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The Kristian Harloff ShowDavid Zaslav Praises Superman’s Success + Batman & Wonder Woman Plans!TRADE COLD BREW: Get 50% off 1 month of cold brew with Trade” at https://www.drinktrade.com/KRISTIAN On this episode of The Kristian Harloff Show, we’re breaking down some major updates from the world of DC Studios. Warner Bros CEO David Zaslav and DC co-head Peter Safran are celebrating the "phenomenal" opening of James Gunn’s Superman and giving fans a glimpse at the future of Batman and Wonder Woman in the evolving DC Universe. We talk about everything from the superman official news, the success of the new superman movie, and where things are headed next. With David...2025-07-152h 09
Streaming Into the VoidStreaming Into the Void - June 22, 2025 - Zaslav's Pay Cut, Netflix Goes Linear, and Roku Gets Into WrestlingThis week, Warner Bros. Discover CEO gets a pay cut... or does he? Netflix adds linear channels... or do they? And Roku adds wrestling... but should they?
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Warner Bros. Discovery Revises CEO David Zaslav Employment Agreement to ‘Significantly Reduce’ His Annual Pay After Company Split
Netflix will start showing traditional broadcast channels next summer - Ars Technica
Boss Of ‘Lupin’ Maker Gaumont TV France On Netflix’s Response To Streaming Law: “They Did Everything To Avoid It, But They Respect It” – Conecta Fiction
Billy Corgan’s National Wrestli...2025-06-2349 min
PROXY COUNTDOWNFounder boards, plus Zaslav’s payday, and the death of shareholder proposalsTrade Wire - BUY/SELLTop Stories:The moneyIn response to angry shareholders:Two weeks after 60% of Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders rejected CEO David Zaslav’s $52M pay plan, the Compensation Committee restructured his plan using Hollywood’s latest CGI, special effects, and most seasoned stunt doubles: his new plan reduces his annual pay targets significantly–from $37M to $17M if he hits 100% of his targets–but the devil is in the details as he is eligible for $37M if he reaches 200% of his targets and is getting a massive option g...2025-06-2049 min
Business PantsZaslav’s payday, Tesla’s robotaxi test, AI cash burn “for humanity”, tech boys love defense spendingStory of the Week (DR):Warner Bros. Discovery Reworks CEO Pay, Reducing David Zaslav’s Massive Compensation DRDavid Zaslav will take a pay cut after Warner Bros. Discovery splits up—with a big hit to his bonusDavid Zaslav Is Getting a Pay CutWarner Bros to significantly slash CEO David Zaslav’s pay packageWarner Bros Discovery CEO David Zaslav Pay to Drop After Company SplitDavid Zaslav’s Pay To Be “Substantially” Lowered Ahead Of Split, WBD Says, But CEO Will Still Reap RewardsIf Zas...2025-06-201h 02
Prof G MarketsOpenAI & Microsoft Feud, Homebuilder Vibes Slump, and WBD Cuts Zaslav’s PayEd breaks down why homebuilder sentiment fell in June and takes a look at the growing tensions between OpenAI and Microsoft. He and Scott then unpack why Warner Bros. Discovery is slashing CEO David Zaslav’s pay.
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Follow Ed on Instagram and XFollow Scott on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2025-06-1826 minBusiness PantsKraft de-dyes, Zaslav’s fake pay drop, Amazon’s hour of SAF, Whirlpool finds a womanTraditionalKraft Heinz to remove artificial dyes from U.S. products by end of 2027 SEC Drops Proposed Anti-Greenwashing Fund Disclosure RulesInitially launched by the SEC in 2022, the proposed “Enhanced Disclosures by Certain Investment Advisers and Investment Companies About Environmental, Social, and Governance Investment Practices” rule was designed by the Commission to address the lack of clear rules communicating the ESG attributes of an increasing number of funds marketing themselves using terms such as “green” or “sustainable.”At the time, the Commission said that the lack of consistent and comparable d...2025-06-1742 min
Falando de NadaDavid Zaslav e a divisão da Warner | Ep 196 | Falando de NadaNo Falando de Nada de hoje, comentamos a grande leva de demissões na Disney e os rumores sobre quem pode ser o próximo 007. Também discutimos a rejeição do bônus milionário de David Zaslav, CEO da Warner Bros. DiscoverySeja um membro da Guilda dos Tagarelers e participe das pautas semanais:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa8ekYf6l76ikQszoMYuHkw/join00:00 - Começou o Falando de Nada Friozinho05:08 - Demissões na Disney11:55 - Vem aí o próximo 007?16:48 - Negaram a graninha do CEO da Warner Bros Discovery18:50 - Porcentagem de salários dos CEOs do...2025-06-111h 27Business PantsZaslav loses, Texas is put on Texas’s ESG ban list, and a Netflix director is busyDAMION1In our 'Glass Lewis complained that the gum-based equity should vest after being stuck to the bottom of his chair in 5 years and not 3 while ISS said, "shit, it just feels like it might be a lot of money probably"' headline of the week. Warner Discovery Shareholders Vote Against CEO David Zaslav’s Pay In our 'When 52% is way too wimpy and 54% is a step too far' headline of the week. Cement Industry Pledges 53% Reduction in Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2050In our 'Immature college dropout finally realizes ful...2025-06-1027 min
El Podcast de 3DcineStranger Things vs. Zaslav: héroes en Hawkins, villanos en Warner 🤑¡Semana cargadísima de novedades! En este episodio de 3Dcine reaccionamos al primer tráiler de la temporada final de Stranger Things, al regreso de Daniel Craig en Wake Up Dead Man con un reparto brutal, y al nuevo vistazo de El juego del calamar: temporada 2.Además:– Karate Kid Legends divide a la crítica, pero Aldo la defiende con todo.– Guillermo del Toro sorprende con su Frankenstein, que no llegará a cines.– James Gunn no quiere rivalidades entre Superman y Fantastic Four, y revela que Godzilla Minus One fue una gran influencia.– Dakota Johnson dispara contra los creativos detr...2025-06-091h 07Streaming Into the VoidStreaming Into the Void - June 8, 2025 - Zaslav Gets His BonusThis week, Warner Bros. Discover CEO gets his bonus for losing the company $11.5 billion, and other nonsense Hollywood stories.
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WBD Shareholders Nix David Zaslav’s 2024 Pay Package In Non-Binding Vote
Warner Bros. Discovery Lost $11.5 Billion in 2024. So How Did CEO David Zaslav Exceed His Bonus Targets?
