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Barriers created by historical agreements, such as the contract established back in 2007, have now become contentious as streaming dynamics have shifted. This contract gave Parker and Stone rights to a share of the revenue from digital content, which has seen tremendous growth in recent years.
Paramount's Legal Troubles
Amid the unfolding drama, Paramount faces its own challenges, such as a previous lawsuit from Warner Bros. for $200 million over allegedly misleading contractual terms that obscure the streaming rights to HBO Max. This suit highlights the complexity and potential legal pitfalls of negotiating deals in an increasingly digital media landscape.