The saga of the acquisition of entertainment giant Warner Bros is coming to an end: Netflix backs down and Paramount wins the bid, with the support of the Trump clan and the “new far-right Citizen Kane”, Larry Ellison. Behind this market between sprawling conglomerates hide crucial stakes: hyper-concentration of the media, domination over the production of imaginations, political agenda shareholder,… This story speaks volumes about the new forms of entertainment capitalism and a large-scale cultural battle.
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[Context: The article discusses the end of the acquisition battle for Warner Bros between Netflix and Paramount, highlighting the involvement of prominent figures like Larry Ellison and the Trump clan. It also delves into the implications for the entertainment industry and cultural landscape.]
[Fact Check: Larry Ellison is a prominent businessman but there is no verified source confirming him as the “new far-right Citizen Kane”. Use caution when interpreting such claims.]
