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Ted Sarandos Regrets Comparing Netflix To HBO & Why He’s Not Interested In The “Breaking News” Business


Ted Sarandos opens up about a comment he made in the early days of Netflix and reveals why he's not interested in the breaking news business.

Ted Sarandos opens up about a comment he made in the early days of Netflix and reveals why he’s not interested in the breaking news business. In a new interview, the Netflix CEO said he would take back a 2012 quote in which he compared his platform to HBO. As Netflix continues to explore new content avenues, they’ve been investing more in live TV like The Greatest Roast of All Time: Tom Brady and landing the NFL Christmas Day games.

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