Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav spoke with top filmmakers Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg to calm fears as layoffs hit Turner Classic Movies
, who directed acclaimed hits like "There Will Be Blood" — to reassure them the essence of TCM would not change under new leadership.
"Turner Classic Movies has always been more than just a channel. It is truly a precious resource of cinema, open 24 hours a day seven days a week," the trio of filmmakers said in a joint statement. "And while it has never been a financial juggernaut, it has always been a profitable endeavor since its inception."
Scorsese, Spielberg and Anderson added that Zaslav contacted them regarding the restructuring of TCM, adding they each spent time talking with the CEO, individually and as a group, "and it's clear that TCM and classic cinema are very important to him. Our primary aim is to ensure that TCM's programming is untouched and protected."In April, Spielberg and Anderson had a discussion about film preservation efforts at the TCM Classic Film Festival.
The merger between Warner Bros. and Discovery in 2022 created the biggest portfolio of cable-TV networks under one roof during a time of substantial cord cutting as many consumers opt for streaming services. The merger also came when major streaming platforms like Netflix began to see their subscribers plateau and turned their focus from growth to profitability.
Warner Bros. Discovery has been grappling with a hefty debt load stemming from the merger, and has been
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