In this episode of GHJ’s Media Clips podcast, GHJ Entertainment Practice Leader Ilan Haimoff speaks with renowned industry experts, including:

• O’Melveny & Myers Partner Lindsay Conner
• USC Annenberg's Center for the Digital Future Director Dr. Jeffrey Cole
• Brecheen, Feldman, Breimer, Silver & Thompson Partner Leigh Brecheen

The panel breaks down what a Warner Bros. deal would mean for the film and television industry. This features discussion around:

• What Netflix and Paramount would gain from acquiring Warner Bros. (or parts of it)
• What the entertainment landscape will look like if Netflix achieves this deal
• What it will look like if Paramount does
• How a Netflix or Paramount acquisition of Warner Bros. will affect producers, investors, co-finance partners and talent
• Regulatory challenges ahead for these companies
• Action steps for entertainment professionals to take now

Listen to the podcast to learn more.

In the episode, discussion surrounds:

• Federal, state and local tax developments shaping year-end planning for studios, production companies and entertainment executives, covered by GHJ Entertainment Tax Expert Dan Li and GHJ SALT Practice Leader Frances Ellington Gutierrez
• International tax updates from film credits to digital taxes and transfer pricing, as well as how to plan for international production in 2026, explained by GHJ International Tax Expert Andreas Koller
• The evolution of finance departments in entertainment, including the latest trends in integrating technology, AI and outsourcing into accounting practices, covered by GHJ Client Accounting and Advisory Service Practice Leader Arna Erazo
• Market trends in the entertainment sector and expectations for increased capital availability in 2026, described by GHJ Transaction Advisory Services Practice Leader David Sutton
• Updates to GAAP accounting, covered by GHJ Audit and Assurance Expert Dan Landes
• Lastly, Ilan discusses considerations and best practices for profit participation audits going into 2026

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