Ever since the “cut the cord” movement of the old cable television model, streaming giants are battling for dominance, and traditional studios are struggling to adapt. Most recently: Netflix acquired Warner Bros. Discovery. These mega deals have the potential to reshape Hollywood.
Two faculty experts from the Department of Film, Television & Digital Media — Associate Professor Kimberly Owczarski, Ph.D., and Assistant Professor Anne Major, Ph.D. — shared their insights on what the proposed acquisition could mean for content creation, theatrical releases and the entertainment industry at large.