:27 Impact of Mergers on Studios and Distribution
11:25 Major Studios and Their Holdings
16:30 History of Studio Mergers and Acquisitions
29:05 The Role of Studios in Movie Distribution
35:48 High School Drama and Gossip
36:35 The Paramount Supreme Court Case of 1948
37:52 Block Booking and Studio Monopolies
39:08 The Reversal of the Decrees in 2020
40:30 Mergers and Acquisitions: Ted Turner and Amazon
42:02 New Line and Lord of the Rings Lawsuits
42:56 Creative Control and Studio Acquisitions
44:40 Netflix vs. Paramount: The Battle for WBD
48:02 Streaming Services and Theatrical Releases
49:11 Yearly Wrap-Up and Oscar Predictions
52:00 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Events
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