Warner Bros. used to be the crown jewel of Hollywood. Now it’s a pawn, up for sale yet again—this time to Paramount Skydance, backed by Larry Ellison’s bottomless fortune. David Zaslav swore he’d turned things around after years of chaos, and 2025 has been one of Warner’s best theatrical years in a decade. But instead of a comeback, it’s just another sales pitch. Warner Bros. isn’t a studio anymore. It’s an asset.
David Zaslav Just Made Piracy Cool Again
Piracy was on the verge of extinction until streaming services got greedy. With HBO Max raising prices and deleting shows, audiences are rediscovering the high seas — not out of rebellion, but out of self-defense.
How Do You Stretch 7 Harry Potter Books Into 10 Years? Ask Warner Bros.
Warner Bros. Discovery says the new Harry Potter TV series will run for at least 10 years — but the real challenge isn’t stretching seven books into a decade of television. It’s navigating J.K. Rowling’s direct involvement as a producer and creative consultant, a fact that guarantees the series will be carrying both magical potential and a massive PR burden from day one.
James Gunn Gave Us Superman. It’s Time to Give Us Closure.
Superman’s box office win marks a new beginning for DC Studios, but it’s also the perfect moment to right some old wrongs. The Ayer Cut, the Schumacher Cut, and Batgirl are all finished or nearly done — and fans deserve to see them. In a world where audiences are used to getting burned, offering closure would be a rare and powerful move.
The Rock Tried to Hijack the DC Universe — And Lost
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson thought Black Adam would be his ticket to running the DC Universe — complete with Henry Cavill, power lunches, and a potential executive role for his producing partner. But when the global box office fell short, Warner Bros. passed the baton to James Gunn, ending one of the boldest behind-the-scenes plays in franchise history.
Hollywood After Dark 