President and CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery
Warner Bros. Discovery Lost Money Last Year. Its CEO Got a $50 Million Payday.: Much of Chief Executive David Zaslav’s compensation was tied to free cash flow ...
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Quick Glance: GOP's Financial Woes Resolved?
- After positive fundraising headlines for Donald Trump and the Republican National Committee (RNC), it seems the campaign is back on track, but the expenses for success were immense.
- While the Trump-RNC Joint Fundraising Committee, 'Trump 47 Victory', raised millions of dollars, only a fraction of it went towards political activities, exacerbating the financial crisis of the RNC.
- In comparison, the Biden-DNC committee, 'Biden Victory', was able to more effectively redirect funds and financially support Democratic parties in the states.
- A decision by the Federal Election Commission allowed the RNC to use funds from their 'legal' account for campaign advertising, temporarily easing the party's financial crisis but with long-term implications for both parties.
It is common for CEOs in media to receive lavish pay packages. Zaslav’s compensation for 2023 is notable, however, because Warner Bros Discovery is not exactly ... Show more #HeraldPremium
Larry David Rejects 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' Being a 'Cringe Comedy': At PaleyFest LA 2024 for the HBO series' final season, creator/star Larry David rejected ...
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Quick Glance: Larry David Criticizes Views on 'Curb Your Enthusiasm'
- Larry David doesn’t understand why viewers call “Curb Your Enthusiasm” a cringe comedy.
- During a discussion with the cast and executive producer Jeff Schaffer, David emphasized that he never intended for the show's jokes to read as cringey.
- The panel discussion also touched on the cast's favorite moments from the show's past as well as guest stars.
- David described working on 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' as the most fun he could ever have possibly had and emphasized how much he enjoyed it.
Game On! Top Congressmen Want Disney, Fox & Warner Bros Discovery CEOs To Spill Details On Joint Sports Streaming Service
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Director David Lynch Co-Wrote A Bonkers Animated Film, But Netflix Turned Him Down
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Two Years After WarnerMedia Merged With Discovery, Debt and Megadeal Questions Loom
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David Muir's ABC News Eclipse Broadcast Was a Great Cinematic Moment: David Muir's ABC News eclipse broadcast from the shores of Burlington, VT ...
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Steven O. Newhouse, Steven A. Miron Resign From Warner Bros. Discovery Board Amid DOJ Probe
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Max, HBO Will Start Cracking Down on Password Sharing Soon: Warner Bros. Discovery confirmed that its streaming service, Max, will begin implementing new ...
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Warner Bros. Discovery is hyping free cash flow. Investors don't appear to be buying it
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#HarryPotter TV series aiming to debut on HBO in 2026.
"We couldn’t be more excited about what’s ahead. We can’t wait to share a decade of new stories with fans ... Show more
‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Is Apparently Dead All Over Again: A new report reveals that Warner Bros. CEO David Zaslav never even saw the movie before deciding to ...
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Quick Glance: Race Against Time: 'Coyote vs. Acme' Conclusion
- A surprising call from a Warner Bros. Executive in January.
- Revision of Warner Bros.' decision due to the hubbub.
- Warner Bros. has let enough time pass.
- 'Coyote vs. Acme' is running out of time before Warner Bros. Discovery’s quarterly Earnings Call on Feb. 23.
Warner Bros. Discovery is the first in Hollywood to make streaming profitable — thanks to Max
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"Harry Potter" series: This is already known about the new show: A whopping seven seasons of a new "Harry Potter" series are planned - Warner CEO David Zaslav ...
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In Fiery Monologue, Patton Oswalt Calls Out David Zaslav for Dumping Movies: Patton Oswalt mocked Warner Bros. Discovery's David Zaslav as host of the 2024 ...
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Why Warner Dropped the Anvil on ‘Coyote Vs. Acme’: WBD has reportedly decided to shelve the live action–Looney Tunes mash-up. It might be good business—but it’s ...
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EXCLUSIVE: And then there were three. As Deadline reported exclusively earlier this month, the field of writers in the running to adapt JK Rowling’s Harry ... Show more #HarryPotter
Quick Glance: Harry Potter Reboot on Max
- An update has been shared on the upcoming Harry Potter reboot series.
- The launch of the Harry Potter reboot series on Max is scheduled for 2026.
- After years of development, the reboot series only received the official green light in 2023.
