The most relevant section of a fascinating read, in my opinion. At least, most relevant for us:
> DEADLINE: Given the fantastic run you’ve had in reshaping Warner Bros, is there a desire to stay the course whenever the new owner arrives, whether that is Netflix or Paramount? What would take it for you guys to stay the course and continue this streak that you’re having?
> DE LUCA: ***We’re hoping to stay the course. I think 2025 is a proof of concept. It points to what is wonderful about the legacy of this studio, and we’re trying to build on that. We’re standing on the shoulders of giants who have come before. We want to add to that history and add to the library and to continue to innovate for the audience. And I have to believe that anybody who is interested in this studio would want to see that legacy continue.*** So our goal is to absolutely triple down and to grow the slate, to take advantage of that hunger that we believe is out there from the audience to experience even more original films and innovation within genres and within legacy sequels and IP adaptation. The key is to bring original thought and spins to familiar things while bringing brand-new stories to the table.
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> ABDY: ***It’s business as usual.*** We are starting to plan our slates for 2027. 2026 is fully baked, and 2027 is almost fully baked, and we’re starting to look at 2028. Filmmakers are excited to come and work here. We have one of the best marketing and distribution teams in the business under Christian Davin, Dana Nussbaum, Jeff Goldstein and John Sanford; their work with the publicity team has been on display in the most elegant and innovative way possible. So we have a lot of filmmakers coming here and wanting to work here. For Mike and I, it’s business as usual, staying the course, keeping to the strategy and trying to build a diversified slate for 2027 and beyond.
Basically, if they leave Warners, it’s because the new head honchos pushed them. But I really hope neither Netflix nor Paramount do that. They’ve built something special here, and I want it lasting for ten years or more. Plus, Huntr/x would do very, very well under a team like the current Warner Bros. Pictures. 😉
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The most relevant section of a fascinating read, in my opinion. At least, most relevant for us:
> DEADLINE: Given the fantastic run you’ve had in reshaping Warner Bros, is there a desire to stay the course whenever the new owner arrives, whether that is Netflix or Paramount? What would take it for you guys to stay the course and continue this streak that you’re having?
> DE LUCA: ***We’re hoping to stay the course. I think 2025 is a proof of concept. It points to what is wonderful about the legacy of this studio, and we’re trying to build on that. We’re standing on the shoulders of giants who have come before. We want to add to that history and add to the library and to continue to innovate for the audience. And I have to believe that anybody who is interested in this studio would want to see that legacy continue.*** So our goal is to absolutely triple down and to grow the slate, to take advantage of that hunger that we believe is out there from the audience to experience even more original films and innovation within genres and within legacy sequels and IP adaptation. The key is to bring original thought and spins to familiar things while bringing brand-new stories to the table.
[…]
> ABDY: ***It’s business as usual.*** We are starting to plan our slates for 2027. 2026 is fully baked, and 2027 is almost fully baked, and we’re starting to look at 2028. Filmmakers are excited to come and work here. We have one of the best marketing and distribution teams in the business under Christian Davin, Dana Nussbaum, Jeff Goldstein and John Sanford; their work with the publicity team has been on display in the most elegant and innovative way possible. So we have a lot of filmmakers coming here and wanting to work here. For Mike and I, it’s business as usual, staying the course, keeping to the strategy and trying to build a diversified slate for 2027 and beyond.
Basically, if they leave Warners, it’s because the new head honchos pushed them. But I really hope neither Netflix nor Paramount do that. They’ve built something special here, and I want it lasting for ten years or more. Plus, Huntr/x would do very, very well under a team like the current Warner Bros. Pictures. 😉