Warner Bros. Discovery Lays Off Staffers Across Cable Channels
Shari Redstone Confirms Cancer Diagnosis While Facing Trump’s ‘60 Minutes’ Suit - The New York Times
Paramount Plan To Pay Off Trump Sparks California Senate Probe, Requests For Ex-CBS N...2025-06-0930 min
The BusinessSeth Meyers on politics and dad jokes; David Zaslav’s problematic paycheckA shareholder revolt is underway at Warner Bros. Discovery… meaning, a 60% vote against CEO David Zaslav’s $52 million pay package for 2024. What drove the investor backlash? Meanwhile, Disney is back in layoff mode, with hundreds affected in the latest wave of budget cuts. Kim Masters and Matt Belloni explain what’s behind both moves.
Plus, Masters talks to Late Night host Seth Meyers about how his years at SNL both shaped and traumatized him. The comedian also shares how fatherhood has given him plenty of material for his standup specials — Lobby Baby and Dad Man Walking. 2025-06-0630 min
The Powers That Be: DailyZaslav’s Junk EraBill Cohan joins guest host Julia Alexander to dissect Warner Bros. Discovery’s latest financial headaches—from its debt downgrade into quasi-junk territory to stagnant EBITDA growth. They debate C.E.O. David Zaslav’s stewardship of the company, the timeline for a potential spinoff involving WBD’s linear channels, and whether Zaz is laying the groundwork for a major M&A play. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoice2025-06-0528 min
Coming This SummerDavid Zaslav Needs to be FiredMax is returning to HBO Max, Zaslav puts the nail in the coffin for a couple more films, just another day at Warner Brothers it seems2025-05-1510 min
The Town with Matthew BelloniDavid Zaslav and the Dying Era of Media MogulsMatt is joined by journalist Michael Wolff to discuss his latest profile on Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav in New York Magazine. They talk about whether—despite the bad press—he is actually doing a good job running WBD, the Hollywood he wants to live in vs. the one he's actually in, and what it means to be a media mogul in 2025 (03:32). Matt finishes the show with a prediction about the pending merger between Skydance Media and Paramount Global (25:11).For a 20 percent discount on Matt’s Hollywood insider newsletter, ‘What I’m Hearing ...,’ click here.2025-04-1532 min
The Movie Knights RoundtableAre Movie Studios Trying To Kill Indie Movies? - The Movie Knights Roundtable🎬 Welcome to the Movie Knights Roundtable – Your Ultimate Destination for All Things Cinema!Big casting news and franchise shakeups in this week’s Movie Knights Roundtable! Meryl Streep is in talks to voice Aslan in Greta Gerwig’s Narnia movie for Netflix, and Guy Ritchie is officially on board to direct Road House 2. Meanwhile, Warner Bros. is in leadership limbo as David Zaslav meets with candidates to replace Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy—who are facing criticism after recent box office flops. Plus, we react to trailers for The Naked Gun reboot, M3GAN 2.0, an...2025-04-051h 04
THE FILM JUNKEEIs DC Studios Being Broken Up by David Zaslav? - Film Junkee LiveIs DC Studios Being Broken Up by David Zaslav? That is the question after a new report that said he is leaning making Peter Safran CEO of the Film Department at WBD and getting rid of Michal DeLuca. SHOW TIMELINE: 0:00 - opening 2:13 - intro 10:50 - Rachel Zegler New Wonder Woman 12:55 - Scarlett Johansson on Social Media Pressure 14:17 - 28 Years Later Teaser 15:38 - Release Coyote Vs. Acme Picket 17:06 - Stan Lee Final Chapter Doc 19:12 - Spinal Tap 2 Teaser Trailer 21:40 - Sadie Sink Cast in Spider-Man 4 25:30 - Is DC Studios Being Broken Up by David Zaslav? 38:55 - Batman State Farm Commercial 48:26...2025-03-141h 05
Sports Media Watch PodcastEnd of "Around the Horn," Zaslav's NBA comments and the future of WBD, Jimmy Johnson's retirementOn the latest edition of the SMW podcast, Jon Lewis and Armand Broady discuss the end of the long-running ESPN show "Around the Horn" after 23 years on the air. The hosts analyze how the show has evolved over time, from its early days with a more confrontational tone under host Jay Mariotti, to the current more measured approach under Tony Reali. They explore how the show's diversification of panelists may have turned off some viewers, and how ESPN's desire for more "rage bait" and heated debates may have made the show less valuable to the network.2025-03-0749 min
Nothing Personal with David SamsonJustin Turner CRUSHES Mariners ownership for not spending! Barkley, Crosby reset NFL contract markets! Dana White does Saudi business (Episode 1229)Today’s word of the day is ’truth’ as in Justin Turner as in Seattle Mariners as in MLB as in owners as in spending. Turner was on the Mariners last season. And he has some things to say about the Mariners offseason spending… or lack of it. (11:35) I have an update or correction on the MASN deal between the Orioles and Nationals. (17:11) WBD prez David Zaslav says the company never needed the NBA. He said they have NASCAR and CFP games and soccer games and more! (32:40) Review: La La Land. (37:00) Saquon Barkley record-setting contract. Maxx Crosby record-setting contract. NFL play...2025-03-0654 min
The TV ShowEpisode 114: Is David Zaslav the New Andy Reid?Send us a textAngelo, Rhea, and Jay are back to discuss the absolute ABOMINABLE treatment that David Zaslav has inflicted on Clint Eastwood by dumping Juror #2 into 50 screens for an embarrassingly small limited run before coming to streamers in December. Angelo has a review of the movie and a well-deserved tongue-lashing of everybody's least favorite studio executive.Then, the gang discuss the new documentary on Netflix, Dirty Pop, which tells the story of Lou Perlman and the boy bands that he discovered and helped blossom into stardom. At issue is the documentary's controversial use of a...2024-11-1438 min
B.O. Boys (Movie Box Office)Weekend Preview: Grandaddy's Home! And he's got strong words for David Zaslav about the measly theater count for Clint Eastwood's JUROR #2. Plus, Robert Zemeckis's HERE is here.Clint Eastwood's JUROR #2 is out in VERY limited release because of David Zaslov, and The B.O. Boys—and GRANDADDY— are not happy about this strategy!
Plus Tom Hanks and Robert Zemeckis re-team for HERE. Will Hanks sniff the shoes this opening weekend? Plus we predict the second weekend drop for VENOM 3!
Live show in Boston on Nov 16 with Kirk Minihane! Tickets:
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The Cultured Nerd PodcastGreen Lantern Screen Tests For John Stewart! David Zaslav Demanding Robert Pattinson For The DCU?!On this week's episode, Michael and Taylor sit down and talk about the news that WBD has already begun screen testing John Stewart / Green Lantern for the upcoming HBO Series 'Lanterns.' They also sit down and talk about the recent rumors that David Zaslav may be demanding Robert Pattinson become the Batman of the DCU?!