- The controversy surrounding J.K. Rowling may impact the viewership of the Harry Potter series.
Games of Thrones' Next Spin-Off, Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, Arrives Late 2025 - IGN
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Harry Potter TV Series Aiming for 2026 Debut on Max: New Harry Potter HBO Max series to debut in 2026, J.K. Rowling thrilled with development.
hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/harry-potter-tv-series-2026-debut-hbo-max-1235833774/
‘Game of Thrones’ Spinoff ‘The Hedge Knight’ Gets 2025 Release Date: David Zaslav has given an update about HBO's second post-'Thrones' drama ...
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Timothée Chalamet’s ‘Wonka’ Will Start Streaming On Max In March: Warner Bros. box office hit 'Wonka' is set to debut on streaming service Max on March ...
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It's official: the next Game of Thrones spin-off is coming in late 2025: A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms – which might not be its final title – will roar onto ...
techradar.com/streaming/hbo-max/its-official-the-next-game-of-thrones-spin-off-is-coming-in-late-2025
“It’s a Silent Fire”: Decaying Digital Movie and TV Show Files Are a Hollywood Crisis
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New ESPN, Fox, WBD streaming venture won’t solve much — at least not yet: Maybe this new sports streaming service is just a first step to something bigger ...
theathletic.com/5256834/2024/02/07/espn-fox-warner-sports-streaming-service-marchand/
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Max May Start Deactivating Accounts for Password Sharing: Max floats the idea of deactivating password sharing accounts.
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Bob Iger Says Disney Has Quietly 'Killed a Few Projects': See? It's not just Warner Bros. Discovery. Disney CEO Bob Iger says Disney has 'killed a few ...
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Will Forte Reacts To ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Being "Deleted” By Warner Bros: "I F***ing Hate It"
decider.com/2024/02/29/will-forte-reacts-incredible-coyote-vs-acme-deleted-by-warner-bros/
Quick Glance: Coyote vs. ACME: Will Forte Reveals Bleak Outlook
- Will Forte gave a grim update on Coyote vs. ACME.
- It seems like Coyote vs. ACME may not be saved.
- The film is expected to be deleted, even though Forte didn't confirm the news directly.
- Several projects, including Batgirl, have been put on hold at Warner Bros. Discovery.
Another Major Streaming Service Getting in on Password Sharing Crackdown: First started by Netflix, the trend of cracking down on password sharing has now ...
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A new report reveals that Warner Bros. has decided to shelve Coyote vs. Acme for good, while highlighting that executives like CEO David Zaslav never watched ... Show more
David Zaslav Is Out of the Paramount Business: Warner Bros. Discovery is no longer exploring a merger with Paramount Global, according to a report in CNBC.
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Cinemas pin hopes on Dune sequel after barren box office run: Warner needs sci-fi epic to repeat success of ‘Barbie’ after several flops and big declines in its ...
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Warner Bros. Discovery’s David Zaslav Confirms ‘The Penguin’ Max Premiere Window: During a recent Q4 earnings call, Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav ...
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Game of Thrones movie trilogy was blocked by HBO, say showrunners: Game of Thrones’ creators Benioff and Weiss may be onto Netflix’s 3 Body Problem ...
polygon.com/24081363/game-thrones-movies-hbo-vertical-shooting-phones-benioff-weiss-zaslav
Salem's Lot Movie Update Is Exciting News for Stephen King Fans: Stephen King loves the new Salem's Lot movie. So why hasn't anyone else seen it yet?
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Harry Potter: When will the series reboot start? Now we at least know the release year
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Warner Bros. Boss Offers Exciting Updates on Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow: Warner Bros CEO David Zaslav provides new updates regarding the status of the upcoming ...
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Game of Thrones continues - This is the news that all fans of House of the Dragon have been waiting for
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WB Discovery's Q4 Yields Warning Signs That Obscured the Good News: Investors sent a warning to Warner Bros. Discovery as the stock plunged amid concerning red ...
variety.com/2024/tv/news/warner-bros-discovery-zaslav-q4-earnings-warning-1235921220/
Looney Tunes Voice Actor Reveals More Coyote Vs ACME Images in Campaign to Release the Shelved Movie
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Warner Bros. Discovery Stock Drops as Wall Street Reacts to Earnings and Lack of Guidance
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New massive sports streaming service — combining ESPN, Fox — a ‘major win’ for fans
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Quick Glance: Disney, Fox and Warner Bros. Unite for Sports Streaming
- The three companies team up to offer a streaming service featuring games from professional leagues and college conferences.
