All articles tagged with #david zaslav
Originally Published 7 days ago — by The Hollywood Reporter
Chelsea Handler hosted the 2026 Critics Choice Awards, paying tribute to Rob Reiner and roasting Hollywood figures like Leonardo DiCaprio and David Zaslav with humor and wit, while emphasizing themes of decency and camaraderie in the industry.
Originally Published 25 days ago — by Deadline
Netflix CEOs Greg Peters and Ted Sarandos visited Warner Bros Discovery's studio lot with CEO David Zaslav, in a move seen as a show of strength amid ongoing merger negotiations and a rejection of Paramount's takeover bid, highlighting potential future collaborations and strategic positioning.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Hollywood Reporter
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav is considering major strategic options, including selling the company to Paramount's David Ellison or splitting it into separate entities to unlock value, amid ongoing industry consolidation and potential bids from other tech and media giants.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by New York Post
Paramount Skydance's CEO David Ellison is leveraging his new attorney, Makan Delrahim, to persuade Warner Bros. Discovery's David Zaslav to sell the company, with strategies involving potential bids from Netflix and Amazon, amidst industry negotiations and competitive interests.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Variety
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav stated that HBO Max is not currently enforcing a crackdown on password sharing, as the company focuses on increasing subscriber love for its content before raising prices, with plans to address password sharing and pricing strategies in the future.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Gizmodo
The Sphere in Las Vegas has added AI-generated, two-second cameos of Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav and James Dolan in a new version of The Wizard of Oz, sparking controversy over AI use in film.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Consequence of Sound
The immersive version of The Wizard of Oz at Las Vegas' Sphere features digital alterations that include the faces of Sphere CEO James Dolan and Warner Bros. Discovery's David Zaslav, replacing some original characters, with the project costing nearly $100 million and utilizing AI effects, sparking some controversy.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Hollywood Reporter
James Dolan revealed a subtle AI-enhanced Easter egg in the Sphere's immersive 'Wizard of Oz' experience, where two uncredited characters' faces were replaced with his and David Zaslav's for a brief moment, highlighting the use of AI to preserve the film's integrity while creating new digital enhancements. The project involved extensive AI work and collaboration with artists, with Dolan planning to showcase the film at Sphere venues worldwide for the next decade despite high costs.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Variety
Bryan Cranston clarified that his character in 'The Studio' is not based on Warner Bros. CEO David Zaslav, whom he finds boring, but was inspired by Hollywood mogul Robert Evans. Cranston enjoys portraying the antagonist, which allows for exploring dark and inappropriate sides of characters, contributing to the show's Emmy nominations.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The Hollywood Reporter
Warner Bros. Discovery is restructuring CEO David Zaslav's compensation package to reduce cash pay and increase stock-based incentives, following shareholder opposition and a company split, with the aim of better aligning his incentives with company performance.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Slate Magazine
The article criticizes Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav for his recent decisions to split the company into two entities, effectively undoing the merger that combined WarnerMedia and Discovery. It argues that Zaslav's focus on divesting from traditional media assets and his apparent lack of innovative ideas are detrimental to American culture, highlighting his controversial handling of properties like HBO Max, sports rights, and news outlets like CNN.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Variety
Despite Warner Bros. Discovery's significant financial losses in 2024, CEO David Zaslav received a pay increase, including a cash bonus and stock grants, due to meeting certain financial and strategic goals such as EBITDA, streaming subscribers, cost savings, and successful negotiations with the NBA, which justified his compensation package.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by AV Club
Most Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders expressed disapproval of CEO David Zaslav's 2024 pay package in a non-binding vote, highlighting concerns over his high compensation, which increased to $51.9 million in 2023, despite the company's financial decisions like shelving a $70 million film.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Deadline
Shareholders at Warner Bros. Discovery voted against approving CEO David Zaslav's $51.9 million pay package for 2024 in a non-binding advisory vote, reflecting ongoing concerns over executive compensation amid the company's financial struggles and recent credit rating downgrade.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Verge
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav suggests that a Trump administration could create a more favorable environment for major media mergers, potentially accelerating consolidation in the entertainment industry. Zaslav highlighted the challenges of the current streaming landscape, where numerous apps and pricing models complicate the consumer experience. He noted that regulatory changes under Trump could ease the path for mega-mergers, as seen in past discussions involving Warner Bros. Discovery and other media companies.