"I Don't Know Why" Trump Shared Article Saying to "Stop" Netflix Deal
The Hollywood Reporter • • general
Key Points:
- Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos is pursuing a potential $83 billion-plus acquisition of Warner Bros., while maintaining a strategic focus on gaining favor with former President Donald Trump.
- Trump made an unannounced White House visit shortly before Netflix's winning bid for Warner Bros. was revealed, expressing respect for Sarandos but voicing concerns about market share concentration.
- Trump’s Truth Social platform shared a conservative article criticizing Netflix as a "woker" buyer, though Sarandos downplayed the significance of the post and stated it did not reflect his conversations with Trump.
- Sarandos highlighted that Trump views Hollywood through the lens of job protection and industry support, aligning with Trump’s broader protectionist stance on American entertainment jobs.
- In response to theater chains
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