CEO: David Zaslav Strategy: Debt reduction via IP mining.

No studio has executed a more brutal U-turn than WBD. Under Zaslav, the motto is "monetize or die."

Paramount has returned to form by mining its rich library of 80s and 90s classics.

As the pioneer of streaming, Netflix changed how content is consumed (the "binge model") and produced.

While blockbuster studios chase opening weekend records, two very different entities have dominated the conversation regarding quality and cultural impact: HBO (a linear/cable pioneer) and A24 (an indie disruptor).

Since acquiring MGM for $8.5 billion, Amazon has gained access to a century-old film library (James Bond, Rocky). However, their original productions are where the risk-taking happens.

A24 is arguably the most important brand in modern independent entertainment. They have cultivated a specific aesthetic—surreal, dark, and visually distinct.

Looking ahead, popular entertainment studios are facing existential questions.