Paramount Expected To Easily Secure EU Nod For Warner Bros Deal, Sources Say

Paramount Skydance, is expected to easily gain European Union antitrust approval to buy Warner Bros Discovery, opens new tab while divestments, if required to address regulatory concerns, will likely be minor, two people with direct knowledge of the matter said on Friday.

Unlike Netflix's aborted bid, Paramount's offer faces fewer regulatory hurdles because a combined Paramount and Warner Bros has a market share of below 20% in all markets across Europe, the people said. They spoke anonymously because of the sensitivity of the matter.

European Commission antitrust regulators usually take a tough line when market share is 30% or more. Paramount has yet to formally seek EU approval, but is providing information on its businesses.

The deal would also require approval under the EU's foreign subsidies regulation because Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, Abu Dhabi's L'imad Holding Company and the Qatar Investment Authority are also bankrolling the bid. The FSR targets unfair foreign state aid.

Paramount declined to comment. The Commission said the deal has not been formally notified to the watchdog and declined further comment.

PARAMOUNT OPEN TO DIVESTING MINOR CHANNELS

While Paramount hopes to secure unconditional EU approval, the company is willing to divest minor channels such as its children's brands if required, the people said. Overlapping businesses include the combination of two studios and several TV channels.

Paramount has Nickelodeon while Warner Bros owns the Cartoon Network.

Paramount will likely seek formal EU approval in the coming months, the people said, which will then kick off a 25-working-day preliminary review, which can be extended by 10 working days if remedies are offered at the end of the 25 days.

California may be the biggest obstacle to the deal. Regulatory approvals from the U.S. and UK are also key deal requirements.

Paramount has been on the charm offensive in Europe since January, with CEO David Ellison meeting French President Emmanuel Macron that month while Chief Legal Officer Makan Delrahim met the European Commission's top merger official Guillaume Loriot that same week, the people said.

Delrahim is well-acquainted with Loriot from his previous stint as assistant attorney general at the U.S. Department of Justice's antitrust division.

European Parliament lawmaker Andreas Schwab, who has criticised Netflix's bid and led the negotiations in several pieces of tech legislation in recent years and also met Delrahim last month, said a Paramount bid poses fewer issues.

"I think Paramount is something we could accept. It is a concentration in the production of films. There is no risk of a digital champion taking over the video streaming market," he said.

Warner Bros. Discovery Declares New Paramount Bid A ‘Superior Proposal’; Netflix Has Four Business Days To Match

The board of Warner Bros. Discovery said Thursday it has determined that the latest offer from Paramount Skydance is a “superior proposal” to its existing merger pact with Netflix. The move sets off a four-day clock for Netflix to make a counteroffer to the nearly $83 billion deal that it reached with WBD in early December.

Netflix has four business days, or Wednesday, March 4 at 11:59 p.m. ET, to come up with a new proposal to salvage the deal.

In a statement Thursday, WBD said, “Following the conclusion of this period, if the Board determines in good faith, after consultation with its independent financial and legal advisors, that, after considering any revisions to the terms of the Netflix merger agreement proposed by Netflix, the PSKY proposal continues to constitute a ‘company superior proposal,’ WBD would be entitled to terminate the Netflix merger agreement.”

As it stands, Warner Bros. Discovery’s Netflix agreement remains in effect, and the WBD board says it is continuing to recommend in favor of that deal, which is up for a vote on March 20. 

Paramount Skydance chief David Ellison issued a statement Thursday in response to WBD’s announcement, saying: “We are pleased WBD’s Board has unanimously affirmed the superior value of our offer, which delivers to WBD shareholders superior value, certainty and speed to closing.”

Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos is believed to be in Washington, D.C. today in an effort to lobby Trump administration officials on the deal. Amid the fractious national political environment, the Netflix-WBD deal has become a lightning rod for critics. The Justice Department has embarked on a regulatory review that promises to probe all aspects of Netflix’s business, exposing the streaming giant to more scrutiny in D.C. that it has ever faced before.

In its statement, Warner Bros. listed the elements of the revised Paramount Skydance bid that turned the tables:

• Increased the purchase price to $31 a share in cash; 

• Accelerated timing of the daily “ticking fee” of $0.25 per quarter to begin after September 30, 2026, until the consummation of the Paramount transaction, rather than starting in January.

