Christopher Nolan Warns Hollywood: Netflix-Warner Bros. Deal & AI Pose 'Worrying' Threat

• Christopher Nolan, as DGA president, expresses significant concerns about the proposed Netflix acquisition of Warner Bros., citing potential loss of a major studio and consolidation.
• Nolan highlights declining employment for DGA members (35-40% drop) despite stable consumer spending on entertainment, calling it "completely unacceptable."
• Artificial intelligence is a major challenge, with Nolan emphasizing the need for creators to have a voice in how AI tools are used to protect rights and compensation.
• The DGA's upcoming bargaining with major studios will focus on employment, AI, healthcare, and preserving the theatrical experience.
• Nolan notes the shift to ad-supported streaming, leading to interrupted home viewing, a return to 1970s broadcast TV scenarios.

Why It Matters: Christopher Nolan, as DGA president, warns that the Netflix-Warner Bros. deal and AI threaten Hollywood's future.