➀ Warner Bros. has struggled with its gaming division in recent years, leading to speculation about Sony's interest in acquiring parts of WBD. ➁ Sony's acquisition could benefit the industry by leveraging WBD's IPs and studios. ➂ The potential deal includes WBD's streaming services, IPs, and gaming assets, which could align well with Sony's strategy.

1. Roku faces decelerating growth but maintains a strong net cash position and progress toward profitability; 2. Management expresses confidence in long-term streaming trends and profitability goals despite macroeconomic challenges; 3. Valuation appears reasonable with potential for double-digit returns, though risks include competition, margin pressures, and overinvestment in subscription services.

1. The Borderlands film, despite a star-studded cast, has underperformed at the box office and received negative reviews. 2. The film is set to be released on streaming platforms on August 30th, just a few weeks after its cinema debut. 3. With a production cost of over $100 million and a global box office return of around $17 million, the film is unlikely to recoup its investment through ticket sales and will rely on streaming and physical media sales for recovery.

1. Apple is considering introducing an ad-supported tier for Apple TV Plus, similar to competitors like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video. 2. This move could lower the subscription cost back to the original $4.99 a month. 3. The introduction of ads may also lead to other differences in subscription tiers, such as limited device usage or lower streaming quality.