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Paramount Races to Buy Warner Bros. Amid AI & Nuclear Talks

Paramount has been given a seven-day window to finalize its offer for Warner Bros. after Netflix, the preferred bidder, waived its exclusivity, according to a regulatory filing. The waiver, granted to allow discussions of unresolved deficiencies in Paramount's previous offers, gives Warner Bros. Discovery until Monday to negotiate a possible transaction with Paramount Skydance (PSKY), as reported by Fortune.

Netflix, in a statement, acknowledged the "ongoing distraction" caused by PSKY's actions for Warner Bros. Discovery stockholders and the entertainment industry. The streaming giant stated that it was confident its transaction provided "superior value and certainty." The waiver was granted to allow Warner Bros. Discovery to engage with PSKY to fully and finally resolve the situation.

Meanwhile, other developments are unfolding across various sectors. Representatives for the U.S. and Iran were scheduled to meet in Geneva Tuesday for a second round of nuclear talks, as reported by NPR. The U.S. was also building up military forces in the region.

In the business world, India's economy continued to show robust growth, despite volatility and foreign investment outflows, according to a 2026 analysis by Deloitte, as reported by Time. The analysis cited policies and reforms that boosted domestic demand and kept inflation low. Indian companies made up a significant portion of the Asia-Pacific's Best Companies, according to a ranking published earlier in February.

The entertainment industry also saw other developments. Warner Bros. Discovery was giving Paramount a week to submit its final offer after rejecting its latest bid, while still favoring Netflix's acquisition, according to The Verge. Netflix raised national security concerns regarding the foreign funding backing Paramount's bid, specifically citing concerns about Middle Eastern partners.

Additionally, a report drawing from multiple news sources, as covered by Variety, highlighted Blue Harbor Entertainment's acquisition of the Australian comedy-drama "Kangaroo Island" and the upcoming release of the survival horror game "Silent Hill: Townfall." The report also noted Laurie Spiegel's 40-year anniversary of algorithmic music, Samsung's AI marketing practices, global celebrations, and the return of Tobias Nölle to Berlinale Panorama with "Tristan Forever."

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