Netflix-Warner Bros deal sparks outrage among Hollywood guilds. Its $83 billion plan to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery has stirred strong reactions in Hollywood. The Directors Guild of America (DGA) and Writers Guild of America (WGA) have voiced serious concerns about the deal. DGA president Christopher Nolan and other guild leaders say it could threaten jobs, reduce wages, and limit filmmakers’ creative freedom. The deal would give it an additional 128 million HBO subscribers on top of its 300 million users, but guilds warn it could also hurt competition and reduce the variety of movies and shows available.
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The DGA said the merger raises big questions about protecting directors’ rights and keeping the industry fair. The WGA warned it could lead to job losses, lower pay, tougher working conditions, and higher costs for viewers. Both guilds plan to meet with their executives to discuss these issues before the deal moves forward.
