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  1. Jane Fonda and Julia Roberts protested the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger and expressed concern over CNN's future ownership.
  2. A merger places entertainment and news assets under control involving HBO and Skydance Media.

Warner Bros. Discovery is positioning CNN and HBO as iconic brands while facing competitive pressures from Skydance Media.

4 reports, 3 independent Updated Oct 7
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Warner Bros. Discovery is positioning CNN and HBO as iconic brands while facing competitive pressures from Skydance Media.

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  1. MS NOW and CNN are involved as MS NOW leverages interactive subscription models, and WBD backs CNN's digital expansion strategy.Sub-event
  2. WBD highlights CNN and HBO as iconic brands while lagging behind Skydance in the entertainment arena.1 source
  3. Acquisition of WBD by Skydance changes competitive landscape in Hollywood.1 source

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