- The service will provide 14 channels as well as ESPN's existing streaming offering, but specifics like price, name, and leadership are yet to be determined.
- While not bundling all sports, the service grants sports fans access to games from nearly every major league, including N.F.L., N.B.A., and more.
- The companies emphasize the significance of this collaboration as a step forward for the media industry.
New ESPN, Fox, WBD streaming venture won’t solve much — at least not yet: Maybe this new sports streaming service is just a first step to something bigger ...
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Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: ESPN, Fox, Warner Bros. Discovery Joint Streaming Service
- Three major media companies are teaming up for a new streaming service offering access to all major sports leagues and more.
- An appealing offer for cable cord-cutters who are sports fans, even though not all games will be available.
- Each company will own a third of the service, which is yet to be named, priced, or given a specific launch date, and is subject to finalizing agreements.
- A significant move away from cable bundles towards streaming, marking a major development for Disney, ESPN, and the media industry.
Warner Bros. Discovery Beats Investor Suit Over Inflated Subscriber Figures: The lawsuit accused WBD and David Zaslav of making false statements about the health ...
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CNN's new CEO taps controversial, hard-charging 'a--hole' Virginia Moseley to lead newsroom
nypost.com/2024/01/17/media/cnns-ceo-taps-tyrant-virginia-moseley-to-lead-newsroom/
Paramount, Warner Bros. Discovery and Hollywood Weigh Merger Mania: As Shari Redstone, David Zaslav and other executives weigh mergers and acquisitions ...
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Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Global in early merger talks: Warner Bros. Discovery and rival Paramount Global are in early merger talks ...
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Quick Glance: Warner Bros. Discovery Expanding Through Merger Talks With Paramount
- Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount are in merger talks, potentially leading to further expansion of the company.
- Discovery CEO David Zaslav has met with Paramount CEO Bob Bakish to discuss a potential merger.
- The merger would likely result in the consolidation of the Max and Paramount+ streaming services and add major franchises to Warner Bros. Discovery's portfolio.
- Star Trek is among the major franchises that could be included in the potential merger.
Paramount Casts Itself In Next Season's M&A Hit: Warner Bros. Discovery is mulling a potential merger with rival U.S. media company Paramount Global ...
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Paid articlePaid Why a Warner Bros.-Paramount Does (and Doesn’t) Makes Sense: A potential merger could bolster their streaming businesses and negotiating power with cable ...
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Warner Bros Video Games: Always On, Live Services, DC, Game of Thrones: David Zaslav’s most critical mission is leading Warner Bros. Discovery through the ...
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Tom Cruise Sets Up Shop at Warner Bros. With New Movie Partnership: Tom Cruise was lured by Warner Bros. Discovery chief David Zaslav to the studio lot.
hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/tom-cruise-sets-up-shop-at-warner-bros-1235783047/
‘Sex and the City’ Is Headed to Netflix: HBO’s 2000s comedy starring Sarah Jessica Parker is part of a licensing deal between the streamer and Warner Bros ...
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Quick Glance: Sex and the City Coming to Netflix
- Carrie Bradshaw and the rest of the 'Sex and the City' clique are coming to Netflix for a binge-watching session soon.
- Netflix has inked a licensing deal with Warner Bros. Discovery to license all six seasons of the popular HBO dramedy.
Brian Cox: Warner Bros Discovery Doesn't 'Understand the Value' of TCM: "Succession" star Brian Cox called out "the guy who runs Warner Bros ...
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Mortal Kombat 1 Has Sold 3 Million Units: The fighter reached a new milestone after Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav confirmed nearly 3 million sold last ...
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Warner Bros. Discovery Reportedly In Talks To Merge With Paramount: Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Global are reportedly discussing a potential merger that ...
screenrant.com/warner-bros-discovery-paramount-merger-discussions-report/
David Zaslav Says it Took 'Courage' to Cancel Completed Movies: The Warner Bros. Discovery executive defended the content cuts to movies like "Batgirl" ...
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What Tom Cruise’s New Deal Really Means: How the star’s Warner Bros. deal came together — and why it is both more and less than it appears.
hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/inside-tom-cruise-new-deal-1235785619/
Warner Bros Discovery boss’s payday is toast: David Zaslav may find his options have reached the limit. The Warner Bros Discovery (WBD ...