2024-10-1827 min
David Reads The TradesDavid Reads The Trades, 9/13/24David"s LinksEmmys are coming whether you think they will win or should win or not… Zaslav makes a deal and everyone needs to have an opinion even if it’s not that clear a win or loss… Hot Ones reminds us where Netflix is aiming… Alamo tributes Spike Lee but doesn’t really do a name change… and the movie business is risky we are told by the experts… This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit davidpoland.substack.com/subscribe2024-09-1314 min
What a Creep"Coyote V. Acme" Warner Bros Discovery's David Zaslav Strikes Aagain!What a Creep“Coyote V. Acme Controversy”Season 24, Episode 4In February 1980, The New Yorker magazine published a satire called "Coyote V. Acme" written by Ian Frazier. The story was about Wile E. Coyote suing Acme, the company that supplied him with the equipment he used to try and catch the Road Runner, for all his injuries over the years. In 1987, the success of "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" led to the combination of animation and live actors in this story. However, it wasn't until the 2020s that Warner Brothers hired write...2024-03-1535 min
Never Left: Our Flag Means DeathA message for David Zaslav and Casey BloysA message for David Zaslav and Casey Bloys2024-03-0800 min
DC on SCREEN | DC Studios News/ReviewGunn's Superman Symbol Reaction + NewsOn this episode of DC on SCREEN – Jason and I are talking all about that very real new Superman symbol reveal, the very fake AI Superman Suit scoop, who is playing Perry White, and a possible filming location implication. Plus, news about Creature Commandos, Joker Folie a Deux, rumors of Gotham City Sirens, a weird Arrowverse resurgence – if you think that’s a lot, I’m sorry because there is SO MUCH MORE...SUPERMANFirst Look at Film's New Logo!Thoughts on Dropping "Legacy"Alex Ross Art is the Inspiration Behind Gunn’s Superman SuitGunn Slams Fake AI Set Photos...2024-03-071h 05
The DiscourseGen Z's Sexy Books, The 'Enshittification' of Amazon & Zaslav Strikes Again!Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.In this episode, Tony and Carl discuss how Gen Z seem to have turned books 'sexy', but why are they so obsessed with reading and is it performative or genuine?Plus! Amazon are being bastards with this new ad tier and an increasingly poor user experience, so they discuss the so-called 'enshittification' of the overall streaming world.And finally, speaking of bastards, David Zaslav is at it again, this time destroying a film entirely in Coyote vs Acme, but what does it suggest...2024-02-2844 minThe DiscourseGen Z's Sexy Books, The 'Enshittification' of Amazon & Zaslav Strikes Again!Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.In this episode, Tony and Carl discuss how Gen Z seem to have turned books 'sexy', but why are they so obsessed with reading and is it performative or genuine?Plus! Amazon are being bastards with this new ad tier and an increasingly poor user experience, so they discuss the so-called 'enshittification' of the overall streaming world.And finally, speaking of bastards, David Zaslav is at it again, this time destroying a film entirely in Coyote vs Acme, but what does it suggest...2024-02-2844 min
Mid-Credit Scene PodcastMid-Credit Minute - The Mikes vs. ZaslavPeople don't like David Zaslav and it isn't hard to understand why. The guy deep sixed Batgirl and Scoob! Holiday Haunt, pulled a ton of amazing animated stuff from streaming, and tried to shelve the fully completed, highly anticipated Coyote vs. Acme for tax reasons. The Mikes jump off from that nightmare into what's changing in movies and how might we get back to good stuff seeing the light of day again?Newsletter: https://midcreditscene.substack.com/.Email: midcreditscenepod@gmail.comShow theme: The Show Must Be Go by Kevin MacLeodLogo de...2024-02-1340 min
Pop Cultural Quintessentials with QubedLegend of Zelda Movie Announcement, The Mystery of the Borderlands Movie, and The Dueling Incompetence of Bob Iger and David ZaslavJonathan (JQ), Jacob, and Ruben, the three Quiros brothers (Qubed), explore the past and present hallmarks of pop culture entertainment. Jacob is once again MIA, so JQ and Ruben catch you up on the latest entertainment news. Including, the Legend of Zelda movie announcement, David Zaslav's creative incompetence, and Bob Iger's willful ignorance. There is also a random discussion about the Borderlands movie that is in production hell (I have no idea how we ended up there).Episode Timestamps5:25 - The Legend of Zelda movie announcement (including the Borderlands diversion)22:20 - David Zaslav defends the tax write off...2023-12-0749 min
Firm ReturnsFRW Ep. 18 - Optiom acquisition (AV), David Zaslav interview (WBD), Arkham trilogy on switch (WBD)Welcome to another episode of Firm Returns Weekly - where I discuss recent news related to my portfolio holdings and other topics I think might be of interest.Chapters:0:00 Introduction0:38 Aviva to acquire Optiom (AV)2:58 David Zaslav interview at DealBook Summit (WBD)10:17 Arkham trilogy released on Switch (WBD)You can read the article here: https://www.firmreturns.com/firm-returns-weekly-2023-12-02/Where you can also subscribe to my free newsletter to get the articles in your inbox each week.I'm on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/FirmReturns2023-12-0316 min
The Hot Mic with Jeff Sneider and John RochaDavid Zaslav and Bob Iger Controversies, Sam Raimi for Secret Wars? - THE HOT MICTHE HOT MIC WITH JEFF SNEIDER AND JOHN ROCHA!On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha talk all the big entertainment news from the week including the recent comments from David Zaslav calling himself courageous for his recent actions, Bob Iger charting a new course for Disney, giving his reasons for The Marvels' box office failure, and his issues with too many sequels. Plus, they'll talk the new FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA trailer, Michael Waldron writing the next two Avengers movies, Black Phone 2 reuniting the cast, Julianna Margulies's troubling comments on Israel...2023-12-021h 53
StreamageddonAll Killer, No Filler… But Also THE Killer (On Netflix)We’ve got sizzling Thanksgiving episode stuffed full of news, gossip, and… America’s favorite game show?!
First: Will lackluster AI protections sink the SAG-AFTRA deal?
Then we raise a glass to the latest victim of the streaming wars: Showtime Anytime.
Speaking of Paramount-related news: IT’S DAILY SHOW HOST WATCH! (Second timers edition!)
But wait, there’s more! Because after that we feast on an irresistible helping of David Zaslav news.
