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Paramount has officially expressed its intention to contest Netflix’s bid, signaling a hostile takeover attempt with an offer of $30 per share. Industry veterans like Mario Gabelli, managing billions, have publicly supported this bid, further heightening the intensity. The involvement of major institutional investors from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Abu Dhabi—who have pledged tens of billions in backing—adds layers of geopolitical influence to the financial maneuvers.