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Explaining the Netflix acquisition of Warner Bros. and why Paramount is upset

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Since the fall of cable, it seems there has been a never-ending battle for supremacy over streaming. Disney recently acquired 20th Century Fox (now 20th Century Studios), and now, Netflix has made deal to purchase the studio and streaming side of Warner Brothers Discovery – angering Paramount executives. But – why are these mergers happening? And will the deal even go through? We sat down with Professor David King to learn more.