Morning Brew Daily Hollywood Hates Netflix’s WBD Takeover & Apple Dazed By Leadership Exodus
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Dec 8, 2025 Netflix's monumental $83 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery is shaking up Hollywood, sparking concerns about job losses and regulatory scrutiny. Meanwhile, Apple faces a leadership exodus as rival companies lure away its top talent amid fierce AI competition. In lighter news, Japanese micro cars catch Trump's eye for potential US roads, even as safety regulations loom. Additionally, a unique robot dog installation by Beeple at Art Basel brings digital art to the forefront, blending technology with creativity.
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Netflix Becomes Hollywood's New Emperor
- Netflix's $83B acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery centralizes massive content and platform power under one company.
- That concentration invites prolonged antitrust scrutiny and potential hostile bids from rivals like Paramount.
Consolidation Threatens Jobs And Theaters
- Hollywood fears consolidation leads to job losses and diminished theatrical priorities.
- Owning both platform and IP creates a textbook antitrust concern over distribution and market concentration.
Politics Won't Decide Merger Fate
- Political signals around the deal are mixed, with President Trump wavering publicly.
- Final approval will hinge on DOJ antitrust review, not just presidential opinion.