Warner Bros. Discovery gives Paramount one week to present its ‘best and final’ offer
The Verge • 2/16/2026 – 2/17/2026
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- 2026-02-16
- 2026-02-17Warner Bros. Discovery gives Paramount one week to present its ‘best and final’ offer (current)
Score BreakdownRisk 45
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
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