🦸♂️ David Ellison Vows to Save Warner Bros.
David Ellison, CEO of Paramount, has gone on the offensive in the battle for Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD).
He published an open letter to the creative community, explaining why a Paramount–WBD merger would benefit the industry more than a Netflix takeover.
Ellison’s key promises:
💬 More movies. The combined company would release at least 30 high‑quality films annually (15 from each studio).
💬 Cinema priority. Every film would receive a minimum 45‑day exclusive theatrical window before hitting VoD and streaming.
💬 HBO independence. The legendary brand would retain autonomy and continue producing world‑class content.
💬 Anti‑monopoly stance. Ellison warned that Netflix’s $83 billion bid would destroy competition, turning the market into a “monopolistic wasteland.”
Paramount positions itself as the defender of the theatrical experience, contrasting its approach with Netflix’s online‑only strategy.
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