Ted Sarandos Slams Paramount for ‘Flooding the Zone With Misinformation' as Warner Bros. Discovery Initiates New Talks With Rival Suitor

Ted Sarandos isn’t hiding his frustration at the hurdle that emerged Tuesday in Netflix’s plan to acquire Warner Bros. and HBO Max through an $83 billion sale agreement reached in December. Sarandos told CNBC in an interview Tuesday that Paramount Skydance has spread falsehoods designed to destabilize the Netflix transaction.

Heard on the Street Recap: Paramount Gets a Plus

What Happened in Markets Today Warner Bros. Discovery said Tuesday it will restart deal talks with Paramount. The move sets the stage for a potential bidding war with Warner’s preferred

These stocks are today’s movers: Paramount, Masimo, Medtronic, Kyndryl, eToro, Genuine Parts, Southwest, and more

Paramount Skydance stock rises after Warner Bros. Discovery says it will restart deal talks with the company.

Netflix grants 7-day window for WBD-Paramount offer discussions

Warner Bros. Discovery announced that Netflix has granted it a limited 7-day waiver to allow WBD to talk with Paramount Skydance about its offer.

Jesse Jackson Dead, WB Discovery Gives Paramount A Week To Negotiate Better Deal: Live Updates

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