Ted Sarandos Heads to White House as Fight Over Warner Bros. Intensifies and Hollywood Takes Sides
Hollywood Reporter • 2/25/2026 – 2/26/2026
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Cluster Activity
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2026-02-252026-02-26
Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
1h
Age
4
Sources
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Hours Since Seen
Final Score50/100
CategoryBreaking
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier99% (0.5^1/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Story Timeline
- 2026-02-25
- 2026-02-26Ted Sarandos Heads to White House as Fight Over Warner Bros. Intensifies and Hollywood Takes Sides (current)
Score BreakdownRisk 45
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Strong consensus: 4 independent sources
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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