Cable programming giant Discovery on Friday completed its $43-billion takeover of WarnerMedia from the Dallas telecommunications firm, creating one of the world’s largest entertainment companies, Warner Bros. Only HBO content, Warner Bros. motion pictures and television, and the international group will continue to be led by Warner executives. Zaslav will be challenged to find ways to best maximize the theatrical run for Warner Bros. movies while strengthening HBO Max. “This raises deep concerns about how Latinos are hired, treated and portrayed by Warner Bros. In a company town hall last year, Zaslav spoke of his reverence for Warner Bros. films, saying “The Maltese Falcon” was one of his favorites.

Source: Los Angeles Times April 09, 2022 00:06 UTC