The Controversial Rise and Fall of Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav

GQ magazine removed an article critical of Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav from its website shortly after publication following a complaint from Zaslav's camp. The article, which criticized Zaslav's handling of the company's entertainment properties, underwent significant edits that softened its tone and removed comparisons to fictional characters. The author requested his byline be removed, and the article was ultimately pulled entirely. The incident sparked controversy and criticism from film critics, highlighting concerns over editorial independence. Zaslav has faced challenges in managing Warner Bros. Discovery, including layoffs and management turmoil at CNN.