Warner Bros. Discovery Agrees to Engage With Paramount in Sales Talks, but for Now Still Backs Netflix Deal as It Sets March 20 Shareholder Vote
Variety • 2/16/2026 – 2/17/2026
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- 2026-02-16
- 2026-02-17Warner Bros. Discovery Agrees to Engage With Paramount in Sales Talks, but for Now Still Backs Netflix Deal as It Sets March 20 Shareholder Vote (current)
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Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
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