And finally: We head the big (enough) screen and stream the new Netflix movie The Killer featuring Michael Fassbender as the titular assassin, framed by David Fincher’s...2023-11-211h 08
Off Panel Off Topic#123: The Marvels Bombs at the Box Office & Zaslav Continues To Ruin Warner Bros.The guys talk about the unfortunate box office bomb of The Marvels. Which leads to a question of where the MCU is headed. Finally they talk about David Zaslav's latest tax scam. 2023-11-171h 00
Pop Cultural Quintessentials with QubedThe Breaking Point of Mr. Zaslav's Wild Ride (Coyote vs. ACME); The End of the SAG strikeJonathan (JQ), Jacob, and Ruben, the three Quiros brothers (Qubed), explore the past and present hallmarks of pop culture entertainment. Another bonus episode. More David Zaslav foolishness made it so Ruben could not wait for the next full episode. Enough! Ruben rants against the creative mismanagement of Warner Brothers Discovery. Plus, the SAG strike is finally over; what did the actor's win? Tune in to find out2023-11-1029 min
A Book with LegsDavid Zaslav - Exclusive InterviewBONUS EPISODE: David Zaslav, CEO and President of Warner Bros. Discovery joins Cole and Bill to continue the conversation about The Warner Brothers by Chris Yogerst. Zaslav gives insight into how the brothers positioned the company for success, the power of film in today’s society, and how the media giant is building towards the future. Zaslav also shares a story involving Robert Evans, Frank Sinatra, and Mia Farrow!2023-10-0925 min
Corporate GossipDavid Zaslav's Flop EraDavid Zaslav is having the worst summer ever. He was heckled by thousands of graduates during his Boston University commencement address, publically shamed for holding a hunger games style gala in france, and had to fire his best friend! Oh and to top it all off, all of the workers he extracts his wealth from are on strike. Why doesn't anyone want to work anymore!! Pictures & links on our substack Support the pod by buying us a coffee Check out our reading list Follow us on youtube, instagram, and tiktok Hosts...2023-09-291h 03
Ed Zitron's 15 Minutes In Hell15 Minutes In Hell - Episode 5 - David Slack, TV WriterWelcome to the fifth episode of 15* Minutes In Hell.Today’s guest is TV writer David Slack (credits include Person of Interest, Teen Titans, Law & Order, Lie To Me, Jackie Chan Adventures, and Dark Crystal), who was also on the board of the Writers Guild of America West from 2018 to 2022.I had David on to cut through the noise around the Hollywood strikes - what’s happening, why it’s happening, what the stakes are, and why executives like David Zaslav are fighting a losing battle against some of the strongest unions in the world.T...2023-09-0516 min
DC on SCREEN | DC Studios News/ReviewIs Nolan Bringing Snyderverse to Universal? No.Is Christopher Nolan bringing Snyderverse to Universal? No. But we address this hilarious rumor anyway. We also talk about Flash’s weird success on streaming, get the low-down on Blue Beetle’s villain and talk the animated Watchmen and Crisis on Infinite Earths among many other things:The Flash Box Office UpdateThe Flash Does Well on StreamingThe Flash Digital GiveawayDeleted Scene Reveals Why Michael Keaton's Batman RetiredWho Played Jay Garrick RevealedNicholas Cage Talks His Flash CameoSusan Sarandon Speaks on Her Blue Beetle CharacterHow the Film Address Ted Kord and Dan GarrettWB Reportedly Turned Down Two Days of ReshootsBlue Beetle Run...2023-08-0135 min
Battleship Pretension851. Top Five Films of the Year So FarDavid and Scott Nye count down their top five films of the year so far after discussing a recent GQ article about David Zaslav.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-07-101h 27The Hot Mic with Jeff Sneider and John RochaJennifer Garner's Elektra in Deadpool 3, Ryan Murphy vs WGA, David Zaslav vs GQOn this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha discuss all the big entertainment news from the past week including Ryan Murphy threatening to sue the WGA over claims of picket line crossing, The Idol actress Jane Adams telling feminists to F*** Off over sexist claims about the show, David Zaslav reportedly paying off a GQ editor to squash an unfavorable story, the MI7 first reviews and our review of it, and more!____________________________________________________________________________________Chapters:0:00 Intro and Rundown3:15 Jennifer Garner Returning as ELEKTRA in DEADPOOL 312:07 Ryan Murphy Threatens to Sue WGA...2023-07-081h 29
The GenreVerse Podcast Network by LRM OnlineNimona Review- Confusing But Fun & The GQ/Zaslav Conundrum | BGR#Nimona #GQ #DavidZaslav #OnePiece #TedLasso #BGR #TheGenreVerseBreaking Geek Radio: The Podcast is about analyzing geekdom and the things we like: an in-depth examination of movies, television, and culture. Expect reviews, a look at entertainment controversies, and other fun content! This Podcast is a once a week release coming out every Friday.(00:00)- Intro & Nimona Review (SPOILER FREE)(03:59)- Nimona SPOILERS Review(19:04)- Release Struggle & Animation's Curious Stage(29:23)- The David Zaslav GQ Article Situation(40:00)- One Piece Live-Action Adaptation Gets...2023-07-0755 minThe Town with Matthew BelloniIs David Zaslav Misunderstood?Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to look back on Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav’s publicly disgraced decisions to cut costs at the company and determine whether or not they were justified. It’s rare a media CEO becomes a central piece of the discourse, but after several PR mishaps and controversial content decisions, he has become the poster child for the troubled state of the industry. Is Zaslav deserving of such public disapproval? Or is he simply accomplishing his goal to reduce debt at the company by any means necessary?For...2023-07-0432 min
PixelSplittersDGA Settlement, July Releases, and David ZaslavThis week on Pixelsplitters Josh and Willis discuss the ratified DGA contract, and what it means for SAG and the WGA. Also, have you noticed that there are a lot of blockbusters that come out in July? Why is that? And finally, we talk about David Zaslav, CEO of WarnerDiscovery, who's...having a rough time of it.
Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, and examines where the film industry as a whole is headed. Sometimes we do Top 5 lists! Tune in weekly and nerd out with us.2023-06-2953 min
The Ankler PodcastIger, Zaslav and the Hollywood CEO CrisisWho had the worst week in Hollywood? Was it Bob Iger, whose Disney headaches keep mounting? Or The Flash hype man David Zaslav, who watched his superhero film sputter just days before Steven Spielberg and Martin Scorsese scolded him? Hard to say, yet both CEOs face the same conundrum: “It starts with stopping the bleeding, to the best they can,” says Richard Rushfield, who joins Elaine Low and Sean McNulty. Also: how Taylor Sheridan became writers’ public enemy this week; Ryan Murphy’s decision to boomerang back to Disney; and why, with one week left in contract talks, it’s impossib...2023-06-2347 min
THE FILM JUNKEEThe Flash Box Office , Ezra Miller, and David Zaslav - Film Junkee Live | DCU NewsThe Flash box office definitely shook up Warner Bros. Discovery and David Zaslav, so let's talk about reactions to that, and how the Ezra Miller controversy reaction to the Muschiettis. SHOW TIMELINE: 0:00 - Opening 3:11 - Intro 13:47 - Da Tweets! 52:38 - The Flash Box Office, Ezra Miller, and David Zaslav 1:06:13 - Is Gal Gadot Really Done with Wonder Woman? 1:09:37 - Batman Forever Schumacher Cut Details 1:20:03 - Secret Invasion Episode 1 Review 1:24:51 - Questions2023-06-221h 37
The AntedoteTrump vs DeSantis, Changes at CNN (Part 2)We discuss the now official Donald Trump vs Ron DeSantis battle for the 2024 Republican Presidential nomination, what interests Trump and DeSantis appear to represent, how DeSantis is as much if not even more of a hawk on both the war on terror and the global culture wars than Trump is, and what makes DeSantis a weak candidate on a national scale compared to Trump. We also discuss the changes at CNN, with John Malone and David Zaslav in primary positions of control and influence. We talk about differences between CNN now compared to CNN under Jeff Zucker, and how...2023-06-021h 06
David Feldman ShowWhy Isn't Tim Scott Married?/Trump Sued AGAIN By Woman He Defamed #1474Guest: Howie Klein from Down With Tyranny David Does The News: Chapters: 00:00 Top Stories 00:11 Jeff Bezos is getting married 00:54 David Zaslav, head Of Warner Bros. Discovery Booed At Boston University 02:10 David Zaslav is a failure 05:38 Stock market dips after doctored photos on Twitter suggest an explosion at the Pentagon 06:06 Bill Gates on AI 06:38 Bill Gates blackmailed by Jeffrey Epstein 07:48 Bill Gates is an idiot 09:22 FBI spied on BLM 11:29 NAACP issues travel advisory on Florida 13:00 Ted Cruz invokes MLK and gets it all wrong, naturally 14:40 More Gay Pride parades cancelled in Florida because of DeSantis's anti-trans laws 16:44 Fox News, it turns...2023-05-2354 min
Countdown with Keith OlbermannZASLAV DOUBLES DOWN ON CHRIS LICHT CNN 'SUICIDE PACT' - 5.19.23EPISODE 206: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN A-Block (1:44): SPECIAL COMMENT: “Republicans are back on the air,” Chris Licht’s boss said yesterday, 24 hours after Christiane Amanpour had politely vivisected Licht in front of all those new Columbia J-School grads.”Republicans weren’t on the air. During the McCarthy hearings, for those four days, we had 75 Republicans on the air. 41 went on us before they went on Fox. And the reason is…they are not going to get one more vote on Fox." And Trump is quote “the front-runner. He has to be on our network. We’re happy he’s coming on our net...2023-05-1934 minStreamageddonDavid Zaslav’s Max-tacular! (Feat. HBO)HBO Max is dead! Long live HBO… and, uh… Max! Just separately! But together! Also House Hunters is there! MAX!
(Don’t worry, we’ll explain.)
But first! Join us as we cruise through the week’s other big streaming stories sipping champagne with Conor and the gang (like the HBO loving coastal elite we know you are):
The Mario Movie broke records, but finding it on streaming will only break your brain.
WWE and UFC merged, but what will that mean for everyone’s favorite streaming bird: Peacock?
Disney tries to reassure fans that Star Wa...2023-04-141h 05
Squawk PodDavid Zaslav: Media Mogul 12/30/22In a highlight of 2022, Warner Brothers Discovery CEO David Zaslav described his hopes for the future of the merged media company when he joined Joe Kernen and Becky for his first interview following the close of the $43 billion transaction. In May, Zaslav was optimistic about the outlook for a content company with offerings spanning home decor, food, classic movies, news and more. Plus, what really happened at the demise of CNN+.Happy New Year, Squawk Pod listeners! In this episode: Becky Quick @BeckyQuickJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkAndrew Ross Sorkin...2022-12-3021 minThe Movie Knights RoundtableWonder Woman 3 Not Moving Forward, Zaslav Stoping Business W/ Netflix - The Movie Knights Roundtable**FINAL BOX OFFICE NUMBERS**1. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever - $11,100,0002. Violent Night - $8,700,0003. Strange World - $3,600,000 4. The Menu - $2,700,0005. Devotion - $2,030,000Final Box Office Numbers Provided By: https://www.the-numbers.com/**Time Stamps**00:00 - Start00:33 - Gil Kenan directing sequel to 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife'05:13 - David Zaslav will not produce content for Netflix anymore16:55 - 'Wonder Woman 3' drama36:00 - B-Roll stories40:58 - Box Office47:39 - 'Violent Night' movie review2022-12-131h 02
Pop Culture CrisisWarner Bros Discovery CEO David Zaslav Promises More Focused DCU Under James Gunn & Peter SafranOn today's episode the gang discusses: 1) Warner Bros Discovery CEO David Zaslav Promises More Focused DCU Under James Gunn & Peter Safran 2) Dave Chappelle TRICKED SNL Staff With Fake Rehearsal Monologue Before Telling Offensive Jokes Live 3) Activists Furious That Great American Family Network Will Not Include LGBTQ Representation2022-11-161h 43
THE FILM JUNKEEThere WILL NOT be 4 Batmans Says David Zaslav - Film Junkee LiveDavid Zaslav spoke recently about the growth of the DCU IP as James Gunn and Peter Safran get to work and assures there will not be "4 Batmans". SHOW TIMELINE: 0:00 - Opening 2:56 - Intro 8:20 - Da Tweets! 23:24 - David Zaslav Talks Batman, DC, and HBOMax 35:13 - Walter Hamada Gets Paramount Gig 38:50 - Emily Blunt Hates "Strong Female Lead" Title 41:47 - Babylon Movie Reactions 44:50 - Questions2022-11-1647 min
Giant Metal Robotto306 - Cavill, Rowling, ZaslavWarner Bros. Discovery se 'Enfocará en las Franquicias', Todavía Tiene los Derechos de las Películas de El Señor de los Anillos,
Una nueva película japonesa de Godzilla llegará en 2023, Overdose, el próximo juego de Hideo Kojima, puede haberse filtrado nuevamente,
El CEO de Warner Bros. Discovery promete un enfoque "unificado" para DC bajo la dirección de James Gunn y Peter Safran, Warner Bros. Discovery se acerca a los 95 millones de suscriptores de transmisión en el tercer trimestre, actualiza la fecha para el lanzamiento combinado de HBO Max-Discovery +, David Zaslav abier...2022-11-071h 12
The Price-to-Value Podcast with Southeastern Asset ManagementWarner Bros. Discovery: David Zaslav on the Past, Present and Future of EntertainmentFollowing introductions, David shares with Ross lessons he’s learned over the course of his career from famed business leaders Jack Welch and John Malone. Next, David recalls what Discovery was like when he arrived in 2006 and the parallels to Warner Bros. Discovery today. At Ross’ request, David shares insights into his views and predictions about the media landscape from 2010 and assesses how those views have come to pass. David then opines on how the Warner Bros. deal came together and the turbulence along the way while getting various streaming services on a unified platform. Ross and David discuss what...2022-10-2450 min
PuxadinhoCast#096 - David Zaslav e a crise da HBO MaxApós a aquisição da Warner Media pela Discovery, o novo CEO, David Zaslav, chegou querendo botar ordem na casa e começou uma onda de cancelamentos em produções que já estavam só aguardando a data de lançamento. Seria ele o vilão ou um heroi incompreendido querendo apenas garantir o futuro da companhia? Dá o play aí e vem ouvir o nosso debate!
