All articles tagged with #studio consolidation
FX Chairman John Landgraf predicts that a major merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery, or another large studio consolidation, is inevitable due to industry pressures to scale up and compete globally with streaming giants like Netflix and Apple, despite concerns about reduced creative diversity.
The article discusses the recent layoffs and consolidation in the entertainment industry, particularly at Disney, WBD, and Paramount, driven by reduced content production and the need to cut costs, reflecting a challenging environment for studios.
Former PlayStation boss Shawn Layden has expressed concerns about the game industry, including studio consolidation, rising development costs, and the need for game preservation. Layden warns that consolidation can hinder creativity and worries about the impact of acquisitions on independent studios. He also questions the industry's focus on existing genres and emphasizes the importance of preserving gaming history for future generations. Layden urges the industry to invest in protecting and making older games accessible, as it is culturally significant and helps guide the future of the medium.