Britain Meets Hollywood: High-Stakes Discussions on Film Industry Future

British culture minister Lisa Nandy met with Paramount SkyDance CEO David Ellison to address issues in the UK's film and television sector as Ellison navigates a significant battle with Warner Bros Discovery. The talks coincided with a court ruling against Paramount's attempt to expedite its lawsuit concerning Warner Bros' sale to Netflix.

British culture minister Lisa Nandy engaged in crucial talks with Paramount SkyDance chief executive David Ellison this week, addressing key issues impacting the UK's film and television landscape, sources disclosed on Friday.

The discussions, held on Thursday, gain significance as Ellison manages Paramount's intense struggle with Warner Bros Discovery. Paramount has yet to issue an official comment.

The meeting coincided with a notable U.S. judge's rejection of Paramount's proposal to hasten its lawsuit against Warner Bros regarding the studio's slated sale to Netflix. Paramount is endeavoring to convince Warner Bros shareholders to favor its $30-per-share cash offer over Netflix's lower cash-and-stock proposition, seeking to elect directors to Warner Bros' board to foster negotiations.

(With inputs from agencies.)