• Increased the regulatory breakup fee to $7 billion in the event the transaction does not close due to regulatory matters;

• Reaffirmed it will pay the $2.8 billion termination fee which WBD would be required to pay to Netflix to terminate its existing Netflix merger agreement,

• Reaffirmed it will eliminate WBD’s potential $1.5 billion financing cost associated with its debt exchange offer,

• Agreed to an obligation to contribute additional equity funding to the extent needed to support the solvency certificate required by PSKY’s lending banks, and 

• Agreed to a “Company Material Adverse Effect” definition that means the price won’t be dropped if WBD’s linear networks decline faster than expected before the deal closes.

The Netflix deal, which includes buying Warner Bros. and HBO Max, is valued at nearly $83 billion. Paramount’s latest bid was a $108 billion all-cash offer for the entirety of WBD, including its linear cable channels. With the addition of $1 to the per-share price to reach $31 per share, the Paramount proposal submitted Feb. 24 amounts to approximately a $111 billion bid, including the $33 billion in debt that WBD is currently shouldering on its books.

Blue Bloods Returns To eSeries With Season 4

Starting 3 March at 17:00

Blue Bloods Season 4 follows the Reagan family, a family of law enforcement officers in New York City, who each bring unique perspectives to the challenges of their work. At the heart of the series is Frank Reagan, played by Tom Selleck, the New York Police Commissioner and the family patriarch. Frank's oldest son, Danny, a seasoned detective and Iraq War veteran, often uses unconventional tactics to solve cases, creating tension in a family bound by duty but divided into methods. His daughter Erin is an assistant district attorney and the only woman among the Reagan siblings, tasked with balancing her legal career with the family's values. Jamie, the youngest, and a Harvard Law graduate, gave up a lucrative career in law to follow in the family's footsteps, even joining a covert investigation unbeknownst to his father. Season 4 delves into more complex cases and introduces new ethical dilemmas that test the Reagans’ family bonds. As new threats arise, each member is forced to confront personal values against their professional responsibilities. The show balances drama, action, and moral questioning, making Blue Bloods a compelling exploration of loyalty, justice, and family tradition.

Cartoon Network’s New Series Goat Girl Celebrates Finding Your Herd This March Across Africa

• Goat Girl is co-directed by Lauri Saunders and Matthieu Giner, who balance the show’s character-driven comedy with themes of resilience and self-belief.

• The voice cast includes Rebecca Hanssen as Gigi, alongside Belinda Stewart‑Wilson, Steven Kynman, Sebastian Charles, Shannon Hayes, Mitchell Zhangazha, Jessie May, Brigid Leahy, Brigid Leahy, Arun Blair-Mangat and Marisa Dargahi.

• Produced by Daily Madness, MIAM! Animation, and Thuristar. In coproduction with KiKA and VRT-Ketnet. With the participation of Warner Bros. Discovery Kids & Family EMEA. Made in association with RTÉ.

• The series is animated in expressive 2D with a bold visual style that highlights Gigi’s quirky nature.

Season 1 consists of 26 x 11’ episodes set in a world where the grass is always greener… and sometimes eaten.

This March, Cartoon Network introduces Goat Girl, a coming‑of‑age comedy about a girl who approaches life with quiet determination, a lot of heart, and just the right amount of goat‑like stubbornness.

 

A Story About Standing Out, Even When You’re Trying to Fit In

At the centre of the series is Gigi, a 13‑year‑old girl raised by mountain goats. Now stepping into the world of humans for the first time, she faces a challenge far bigger than any cliff face: navigating school, friendships, and the everyday uncertainties of growing up.

 

The show follows her as she learns to balance her unusual upbringing with the realities of tween life, first tests, first zits, shifting friendships, all while discovering that her “goatiness” may be more of a strength than she realises. As co‑creator Shannon George explains, “She’s stubborn, and she’s strong, and she’s wild… and that really comes to the fore when her goaty instincts kick in.” It’s a description that deepens our understanding of how Gigi’s instincts shape her journey.

 

A Celebration of Being Yourself

Goat Girl is ultimately a story about belonging, not by changing who you are, but by embracing it. Gigi’s journey mirrors the experiences of many tweens as they figure out where they fit and what makes them unique. Co‑creator Kristina Yee reflects on this idea, noting, “There’s so much joy in being yourself and embracing yourself fully, and being unafraid to show other people who you are… be confident, be your coolest goaty self.” It’s a reminder that sits at the centre of Gigi’s story.

