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KKR-backed LEONINE Studios is under consideration for a takeover by shareholders of French TV production group Mediawan. This potential deal might value the merged company at a maximum of $3.3bn. KKR could retain a stake in the merged entity. A tie-up with Leonine would help Mediawan keep pace with bigger rival Banijay, Europe’s biggest independent TV production group. Banijay’s listed parent company, FL Entertainment, is valued at $4.1bn. KKR and private equity group Atwater Capital also hold minority stakes in Mediawan. Led by Fred Kogel, Munich-based Leonine was formed in 2019 through the merger of several German media production and distribution companies, such as Universum Film GmbH, i&u TV and Wiedemann & Berg Film. #PEInsights #privateequity #mergersandacquisitions #mediaindustry

RedBird IMI, an operator of an investment vehicle focused on acquiring and investing in large-scale media, entertainment and sports content properties, agreed to acquire All3Media, a British worldwide independent television, film, and digital production and distribution company, from Warner Bros. Discovery, global media and entertainment company, and Liberty Global, a multinational telecommunications company, for £1.15bn. "All3Media is one of the world's great content companies, and this gives us an incredible platform to continue to grow our expanding portfolio. The demand for new shows and ongoing existing series, both scripted and unscripted, makes All3 a perfect fit for us. And we would not be doing this if not for the tremendous confidence we have in the outstanding All3Media management team, led by Jane and Sara," Jeff Zucker, RedBird IMI CEO. All3Media is led by Jane Turton and Sara Geater. Redbird IMI (led by Jeff Zucker) is advised by Redbird Advisors, Gagnier Communications (led by Daniel Gagnier) and Risa Heller Communications (led by Risa Heller). Warner Bros. Discovery (led by Bruce Campbell) and Liberty Global (led by Andrea Salvato) is advised by J.P. Morgan and DLA Piper. #MergersAcquisitionsDivestitures #Media #PrivateEquity

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I'm excited to announce that my insights on the potential merger involving Paramount have been highlighted on Invest.com! The merger between Sony and Apollo could potentially be worth up to $29 billion, marking a significant shift in the media landscape. This development presents both opportunities and challenges in the industry. Check out the full article on Invest.com to learn more about this potential game-changing merger!

Big Hollywood Shake-Up Alert! 🎬🌟 Lights, camera, merger action! 🤝📺 Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav's recent meet-up with Paramount Global CEO Robert M. Bakish is the talk of the town! 💼🗽 Sources spill the beans on a potential industry game-changer! 🔍 Why it's epic: A mega-merger's on the cards, creating a powerhouse in news and entertainment, altering the industry landscape! 💥 🤔 What's cooking? Zaslav's chat with Shari Redstone hints at major moves. Warner Bros. Discovery's worth: $29 billion vs. Paramount's $10 billion. It's not a merger of equals! Think Paramount+ & HBO Max joining forces to tackle Netflix and Disney+. 💡 Behind the scenes: They're brainstorming! How can their assets complement each other? Speculations: Will Warner Bros. buy Paramount or its parent company, National Amusements Inc. (NAI)? Both options on the table! 🤝 Potential synergy plays: International power-ups for Paramount's franchises through WBD's distribution. CBS News + CNN for a global news behemoth. The merger might combine CBS Sports with WBD's Turner Sports for colossal TV rights. 👀 Paramount's situation: Debt woes! They're on the hunt for a strategic partner or buyer. Recent stock spike after Skydance Media and RedBird Capital Partners sniffed around. 💡 What to expect: Strategy akin to Zaslav's past mergers. Confidence in regulatory approval, despite antitrust buzz. 🌟 Takeaway: Talks are early, no deal set yet. But with cord-cutting chaos and Big Tech's growing hold, these big players can't sit idle! 🚀 🤫 Keep watching this Hollywood drama unfold! Stay tuned! 🍿📈 *** #EntertainmentNews #Media #Merger #Hollywood #BigMoves

Now we're talkin! Blackwells Capital gets it. The other week, I was talking about the fundamental need for organic growth. M&A will only carry you so far. Companies, always, must continue to focus on their core products. --“Disney will never be valued as a technology firm, until it begins to think like a technology firm,” Blackwells said.-- I understand how difficult digital transformation can seem. Your legacy business is running fine. Growth isn't explosive, but it's chugging along. And you're busy with the day to day operations. You don't have time, or the expertise, to create a tech strategy, let alone create a tactical execution plan. But if you don't commit to a tech transformation, then you're going to get left behind. #disney

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Here's the thing…our world is shifting. Jobs as we know them are changing, and not all are coming back, partly due to all this AI and the rise of inflation. It’s a tough pill to swallow, but it’s also a wake-up call. We are living through a transformation, and it's more important than ever to lean into our passions and dreams. When the economy shifted and I lost my job, I saw it as a pivotal moment. I was tired of the corporate politics and the flat out GASLIGHTING. I had enough. I took the leap to invest 100% in my business, embracing my role now as an Executive Producer. Now, I’m focused on collaborating with exceptional partners to create not just movies, but extraordinary experiences. We're talking about captivating movies, engaging TV series, impactful commercial advertisements, and vibrant events with A-list talent – all designed to elevate brands and forge strong community connections. To those looking to make a mark in the world of film and entertainment: the opportunity is here. We're on the lookout for investors eager to step into the role of executive producing, partnering with us to bring stories to life with A-list talent. If you’re passionate about making a difference in the film industry and want to be part of something groundbreaking, let's connect. https://lnkd.in/gnHm3PYn [email protected] \#FilmInvestment #ExecutiveProducing #MediaInnovation #RoselynOmaka #BolanleMedia #JoinTheJourney

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