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Netflix to buy Warner Bros film and streaming businesses

Not sure this is a good thing for consumers.

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Netflix has agreed to buy the film and streaming businesses of Warner Bros Discovery in major Hollywood deal worth $72bn (£54bn).

The streaming giant had emerged as the top bidder for Warner Bros ahead of rivals Comcast and Paramount Skydance after a drawn-out battle.

Warner Bros owns franchises including Harry Potter and Game of Thrones, and the streaming service HBO Max.

The takeover is set to lead to a radical reshaping of the US film and media industry, but analysts have warned that it could face resistance from competition authorities.co.uk/news/articles/ce91x2jm5pjo

Re: Netflix to buy Warner Bros film and streaming businesses

A much needed reboot. There was talk of another interested party

https://www.cableforum.uk/board/show...88944&page=796