 

A World Full of Warmth, Humour and Heart

Gigi’s instincts, climbing anything in sight, bleating when she’s excited, or fainting like her goat‑dad Billy, bring a gentle, character‑driven humour to the series. But beneath the comedy is a story about resilience, kindness, and finding your place in a world that doesn’t always make sense.

 

Find your herd this March when Goat Girl premieres on Cartoon Network Africa (DStv Channel 301) on Monday, 09 March 2026 @ 17:00.

Warner Bros. Discovery Warming Up To Paramount Deal

Paramount has upped its offer for Warner Bros. Discovery to $31 a share, above its previous offer of $30 per share.

Warner Bros. Discovery said the board has not yet made a determination as to whether the offer is superior to Netflix’s but says it could “reasonably be expected” to lead to a “company superior proposal.” Netflix has offered $27.75 per share for the company’s streaming and film assets alone, in a deal valued at $82.7 billion.

The revised proposal from Paramount not only includes the increased purchase price of $31.00 per WBD share in cash, but also a daily ticking fee payable to shareholders equal to $0.25 per quarter beginning after Sept. 30, 2026, as well as a $7 billion regulatory termination in the event the transaction does not close due to regulatory matters. Paramount has also agreed to pay the $2.8 billion termination fee that Warner Bros. would be required to pay to Netflix to terminate the existing merger agreement.

The ticking fee schedule was originally slated to start Dec. 31, and the $7 billion fee is also being raised from the $5.8 billion fee that the company proposed. The new timing for the ticking fee and the higher termination fee is meant to underscore Paramount’s confidence that it can get the deal through the regulatory process, and to put pressure on Netflix.

The companies, however, are still talking, which suggests that Paramount’s latest offer may not be its “best and final.” WBD had said that it wants to get to that point in order to remove any doubt over Paramount’s willingness to raise, and Netflix’s ability to match.

If the Warner Bros. board determines that Paramount’s offer is a “Company Superior Proposal,” Netflix will have four business days to negotiate with WBD and to propose any revisions to its bid.

Paramount has been launching hostile takeover bid directly with shareholders in its effort to undo the previously agreed $82.7 billion Netflix deal. That deal was first unveiled in December and amended into an all-cash bid in late January. Warner Bros. board members had given Paramount a deadline of early this week for a revised best and final bid. Paramount’s offer encompasses all of Warner Bros., which means it would also be taking on linear cable networks such as CNN, TBS, HGTV and TNT.

WBD has set a March 20 date for shareholders to vote on the Netflix deal, meaning that the clock is ticking to come to a conclusion one way or another.

Earlier this morning, Warner Bros. had said its board, along with financial and legal advisors were reviewing Paramount’s latest new offer, but did not reveal exact details of the bid. Paramount had also confirmed the bid but was mum on details.

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Press Release: A Bold New Era For African Young Entertainment With Base Pulse On DStv

A bold new era for African youth entertainment is loading as BASE Pulse prepares to officially switch on across the continent on DStv Channel 322.

Billed as a dynamic new multiplatform youth culture and entertainment channel, BASE Pulse is positioning itself as more than just another music offering. Instead, it promises to be a next-generation ecosystem where African creativity, storytelling and pop culture collide.

Every generation has a movement a beat stitched into its DNA. Across Africa, that movement lives in rhythms born in kasi corners and amplified onto global stages. It lives in fashion that turns identity into expression and in the voices of young creators shaping culture with confidence and ambition. BASE Pulse says it wants to bottle that energy and beam it across the continent.

Designed as a youth culture hub, the channel blends music, digital content, storytelling and real-world experiences to empower and amplify African creatives. From spotlighting emerging voices to celebrating established cultural movements, BASE Pulse aims to connect Africa’s youth to global opportunities through an always-on, multiplatform approach.

The channel is created by Pulse Entertainment, a next-generation media house focused on powering Africa’s creative economy. As a 360-degree media company, Pulse Entertainment says it is reshaping how African stories are created, distributed and experienced by bridging broadcast, digital, social and experiential platforms to build globally competitive African intellectual property.

Nomsa Philiso, director: content and general entertainment in English and Portuguese Africa at MultiChoice Group, a CANAL+ company, said the new addition strengthens the platform’s youth offering.

“We’re always looking at ways to add value to the DStv offering, and BASE Pulse does exactly that by introducing fresh African entertainment to the platform,” she said.