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Instagr...2022-08-281h 11The Hot Mic with Jeff Sneider and John RochaDAN LIN HIRED AS KEVIN FEIGE of WB Discovery, The Daily Beast on David Zaslav's Whitewashing⚠️🚨⚠️🚨THE HOT MIC WITH JEFF SNEIDER AND JOHN ROCHA!!! ⚠️🚨⚠️🚨On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha talk the BREAKING NEWS that DAN LIN was hired to be the KEVIN FEIGE at WARNER BROTHERS DISCOVERY under DAVID ZASLAV!! They also talk The Daily Beast's article featuring interviews with former Warner Brothers Discovery executives claiming that WB and HBOMax are being gutted of their diversity in favor of middle of the road content. They also talk the Batgirl funeral screenings, Jeffrey Dean Morgan joining The Boys Season 4, Aquaman 2 and Shazam 2 being moved again while BLACK ADAM stays put, The Umbrella...2022-08-261h 08
The Outlaw Nation Podcast Network by John RochaDAN LIN HIRED AS KEVIN FEIGE of WB Discovery, The Daily Beast on Zaslav's Whitewashing - THE HOT MIC⚠️🚨⚠️🚨THE HOT MIC WITH JEFF SNEIDER AND JOHN ROCHA!!! ⚠️🚨⚠️🚨On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha talk the BREAKING NEWS that DAN LIN was hired to be the KEVIN FEIGE at WARNER BROTHERS DISCOVERY under DAVID ZASLAV!! They also talk The Daily Beast's article featuring interviews with former Warner Brothers Discovery executives claiming that WB and HBOMax are being gutted of their diversity in favor of middle of the road content. They also talk the Batgirl funeral screenings, Jeffrey Dean Morgan joining The Boys Season 4, Aquaman 2 and Shazam 2 being moved again while BLACK ADAM stays put, The Umbrella...2022-08-261h 08
The Grand Stream of ThingsShe-Hulk, Zaslav, and AstroturfingThis week in the Grand Stream of Things, we talk the first episode of She-Hulk, whether or not David Zaslav is a batman villain, and Garytt goes in on the Disney parks annual pass system. 2022-08-2658 minThe Town with Matthew BelloniDavid Zaslav Doesn’t Care About Your Favorite HBO ShowsMatt is joined by Julia Alexander from Parrot Analytics and Puck to discuss the vanishing of television shows on the HBO Max platform. They discuss Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav’s quest to save and make as much money as possible, what we can expect from HBO moving forward, and the expectation consumers hold for the content on their favorite streaming services.Host: Matt BelloniGuest: Julia AlexanderProducer: Craig HorlbeckTheme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad ch...2022-08-2428 min
THE FILM JUNKEEThe SnyderVerse and David Zaslav - Film Junkee LiveSo many questions about the SnyderVerse and if David Zaslav wants to keep it around so let's have a chat about it. SHOW TIMELINE: 0:00 - OPENING 3:43 - Intro 10:14 - Da Tweets! 36:13 - The SnyderVerse and David Zaslav 50:55 - The Flash Movie Tests High Again 55:05 - Batgirl Would've Used Danny Elfman's Batman Theme 57:18 - Top Gun Maverick Passes Avengers Infinity War 59:56 - Twitter Questions2022-08-231h 05
Hollywood Breakdown'Not great for Zaslav': Can CEO salvage Warner Bros. Discovery?Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav’s decision-making process highlights his lack of experience to run the legacy studio, and he accumulates more problems along the way. 2022-08-1905 min
The Reasons I'm BrokeZaslav Cleaning Up DCIn Ep. 521, Macio and I cover Sony’s FTC Microsoft complaints, David Zaslav’s DC project cancellations, Disney’s Haunted Mansion casting, and more! FOLLOW/SUPPORT MACIO: @macdamurderer (Macio's Twitter) As always, we appreciate your constructive Feedback, Suggestions, and Questions. You can also leave us an audio question on SpeakPipe. Thank you for the continued love and support! Enjoy the show. Daniel Podcast Awards 2019 || Games & Hobbies (Winner) Podcast Awards 2017 - 2018, 2020 - 2021 || Games & Hobbies (Nominated) Official Site FOLLOW US: - Twitter | @ReasonsImBroke and @TRIBPod...2022-08-141h 35
O serialachHistoria upadku tego filmu jest niebywała. "To musiała być tragicznie zła produkcja"Film "Batgirl" wylądował w koszu. Prezes Warner Bros Discovery David Zaslav postanowił anulować gotową produkcję. Film o superbohaterce z Gotham, który kosztował ponad 70 milionów dolarów nie zostanie wydany ani w kinie, ani w streamingu. Ta decyzja oznacza bardzo dużo dla rynku serialowego, filmowego, a także streamingowego. — David Zaslav zakomunikował, że od tej pory Warner Bros Discovery będzie stawiać na jakość i jeśli firma nie będzie z czegoś zadowolona, to nie będzie tego wypuszczać. To strategiczna zmiana w firmie, ale nie jedyna. Zaslav podkreślił także, że premier filmów odbywać się bę...2022-08-111h 00
The Reel AppealEpisode 153 - Bullet PointeHey everyone! For one episode only, it is okay to assassinate someone for money. That’s right. Our two films center around hired killers, with Sony Picture's Bullet Train as our Recent Review and 1997's Grosse Pointe Blank as our Geriatric Cinematic.
If non-violence is more your thing, then we talk about David Zaslav assassinating WB and HBO Max during our Variety Time segment.
Variety Time Topic:
David Zaslav’s Abject Rejection Of Jason Kilar’s HBO Max Strategy
HBO Max Faces a Massive Scripted Content Gutting, 70% Staff Reduction
Why...2022-08-101h 58
Esto no es TV#018 - David con HBO no! (Con VIDEO)Nuevo episodio , nuevo formato: En Video !
Warner Bros Discovery, el nuevo coloso de los Medios y un nuevo personaje con mucho poder: David Zaslav. ¿Que se esconde detrás de una mega fusión de empresas? Todo parecer indicar que el nuevo Warner Discovery será más "austero" y hay riesgo de lastimar o perder unas de las marcas más importantes de la historia de la Televisión: HBO
Hago un poco de catarsis sobre el daño que se produce en las fusiones de grandes compañías y le digo a David...con HBO no !2022-08-0922 min
Franchise Me: The Search for the Ultimate Movie FranchiseFranchise Me Bonus: Our reaction to WB, Batgirl, and David ZaslavWelcome to a special bonus episode where we discuss our reaction to the recent decisions being made over at WB, specifically with the recent Batgirl cancellation. While recording the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts episodes we made jokes and references to "The Discovery Guy" David Zaslav who earlier this year took over as head of Warner Brothers Discovery. We commented on enjoying some of the ideas that he was rumored to have and mentioned that we were rooting for and supporting him. With the recent cancellation of Batgirl, Scoob!: Holiday Haunt, and the overall new direction of WB and...2022-08-0836 min
MesaCastMesaCast #33 - David Zaslav DCEU do Céu para Arrumar a Casa?O que está acontecendo com a DC?
