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Variety reports:

Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Global have held talks about a potential merger of the two media companies. Specifically, WBD and Paramount would have an interest in combining their Max and Paramount+ premium streaming services to better compete with the likes of Netflix and Disney’s Disney+ and Hulu.

A merged WBD-Paramount Global would also be expected to combine their TV operations. Paramount’s networks include CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon and BET. Warner Bros. Discovery was formed through Discovery Inc.’s acquisition of WarnerMedia from AT&T, a deal that closed in April 2022.

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— Variety (@Variety) December 20, 2023