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David Zaslav Praises New CNN Boss Mark Thompson in Front of Chris Licht: Licht sat in the audience as Zaz heaped flattery upon his new CNN chief and deftly ...
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Warner Bros. Boss David Zaslav Admits WGA Strikers Were ‘Right About Almost Everything’
thedailybeast.com/warner-bros-boss-david-zaslav-admits-wga-strikers-were-right-about-almost-everything
Wall Street showcases doubts that the reported Warner Bros. merger with Paramount will go through
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Warner Bros. CEO Claims Scrapping Films Like Coyote vs. Acme, Batgirl 'Took Real Courage' - IGN
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And the 2023 Braddies go to … Peter Bradshaw’s film picks of the year: Following the Guardian’s Top 50 countdown, as voted for by the whole film team ...
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SAG-AFTRA approves agreement to end longest strike ever in Hollywood: SAG-AFTRA's 118-day strike will officially end at 12:01 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 9 ...
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Quick Glance: Hollywood Actors' Strike to End Tomorrow
- After over 100 days and two rounds of negotiations, SAG-AFTRA and Hollywood's studios have finally reached a tentative agreement to end the actors' strike.
- SAG-AFTRA announced that the strike will officially end at 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, following the unanimous approval of the deal by the negotiating committee.
- The announcement has been highly anticipated, with SAG-AFTRA and the AMPTP, representing the Hollywood studios, meeting continuously over the last few weeks.
- Artificial intelligence remained a significant issue in recent negotiations, which SAG-AFTRA highlighted in their own statements.
Filmmakers rally behind Warner Bros. movie 'Coyote vs. Acme': Filmmakers are rallying behind 'Coyote vs. Acme,' the Looney Tunes movie killed — and later ...
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First ‘Batgirl,’ now Roadrunner: David Zaslav cans Warner Bros. Looney Tunes film to harvest $30 million in taxable losses
fortune.com/2023/11/10/warner-discovery-david-zaslav-coyote-acme-john-cena-batgirl/
Paid articlePaid Warner Bros. Discovery: A Bullish Long-Term Picture: Warner Bros. Discovery has significant long-term debt but is making progress in improving that situation ...
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Suicide Squad Publisher Promises Even More Live-Service Games: Get ready for future Batman and Harry Potter games to want even more money from your wallet
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Media execs aren't writing off legacy TV just yet. Here's why.: A shrinking business still pays as streaming ambitions collide with an ad slump and a ...
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Coyote vs Acme is now being eyed by Paramount and Amazon: The movie industry gave backlash when David Zaslav once again shelved a completed project ...
joblo.com/coyote-vs-acme-paramount-amazon/
David Zaslav Says Canning 'Batgirl' "Was Necessary": Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav says the decision to scrap Batgirl for tax ...
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Batgirl Was Canceled But Watch a Batwoman Movie Instead: David Zaslav might have had an easy enough time dropping Batgirl, but The Wild World of Batwoman has ...
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David Zaslav: CNN Max Viewers Are "20 Years Younger" Than TV Audience: CNN Max is attracting users who are "20 years younger" than traditional TV ...
deadline.com/2023/11/cnn-max-david-zaslav-viewers-20-years-younger-than-tv-audience-1235596653/
Warner Bros. Discovery's David Zaslav 'Hopeful' for SAG-AFTRA Strike Resolution 'Soon'
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Paid articlePaid HBO Used to Dominate the TV Landscape, Can They Do It Again?: HBO's place as the ruler of all things prestige TV has been challenged in recent years ...
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Warner Bros Discovery CEO David Zaslav Responds to WGA Deal: “They Are Right About Almost Everything”
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What's Warner Bros. Discovery's next move? David Zaslav and John Malone offer clues
cnbc.com/2023/11/09/zaslav-malone-wbd-next-move.html
Warner Bros. Discovery stock plunges, CEO sees 'genrational disruption': The media giant saw a sharp decline in ad revenue in the third quarter ...
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Hollywood’s labor stoppage is over, but a painful industry-wide transition isn’t: Actors returning to an industry still in the midst of painful transformation ...
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Mortal Kombat 1 Has Sold Nearly 3 Million Units: Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav confirms the latest instalment in the fighting franchise has sold nearly ...
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