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Warner Bros Wins Record 11 Oscars Amid Paramount Talks
16 Mar
Summary
- Warner Bros secured a record 11 Academy Awards this year.
- This ties previous studio records set in 1959, 1997, and 2003.
- The wins strengthen the studio's position in acquisition talks with Paramount.
Warner Bros has achieved a historic milestone, securing a record 11 Academy Awards at the 98th ceremony. This achievement ties previous records held by MGM, Paramount, and New Line Cinema. The studio entered the evening with 30 nominations, surpassing its own record from 1943.
Rival Netflix followed with six wins, while Disney, Apple, and Focus Features each secured one award. Paramount had no nominations for this year's ceremony. The studio's success, particularly from nominated films like Sinners and One Battle After Another, is poised to strengthen its hand in ongoing acquisition discussions with Paramount Skydance.
The potential $111 billion acquisition involves Warner Bros Discovery, encompassing various media assets. This record Oscar win solidifies Warner Bros' recent success as talks for its potential acquisition by Paramount Skydance progress.
