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David Zaslav could become a billionaire after WBD sale
With Netflix and Paramount fighting over acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery, David Zaslav stands to benefit the most.
WBD demands third-round bids, Paramount implies hostile takeover possibilities in new letter
The letter expresses "serious concerns about the fairness and adequacy of the bidding process," with the undertone being that Paramount could take its offer directly to shareholders.
Comcast bid looks to merge NBCUniversal with WBD, give David Zaslav management role
The Warner Bros. Discovery board could make a decision in the next few days.
Warner Bros. Discovery continues pivot away from sports as it awaits sales decision
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav confirmed sale talks and that sports would no longer play a role at HBO Max.
Warner Bros. Discovery publicly weighs sale opportunities amid Paramount bid
The company laid out several potential paths forward, citing "multiple parties" have conveyed interest in a purchase.
Warner Bros. Discovery denies initial Paramount takeover bid
The news would seemingly make Warner Bros. Discovery's plans to split the company in two more likely.
Warner Bros. Discovery split tracking to take place after March Madness
"We expect sometime in April that the companies will be split."
Warner Bros. Discovery reveals names for split company
The company to house TNT Sports will be called Discovery Global.
WBD, David Zaslav defend failed NBA negotiations in investor lawsuit
"WBD was engaged in tough negotiations with the NBA and hoped it would secure the NBA rights, but, ultimately, the NBA chose competing offers."
Warner Bros. Discovery to ‘significantly reduce’ David Zaslav salary after spinoff
"We structured the new compensation packages to address shareholders' feedback by fostering pay-for-performance alignment..."
John Skipper: WBD president David Zaslav’s salary ‘shockingly high’
"...if that is the correlation, he is quite overpaid."
Warner Bros. Discovery to split into two companies
The company will reportedly split its legacy assets from its streaming and studio divisions.
Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders vote against David Zaslav’s $51.9 million salary
The non-binding and symbolic vote won by a margin of almost 300 million votes.
Max will be re-rebranded as… HBO Max
"Today, we are bringing back HBO, the brand that represents the highest quality in media."
Ian Eagle touts David Zaslav continuing TNT’s relationship with NBA in spite of losing games
"David has continued the relationship with the NBA over the next decade, finding innovative ways to partner up"
Warner Bros. Discovery reportedly weighing spinoff of cable assets
The company has hired bankers to work out options that include a potential separation of its legacy assets from the company's future-looking streaming and studio entities.
Warner Bros. Discovery urged to cast Donald Trump Jr. in hunting/fishing show
WBD has been urged by Trump allies to kiss the ring.
Does WBD have an actual plan when it comes to sports?
WBD has sent an array of mixed signals regarding its sunsetting relationship with the NBA and now just what it wants to do with other sports.
TNT Sports eyeing UFC and F1 media rights
"UFC is a fantastic property and has piqued our interest. Formula One, as well."
WBD CEO says cutting NBA was a ‘great decision’
"Our job is to make sure we have enough quality sports so that we’re creating real value for the distributors."
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav: ‘We don’t need any more sports’
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav signaled a continued move away from expensive live sports properties after losing the NBA.
The 2024 Awfulies: Best & worst sports media moments of the year
Warner Bros. Discovery sued for misleading investors over NBA media rights loss
Defendants include WBD’s CEO David Zaslav and CFO Gunnar Wiedenfels.
TNT lands Big 12 games from ESPN as part of WBD-NBA settlement
As it turns out, the settlement was effectively a three-team trade.
