Netflix announced the blockbuster deal with Warner Bros. Discovery on Friday morning. It has agreed to buy the legendary TV and movie studio and assets like the HBO Max streaming service for $72 billion.

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    11 months ago

    This means the would-be buyer will pay WBD billions of dollars if the deal is not completed.

    That’s critical because the biggest X factor is regulatory approval. The Trump administration will review any transaction between Netflix and WBD, and some analysts expect a political and legal battle to ensue.

    We’re about to see how much Netflix wants to kiss the ring and what lines they’ll cross for Trump.