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Netflix Deal for Warner Bros. Adds New Twist to Rivalry With HBO

Netflix’s blockbuster deal to buy Warner Bros., including HBO, is the latest twist in a rivalry that has reshaped the entertainment industry.

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Ted Sarandos, now co-chief executive officer of Netflix, recently recalled his reaction to HBO’s refusal in 2010 to license its shows: Netflix had to make original programs of its own.
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