Channel manager Kgomotso Lakaje described the launch as the beginning of a cultural movement.

“BASE Pulse is not just a channel it is a movement. Our goal is to create a platform where African youth culture is not only celebrated, but also monetised, exported, and elevated globally. We are building a space where creators, brands, and audiences can connect in meaningful ways,” she said.

Presenter Caddy Tsotetsi echoed the sentiment, highlighting the continent’s youthful demographic.

“Africa has the youngest population in the world, and their stories deserve to be told at scale. As BASE Pulse, our commitment is to empower the next generation of creatives and give them a stage that stretches far beyond the continent,” she said.

Programming on the channel will span the latest music, trending pop culture moments, youth-focused storytelling, music documentaries, digital-first formats, dance reality content and interactive viewer-choice music blocks where audiences can select their favourite tracks.

Among the signature shows audiences can look forward to are Highlife Reloaded, celebrating classic Ghanaian Highlife reimagined for a new generation, and KeWave including KeWave East, KeWave West and KeWave South spotlighting the hottest sound movements from Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and beyond.

Another flagship show, Plugged-In, will deliver fast-paced daily entertainment news hosted by The Squad, keeping viewers up to date with trending stories, celebrity culture and the conversations shaping youth pop culture across Africa.

With its finger firmly on the pulse of the continent’s sound and style, BASE Pulse is gearing up to become the living heartbeat of African youth culture loud, unapologetic and ready to move.

Blink Kant Bo Season 3 March 2026 Teasers For eExtra

Monday 2 March 2026

Episode 38

Ifakat pushes Ferit and Seyran as foreclosure hits, while Kazim is kidnapped for ransom and Betül's secret with Tayfun is exposed.

Tuesday 3 March 2026

Episode 39

Abidin and Ferit rescue Kazim from Sevki. Betül discovers Tayfun has been hired as the mansion's driver. Seyran and Ferit go on their first date. Esme keeps trying to separate Seyran and Ferit.

Wednesday 4 March 2026

Episode 40

Halis accepts Abidin into the family as Ifakat drops a bombshell. Ferit and Seyran impress investors, with Ferit revealing Abidin as Halis Korhan's nephew. Gülgün is violently attacked in the street.

Thursday 5 March 2026

Episode 41

Seyran's divorce is finalized as Kazim vows to save the family business. Betül secretly pays for Gülgün's attack, Orhan's support angers her, Suna takes a pregnancy test, and Ferit battles anxiety over mounting debts.

Friday 6 March 2026

Episode 42

Orhan comforts Gülgün after the robbery, while Suna is crushed by a negative pregnancy test. Esme and Gülgün open a restaurant, and Ferit, Kazim and Abidin seek financial help from the mysterious Great Lady.

 

Monday 9 March 2026

Episode 43

Ferit secretly mortgages the mansion to secure funding, raising Seyran's suspicions. As Suna gets shocking health news, Seyran confronts Halis until Ferit suddenly collapses.

Tuesday 10 March 2026

Episode 44

Ferit collapses from stress as Betül's fight with Tayfun stirs chaos. Ferit pushes to mortgage the mansion, Suna learns devastating news about Seyran, and Esme clashes with Kazim over the restaurant.

Wednesday 11 March 2026

Episode 45

Ferit convinces Suna to agree to the mansion mortgage. Meanwhile, Halis awards Ferit the family's prestigious Agha ring, which upsets Orhan. Betül's lies begin to unravel as Ferit and Abidin confront Tayfun.

Thursday 12 March 2026

Episode 46

Suna and Ferit complete the mansion's mortgage under the Great Lady's watch. Esme and Gülgün face money troubles from Kazim's schemes, while Orhan uncovers Betül's lies but keeps silent to protect his honor.

Friday 13 March 2026

Episode 47

Orhan lies about Betül's pregnancy as fake stones cause chaos. Seyran learns Suna hid the truth, and the Great Lady reveals she's Abidin's mother and exposes the mortgage.

 

Monday 16 March 2026

Episode 48

Ferit confronts Isak over the fake stones. Seyran considers risky fertility treatment, Abidin clashes with Ferit and Suna over the secret mortgage, and the Great Lady reveals she's his mother to sway Kazim.

Tuesday 17 March 2026

Episode 49

Ferit and Abidin confront Naci in a dangerous neighborhood, but Seyran saves them. Suna clashes with Abidin over her secret with Ferit, while Seyran quietly considers risky fertility treatment.

