Disney insiders are enjoying a spectacle reminiscent of schadenfreude as Netflix and Paramount vie for control of Warner Bros. The Disney executive's candid assessment that "I just don’t get it" highlights the skepticism surrounding Netflix's interest in acquiring the struggling studio.
For a company like Netflix, which has already taken on significant debt with its acquisition of 21st Century Fox's entertainment assets six years ago, adding Warner Bros.' vast library and production capabilities may seem counterintuitive. The Disney executive pointed out that Netflix would be taking on significant legacy assets, including redundant systems and integration headaches.
Meanwhile, Paramount is seen as a more suitable partner for Warner Bros., with its proven track record in building franchises like Star Trek and Transformers. This perception might explain why insiders view the battle for control of Warner Bros. as "watching all this unfold" - with schadenfreude on Disney's part.
The focus at Disney has shifted to determining who will succeed CEO Bob Iger, a question that is expected to be settled soon. Insider estimates suggest Josh D'Amaro remains the top contender, thanks in part to his oversight of Disney's recent video game push, including its partnership with Epic Games. However, some have speculated about exploring the co-CEO model, much like Netflix has done.
As tensions between the parties escalate, it will be interesting to see how this saga unfolds. One thing is certain: for now, Disney insiders are indulging in a bit of schadenfreude at the expense of their competitors, enjoying the drama and intrigue surrounding the battle for control of Warner Bros.
For a company like Netflix, which has already taken on significant debt with its acquisition of 21st Century Fox's entertainment assets six years ago, adding Warner Bros.' vast library and production capabilities may seem counterintuitive. The Disney executive pointed out that Netflix would be taking on significant legacy assets, including redundant systems and integration headaches.
Meanwhile, Paramount is seen as a more suitable partner for Warner Bros., with its proven track record in building franchises like Star Trek and Transformers. This perception might explain why insiders view the battle for control of Warner Bros. as "watching all this unfold" - with schadenfreude on Disney's part.
The focus at Disney has shifted to determining who will succeed CEO Bob Iger, a question that is expected to be settled soon. Insider estimates suggest Josh D'Amaro remains the top contender, thanks in part to his oversight of Disney's recent video game push, including its partnership with Epic Games. However, some have speculated about exploring the co-CEO model, much like Netflix has done.
As tensions between the parties escalate, it will be interesting to see how this saga unfolds. One thing is certain: for now, Disney insiders are indulging in a bit of schadenfreude at the expense of their competitors, enjoying the drama and intrigue surrounding the battle for control of Warner Bros.
... like they're already in debt from that Fox deal and now they wanna take on Warne Bros? It's a lot to handle 
. And yeah Paramount seems like way more stable, especially with Star Trek and Transformers franchises under their belt 
. But Disney is all about succession planning right now, figuring out who'll be the next CEO 
. Josh D'Amaro's got some solid cred having helped with video games, but co-CEO with Netflix? That's a weird move 
. Can't wait to see how this all shakes out, maybe it'll be interesting for us students watching from school 
it makes sense why disney is skeptical about it, i mean who wants to take on all those legacy assets? 
meanwhile paramount seems like a way more stable partner for warner bros, especially with their successful franchise history 
the drama around this whole thing is just entertaining to watch tbh 
and honestly, disney insiders seem to be enjoying this drama a bit too much 
it's like they're all trying to out-drama each other over who gets to mess with warner bros' library meanwhile bob iger's future is still on hold and josh d'amaro might just get the top spot 
can't wait for the next move tho
! On a more serious note, it's interesting to see how these power struggles can affect the creative output of these big players. I mean, who knows what amazing content might be born out of this mess? 
Maybe Netflix and Disney can even learn from each other and come out with some fresh ideas 
! And let's not forget about Paramount - they're always been known for their awesome franchise-building skills 
! This whole thing is just making me excited for the future of entertainment 
!
anyway, I think it's kinda funny how Disney is enjoying the drama 
It feels like just yesterday we were all excited about the Avengers and now it's Warner Bros. trying to stay afloat... kinda sad, you know? 
. Paramount seems way more solid in my book, especially with all those franchise-building skills under their belt 
. And can we talk about how schadenfreude is just the best? 
. It's only when we learn from our mistakes that we can truly move forward.
This whole thing's just a drama fest, and I'm just happy to watch from the sidelines.