The Man Who Wants Netflix to Save Hollywood
Jan 08, 2026•20 min
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Episode description
Netflix is in a high-stakes fight to buy storied movie studio Warner Bros. The company has a $72 billion deal in hand, but rival Paramount isn't going down without a fight. At the helm of the streaming giant is co-CEO Ted Sarandos, whose strategies have helped transform the entertainment industry. WSJ’s Joe Flint says that Hollywood’s creatives were once enamored with Netflix’s approaches but have grown more wary of what new changes could come with consolidation. WSJ’s Ryan Knutson hosts.
Further Listening:
- Netflix’s Fight for Warner Just Got Harder
- Hollywood Jobs Are Disappearing
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