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Warner Bros. Discovery has spent the past year preparing to divide into two public companies. Now, it says it’s open to a sale. CNN is one of several media properties owned by Warner Bros. Discovery. (File/AJC) In its search to succeed in the evolving media landscape, will the parent company of CNN and TNT split itself into two companies, or sell itself in whole or in parts to one of its biggest rivals? For much of this year, it’s looked like Warner Bros. Discovery was set on splitting itself into two publicly traded businesses. One called Warner Bros. would feature its namesake studio, HBO and the HBO Max streaming services, and the DC Comics film and television studio. The other, to be called Discovery Global, would feature legacy cable networks, including CNN, TNT, TBS and Discovery. For much of this year, it’s looked like Warner Bros. Discovery was set on splitting itself into two publicly traded businesses. One called Warner Bros. would feature its namesake studio, HBO and the HBO Max streaming services, and the DC Comics film and television studio. 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