I don’t really think Netflix’s goal was CNN, it just happens to be owned by WB. Netflix is after WB/HBO’s library and production apparatus. I think Paramount’s, especially Ellison and Kushner, goal here is primarily control of CNN. Even though CNN is dogshit, it’s still one of the most watched news stations in the country, and control of that outlet would likely be very beneficial for Trump’s propaganda machine.
I don’t really think Netflix’s goal was CNN, it just happens to be owned by WB. Netflix is after WB/HBO’s library and production apparatus. I think Paramount’s, especially Ellison and Kushner, goal here is primarily control of CNN. Even though CNN is dogshit, it’s still one of the most watched news stations in the country, and control of that outlet would likely be very beneficial for Trump’s propaganda machine.
CNN is apparently the third watched news network after Fox and whatever MSNBC is calling themselves nowadays, according to this PBS article. Paramount wants CNN to be combined with CBS under Bari Weiss, a Zionist, anti-trans “left-leaning centrist” activist/“journalist”. John Oliver covered her a couple of months ago on Last Week tonight, if anyone is curious (youtube link), but basically the Paramount-CNN acquisition is meant to capture and reduce whatever “left wing” is media left in the US and make it controlled opposition.
edit: jesus christ I just realized we’re discussing this in the meme community, what has the world come to 😒
always was.
I mean ofc, but it’s always nice to see it laid out with sources. Some people in this thread are confused about the acquisition terms.
My googling said CNN was not a part of the deal.
Honestly, I think MAGA wants control of all media. No more woke Superman or antifa Peacemaker.
Netflix’s deal/offer is only for WB/HBO properties. CNN etc. would be spun off into its own company called Discovery Worldwide IIRC.
Paramount’s hostile takeover attempt is for the whole WB/Discovery enterprise.