The Battle For Warner Bros. And What It Means for the Independent Filmmaker
Issue #01 · January 2026 · Independent Filmmakers Academy
By Jack Polando, IFA Review
Editor’s Note
Netflix is currently set to buy Warner Bros.’ film and television studios as well as HBO and HBO Max for ~$82.7 billion enterprise value. Paramount Skydance has mounted a rival bid offering
~$108 ...
by Jack Polando —
Jan 23, 2026
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