The Newcomer Podcast IF NETFLIX WINS WITH WARNER BROS... They’ll STILL Lose to YouTube
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Dec 12, 2025 The bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery reveals a desperate power play in Hollywood. Netflix's record deal raises questions about the quality of artistic content amidst data-driven choices. YouTube and TikTok are emerging as the real contenders for viewer attention, overshadowing traditional studios. Discussions about personal viewing habits highlight the dominance of short-form content. The hosts also explore the tech industry's growing influence and implications for talent and storytelling, underscoring a cultural shift that could reshape the landscape.
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HVAC Vent With David Hasselhoff
- Tom Dotan recounts holding an HVAC vent over David Hasselhoff during an unaired pilot taping.
- The story underscores his lived experience working on movie sets and in Hollywood.
Watch Time Belongs To Silicon Valley
- Silicon Valley platforms like YouTube and TikTok now outrank studios on watch time and attention.
- This shift makes traditional Hollywood consolidation tactically futile against algorithmic attention machines.
Netflix's Identity Problem
- Netflix sits awkwardly between tech and old Hollywood taste, lacking both strong innovation and consistent artistic curation.
- That middle position risks degrading quality while failing to lead culturally or technologically.