Overview
- Speaking at the DGA Awards, Ted Sarandos said President Trump has shown interest in the entertainment industry but has given no sign of improper involvement in the proposed deal.
- Sarandos reiterated that the Department of Justice is handling the matter as Netflix pursues an acquisition of Warner Bros. in a contest that also includes Paramount.
- He argued the market remains highly competitive, citing YouTube at roughly 15% of TV time compared with Netflix at about 9%.
- Sarandos pledged to preserve a robust theatrical window for Warner Bros. films and to invest in Warner Bros., HBO and Warner Bros. Television.
- He rejected claims of government influence on Netflix programming decisions, denying any role in the cancellation of "Boots" and calling a senator’s allegation about "trans ideology" in kids’ content ludicrous while pointing to parental controls.