Netflix news: Streaming giant ‘deeply committed’ to Warner Bros. cinema releases
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos has looked to quash fears that the streaming giant will disrupt the cinema industry with its acquisition of Warner Bros.
The streaming platform has long been against theatrical windows, but claims are being made that its Warner Bros. deal represents a shift.
Film News Blitz’s Dan Lawrence takes a look at what has been said.
Netflix news: SAG-AFTRA to assess Netflix-WB merger before taking a position
The American actors union, SAG-AFTRA, is conducting a “complete and thorough analysis” before making a public stance on the proposed Netflix/Warner Bros. merger.
SAG-AFTRA cedes that the merger “raises many serious questions”.
Film New Blitz’s RC Stacey goes union-side to report on the potential monopoly of the century.
Netflix news: WGA believes Warner Bros. merger ‘must be blocked’
The Writers Guild of America (WGA) is one of several bodies in direct opposition to Netflix’s proposed deal to purchase Warner Bros.
An $82 billion deal between Netflix and Warner Bros. is feared to impact jobs, monopolise the market and raise prices for consumers.
The WGA writes about this, and more, reports Film News Blitz’s Dan Lawrence.
Netflix news: Streaming giant to purchase Warner Bros. and HBO Max
Streaming giant Netflix has rocked the film and television industry with news that it's set to acquire Warner Bros.
A deal worth $82.7 billion will see Netflix gobble up Warner Bros. and HBO amid Discovery Global's separation of properties.
Film News Blitz’s Dan Lawrence covers what the key players in the deal have had to say.
Netflix news: Streaming giant announces ‘Assassin’s Creed’ series adaptation
It’s time to reenter the Animus, Assassin’s Creed is officially coming to life in live-action, and it’s landing on Netflix.
The streaming giant has given the go-ahead for the much-anticipated series adaptation of Ubisoft’s best-selling game franchise, and it’s bringing in some serious talent to make it happen.
Film News Blitz’s Dan Lawrence reports.