NEW YORK (AP) — struck a deal Friday to buy , the Hollywood giant behind “Harry Potter” and , in a $72 billion deal that would bring together two of the biggest players in television and film and potentially .

If approved by regulators, the merger would put two of the world’s biggest streaming services under the same ownership — and join Warner's television and motion picture division, including , with Netflix's vast library and its production arm, which has released popular titles such as and

“For more than a century, Warner Bros. has thrilled audiences, captured the world’s attention, and shaped our culture," David Zaslav, CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery, said in a statement. "By coming together with Netflix, we will ensure people everywhere will continue to enjoy the world’s most resona

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