A brewing battle over Warner Bros. reveals how tech giants, legacy studios and politics are colliding in the streaming era.

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What’s really at stake in the battle for Warner Bros?

JAN 15, 202617 MIN
The Excerpt

What’s really at stake in the battle for Warner Bros?

JAN 15, 202617 MIN

Description

A brewing battle involving Netflix, Paramount and Warner Bros. has escalated from deal rumors into lawsuits, political pressure and a broader fight over who controls the future of entertainment. The outcome of this fight could determine what audiences watch, how much they pay and how much power a single company holds over some of Hollywood’s most valuable libraries. CNN Chief Media Analyst Brian Stelter joins The Excerpt to break down what’s really at stake for audiences.Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to [email protected]. Episode transcript available here. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.