Todo o mundo nerd foi pego de surpresa após os cancelamentos anunciados pela subsidiária da Warner Bros.
Com isso, projetos tão aguardados talvez nunca mais verão a luz do dia.
Entretanto, a chegada do novo CEO da empresa - David Zaslav - parece trazer um lampejo de esperança aos fãs.
Tomados por espanto e fé, nossa guia Thamires Marciano reuniu Efraim Fernandes, Raphael Teodoro e Marcos Gomes (Nerd Estranho) para um papo sobre o futuro da companhia, que colocou...2022-08-081h 09
Red Spotlight EntertainmentRed Spotlight #410 What's The Deal With Zaslav?!?! Peter Martinez and Alexis Soto return with the show that brings you all of the latest stories coming out of the world of movies and more and this week with David Zaslav personally cancelling the "Batgirl" movie and combining HBO Max with Discovery Plus, and also trailer reviews for "Andor" and "Guillermo Del Toro's Pinocchio," and a movie review for Jordan Peele's "Nope."Time Stamps 0:00-1:21/Intro1:22-9:53/What We Saw This Week10:00-30:29/Pinocchio and Andor trailers30:32-1:12:09/David Zaslav cancels Batgirl 1:12:10-2:05:30...2022-08-072h 06
SciFi4Me: Live From the BunkerLive From the Bunker 442: Meet the New Boss | David Zaslav Means BusinessThe Warner Bros Discovery Q2 call was yesterday (and we got the reports for Paramount, but no one's talking about them...), and the hits just keep on coming for David Zaslav as he takes steps to get the new company's debt under control while at the same time release movies and television shows that actually make money. And yes, that means DC Studios.Feedback: livefromthebunker@scifi4me.comTip Jar: https://www.paypal.me/scifi4meSubscribeStar: http://www.subscribestar.com/scifi4meNewsletter: http://eepurl.com/gboU11http://www.twitch.tv/scifi4meOdysee: https://o...2022-08-061h 11Hollywood BreakdownWarner Bros. CEO Zaslav cancels release of $90 million film ‘Batgirl’Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav shocks the movie industry once again by shelving the nearly-completed $90-milion film “Batgirl.” What does this mean for the company’s future?2022-08-0505 min
The Broadcasters PodcastBatgirl Movie Goes Into Hiding... HBO Max and Discovery Become a New Dynamic Duo (ep.238)Leslie Grace's portrayal of Batgirl get shelved as part of a typical corporate decision to cost cut following a merger. KOP breaks down the timeline of changes and what it means for the future of HBO Max and the DCEU as a whole. ‘Batgirl’ Film Axed by Warner Bros., Won’t Be Released on Any Platform https://variety.com/2022/film/news/batgirl-not-released-warner-bros-hbo-max-1235331897‘Batgirl’ Directors ‘Saddened and Shocked’ After Warner Bros. Killed the Film: ‘We Still Can’t Believe It’ https://variety.com/2022/film/news/batgirl-filmmakers-shocked-warner-bros-killed-film-1235332526/‘Batgirl’ and ‘Scoob!: Holiday Haunt’ Scrapped at Warner Bros. Amid Cost-Savings Push https...2022-08-0550 min
THE FILM JUNKEEDavid Zaslav Hopeful for the Future of Warner Bros. Discovery - Film Junkee LiveBriefly talked about this main topic yesterday, but let's dive into David Zaslav talking about the hopeful future of Warner Bros. Discovery. SHOW TIMELINE: 0:00 - Intro 8:07 - Da Tweets! 4:45 - David Zaslav Hopeful for Warner Bros. Discovery 57:14 - Thor Love and Thunder Box Office Projections 1:01:49 - Clerks 3 Trailer Reaction 1:05:43 - Ms. Marvel Episode 5 Review 1:09:51 - Twitter Questions 1:15:57 - End of Week Thoughts2022-07-071h 17
THE FILM JUNKEEDavid Zaslav's Struggle Finding the DC Films Head - Film Junkee LiveDavid Zaslav wanted to waste no time to find the new DC Films head that would be Kevin Feige-like, but maybe nobody wants the job right now. SHOW TIMELINE: 0:00 - Intro 8:40 - Da Tweets! 35:32 - David Zaslav's Struggle Finding a New DC Films Head 45:32 - Deadpool 3 Story Details 48:21 - ObiWan Kenobi Finale Review 53:08 - Ms. Marvel Episode 3 Review 57:54 - Twitter Questions 1:03:38 - Final Week Thoughts2022-06-231h 04
DC on SCREEN | DC Studios News/ReviewBlack Adam and Sandman Trailers!On this episode of DC on SCREEN, we’re talking about the trailers for Black Adam and Sandman, the crazy news coming in about the Joker sequel and a few bits more!BLACK ADAM-New Trailer Released-What's a Positive Global Review?BATGIRL-Film Doesn't Have a Release Date or Tweaks-Kevin Feige's Response to Ms. Marvel Directors Booking DC FilmJOKER: FOLIE A DEUX-New Script, New Title, New Star (Lady Gaga)-So It's a Musical Now?BLACK CANARY-Jurnee Keeps Teasing Her Return to th...2022-06-161h 17
The Coffee AmericanoDavid Zaslav pone límite de 35 millones de dólares a producciones exclusivas para HBO MaxEn este episodio Mauricio Cabrera, Hernando Paniagua y Ernesto Martelli hablan sobre la decisiòn de David Zaslav de limitar el presupuesto para producciones originales de HBO Max y lo que representa para la streaming wars, donde son muchas las dudas respecto al modelo de negocio y el futuro de las distintas plataformas.Ademàs, vamos a detalle sobre lo que está ocurriendo con Netflix y evaluamos el lanzamiento de Relevo, el nuevo medio deportivo de Vocente.Suscríbete a nuestro newsletter: https://www.storybaker.co/Descarga Tendencias 2022: https://www.tend...2022-05-2544 min
DC on SCREEN | DC Studios News/ReviewZaslav Kills DC Darlings!On this DC on SCREEN, we have cinemacon trailer descriptions, a big sequel announcement and a bunch of stuff got the ax thanks to the WB Discovery merger. All that and so much more after these mystery sponsors place tiny word eggs in your ear.WB Discovery CEO Kills DC Darlings! |The Batman 2 Officially Announced |New DC League Of Super-Pets Trailer |Black Adam Trailer Description From CinemaCon |Black Adam Producer Reveals Why Warner Bros. Delayed the Movie |Shazam! Fury of the Gods Makes Fun of Fast & Furious in New Footage |Shazam! Fury of...2022-05-201h 22
The FliteCast0113: We Need To Talk About Upfronts...and David ZaslavI explain what upfronts are and why they are not for fans, share some new concerns about David Zaslav and WBD, and plenty of new feedback in THE HEXAGON.
