Ryan Knudson

It'll have two streaming services, Netflix and HBO Max.

It'll have a giant movie studio plus, you know, the movies that Netflix makes, tons of valuable IP from Superman to Harry Potter to Stranger Things.

Could you talk about the antitrust concerns?

Because the government will have to review this deal in order for it to go through.

Yeah, I remember that.

Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos said Friday that the company is highly confident the deal will win approval because it's, quote, If the Netflix deal goes through, would it mean that Netflix has pretty much taken over Hollywood?

President Donald Trump was asked about the Netflix deal at an event on Sunday, and he expressed some skepticism.

But essentially at this moment, Warner is sitting there looking between two suitors and has to decide which one it thinks is the most attractive?

And what would it mean for us binge TV watchers, for everyone on our couches?

I guess either way, though, it seems very possible that there's going to be less competition with this type of consolidation.

All right, Joe, I know you've got a busy day, so I really appreciate your time.

Sure, sure.

That's all for today.

Monday, December 8th.

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