Wednesday 18 March 2026

Episode 50

Ferit meets with Naci to recover the stolen stones, but the situation turns dangerous as Naci and his men attack Ferit. Halis sends his men to rescue Ferit. Seyran begins treatment to conceive, despite the risks.

Thursday 19 March 2026

Episode 51

Ferit reveals he mortgaged the mansion with Suna's help. Halis, in anger, banishes Ferit from the house. Suna faces backlash as Seyran takes charge to address the crisis.

Friday 20 March 2026

Episode 52

Ferit confronts Naci and learns that the stolen stones are with the Great Lady. Gülgün exposes Betül's affair with Tayfun and Betül is finally forced to leave the mansion.

 

Monday 23 March 2026

Episode 53

Ferit accuses the Great Lady of stealing the stones, but Halis reveals she returned them. He then names Seyran the new head of the company.

Tuesday 24 March 2026

Episode 54

Ferit and Suna share an unexpected kiss, leading Seyran to confront him. Guilt-ridden, Suna asks Abidin for a divorce, while Naci seeks refuge and exposes the Great Lady's schemes to Halis.

Wednesday 25 March 2026

Episode 55

Ferit returns after Halis apologizes and reclaims the mortgage bonds from the Great Lady. As she calls on her son Karam for revenge, Kazim is caught between both sides.

Thursday 26 March 2026

Episode 56

Suna refuses to reconcile with Abidin. As Halis warns of retaliation, Ifakat is kidnapped and assaulted before being returned, leaving the family shaken and facing a chilling threat.

Friday 27 March 2026

Episode 57

Traumatized after Karam's attack, Ifakat returns as the Great Lady demands Suna in exchange. Ferit storms the mansion and wounds Karam, while tensions explode at home and he urges Suna to leave.

 

Monday 30 March 2026

Episode 58

Ferit convinces Suna to leave the mansion as he secretly works on a plan to confront Karam and the Great Lady. Seyran grows concerned about Ferit's behavior, suspecting he is hiding something.

Tuesday 31 March 2026

Episode 59

Abidin and Karam launch a brutal attack on the Korhan mansion, leaving Ferit, Seyran, and Suna critically injured. As they're rushed to hospital, the family is left reeling.

 

Premiere episodes of Blink Kant Bo air on eExtra from Mondays to Fridays at 20h00.

 

Marianne – eExtra Se Nuwe Franse Misdaad-Drama Land In Maart

eExtra, ’n algemene vermaakskanaal wat telenovelas en dramareekse uit Turkye, Indië en Asië aanbied, lanseer ’n nuwe reeks, Marianne. Dit is ’n Franse misdaad-drama wat op die kanaal vanaf 1 Maart om 19:00 uitgesaai word.

Opsomming vir Marianne

Bekend as Marianne, One of a Kind! of Judge Marianne, volg die reeks Marianne Vauban, ’n hoogs onkonvensionele en uitgesproke ondersoekregter wat in Toulon gebaseer is. Marianne los komplekse, dikwels bisarre misdade op saam met Kaptein Raphaël Pastor en haar lojale hofklerk, Yves Marguet.

’n Dekade-oue koue saak rondom die moord op ’n prostituut staan sentraal in die intrige. Marianne het die slagoffer se seun, Zacharie, belowe dat sy die moordenaar sal vind. In Seisoen 1 neem sy die begaafde tiener onder haar vlerk terwyl sy werk om die amptelik geslote ondersoek te heropen.

Die reeks het vir die eerste keer in Augustus 2022 in Switserland uitgesaai, gevolg deur België en op France 2 in September 2022. Dit speel Marilou Berry as Marianne Vauban, Alexandre Steiger as Raphaël Pastor, Stéphane Pezerat as Yves en Alka Balbir as Selma.

Die eerste seisoen bestaan uit 6 episodes, elk met ’n duur van 52 minute. ’n Tweede seisoen is ook vervaardig, met verfilming wat na Marseille verskuif het.

In ander ontwikkelinge het eMedia Investments aangekondig dat hulle Kelders Van Geheime ná 2 seisoene sal kanselleer, met die reeks wat in Augustus 2026 sal afsluit. Ander programme wat binnekort eindig, sluit in House Of Zwide, Smoke & Mirrors en Scandal!.