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Become a member of The FliteCast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFliteCast2022-05-192h 18Squawk PodWarner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav 5/18/22In his first interview since the $43 billion dollar media merger, Warner Brothers Discovery CEO David Zaslav shares the company’s plan to combine HBO Max and Discovery into one streaming platform. Zaslav also discusses what prompted the company’s decision to shutter CNN+ shortly after its launch. Redpoint Ventures founding partner Geoff Yang, who invested early in Netflix, DraftKings, Twilio, and Snowflake, breaks down tech valuations as stocks in the sector come under pressure. Plus, Lowe’s missed Wall Street’s sales expectations for its first quarter, as cooler spring weather hurt demand for supplies for outdoor do-it-yourself projects.2022-05-1836 min
THE FILM JUNKEEDavid Zaslav Warner Bros. Discovery Memo Before Upfront - Film Junkee LiveToday's main topic will dive into the memo David Zaslav put out to his staff at Warner Bros. Discovery which outlines goals for the company and mentions the Upfront happening on Wednesday. SHOW TIMELINE: 0:00 - Intro 10:41 - Da Tweets! 55:16 - David Zaslav Memo for Warner Bros. Discovery and Upfront 1:09:41 - Amber Heard Talks Mera in Aquaman 2 1:15:10 - Unused Cameos in Doctor Strange 2? 1:19:01 - Netflix Puts Their Foot Down 1:22:24 - Twitter Questions2022-05-171h 24SciFi4Me: Live From the BunkerLive From the Bunker 403: David Zaslav's DC Dilemma | a New DC Film Era?There's a lot of news coming out of CinemaCon, the conference for movie theater chain owners, and some of it serves to reinforce that WarnerMedia Discovery's boss David Zaslav has a bit of a dilemma on his hands: promoting the current DC film projects while facing the prospect of completely changing it all.How do you solve a problem like the DCEU?THE HERO AT THE END OF HIS ROPE: https://www.amazon.com/Hero-End-His-Rope-ebook/dp/B004YWMRGATip Jar: https://www.paypal.me/scifi4meSubscribeStar: http://www.subscribestar.com/scifi4meNewsletter: http://eepurl...2022-04-2759 min
DC on SCREEN | DC Studios News/ReviewGet Better Than EzraWe're catching up on the new Warner Brothers Discovery, the insanity that is the evolving Ezra Miller story, hopes for the just-ordered Dead Boy Detectives series and so much more!In this episode:David Zaslav’s Warner Bros. Discovery Empire Takes Shape: Less Red Tape, More “Accountability” | (Hollywood Reporter)Warner Bros. Discovery Exploring Overhaul of DC Entertainment |The Batman Film Gross |The Batman Soars With Strong Streaming Premiere Numbers on HBO Max |The Batman Director Confirms Detail Everyone Missed In Scene |The Batman Blu Ray Release Date |Black Adam Tie-In Comics |Warner...2022-04-251h 21The Powers That Be: DailyMedia Monday: Zaslav’s ChoiceJon Kelly and Peter discuss the inside story behind David Zaslav’s decision to kill off CNN+: the personal beefs, the strategic blunders, the Kilar of it all, and the deeper and more sinister truth… Warner Bros. Discovery isn’t a media company so much as it’s a highly-levered and financially engineered corporate marriage of necessity. Zaz needs another Game of Thrones less than he needs $14 billion in EBITDA and $3 billion in synergies. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn...2022-04-2519 min
The Broadcasters PodcastThe Twitter Takeover and Another Corporate Media Conquest (ep.222)KOP discusses the Twitter Takeover by new majority shareholder Elon Musk, plus the creation of another corporate media conquest to further consolidate and clear out any duplication due to the digital disruption. Elon Musk Launches $43 Billion Hostile Takeover Bid for Twitter https://variety.com/2022/digital/news/elon-musk-offering-to-buy-twitter-1235232598/Elon Musk Explains Why He Wants to Buy Twitter, Says He Wants to “Open Source the Algorithm” https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/digital/elon-musk-talks-why-buying-twitter-1235130282/Twitter Said To Be Mulling Poison Pill To Block Elon Musk Takeover – Update https://deadline.com/2022/04/elon-musk-offers-41-4bn-to-buy-twitter-1235002295/ Warner Bros Discov...2022-04-1549 min
The Hot ButtonTHB #119: Toby or Not Toby, These Are The NumbersI feel like we are in a moment where the opinion-driven journalists are in a tizzy, with their same old scripts aren’t feeling so safe. I mean, deciding whose butt will be available to kiss by the end of this year is getting harder and harder.So I thought I would actually just chew on some facts today. (I know this is where some of you move on to that Kardashian podcast. It’s ok. I feel your pain. Try living with all this stuff in our head.) And the fact base that has been most avoi...2022-04-1211 min
DC on SCREEN | DC Studios News/ReviewDC Films Superbowl Teaser | News 02-20-22On this episode of DC on SCREEN: The Deal Gets real as we look at the Peter Bart Deadline article about David Zaslav and the WB Discovery merger. Then we’re covering that massive Super Bowl DC Films Teaser, Matt Reeves on building his own Batverse, and some behind-the-scenes facts about that Peacemaker finale and the cameos it presented. ALL That. And a whole lot moreHBO Max Executive Teases DC Universe Plans Are "Organized" |The Deal Gets Real At WarnerMedia As David Zaslav Ponders Its Power Structure |DC FILMS TEASER |The Ba...2022-02-2153 minSquawk PodDirect from Pebble Beach: AT&T CEO John Stankey & Discovery CEO David ZaslavAT&T is spinning off WarnerMedia in a $43 billion merger with Discovery. AT&T CEO John Stankey and Discovery CEO David Zaslav discuss the deal, the rollout of 5G, and the separate futures of telecom and streaming from the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am golf tournament. Plus, the executives respond to the surprise departure of CNN President Jeff Zucker. In this episode:John Stankey, @ATTDavid Zaslav, @DiscoveryJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinCameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY
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The Hot ButtonTHB #80: Jason Kilar: Malice in WarnerLandHow much damage can Jason Kilar do to Warner Media on his way out?This is the question. Well, the real question is, how long will John Stankey allow Jason Kilar to keep making “bold moves” that devalue the asset he is counting on to generate a lot of success in the near future under new leadership? It’s often hard to separate legitimate, bold business decision-making from the actions of an arrogant, willingly-destructive leader of a cult of popularity. This last month or so, two major stories in two different entert...2022-02-0312 min