Netflix’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery means that CNN will soon be under the management of an executive known for tough cost-cutting measures.

As part of the agreement, Netflix will take ownership of Warner Bros’ film and TV studios, in addition to HBO and HBO Max, giving the streamer access to popular franchises such as Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, and the DC Universe. But what about the likes of CNN, HGTV, TLC, TBS, and TNT, all of which operate under the WBD banner?

Warner Bros. Discovery, the parent company of CNN, is officially up for sale. That means whoever buys WBD will not only take over the country’s largest entertainment powerhouse, but will also become the new owner of CNN itself.

Larry Ellison is reportedly floating removing hosts the president ‘loathes’ if Skydance acquires CNN. Erin Burnett (L) and Brianna Keilar (R) are said to be 'loathed' by President Trump. x

WBD's coveted library of content includes franchises like DC's superheroes, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones, Looney Tunes and Scooby-Doo.

Sure, at first blush it sounds crazy, but Trump loves a deal, and Brian Roberts needs to think big and differently,’ media analyst Rich Greenfield wrote this week

This is a David and Goliath story – with a twist. Almost exactly 15 years ago today the owner of Warner Bros. and HBO pushed back on Hollywood and Wall Street hype about a streaming upstart named Netflix.