International Documentary Association Blasts Proposed Netflix-WB Merger, Says It Would “Profoundly Damage The Future Of Documentary Filmmaking”

International Documentary Association Worries Netflix-WBD Deal Will ‘Profoundly Damage’ Documentarians’ Opportunities

The International Documentary Association sounded off on the Netflix-Warner Bros. Discovery mega-deal, slamming the business move as one that will “profoundly damage the future of documentary filmmaking.” The non-profit organization, which supports nonfiction filmmakers and promotes the documentary genre across the globe, issued a statement after word broke of Netflix’s winning bid for Warner Bros. Discovery. “Netflix’s acquisition of Warner Bro…

International Documentary Association Worries Netflix-WBD Deal Will 'Profoundly Damage' Documentarians' Opportunities

The International Documentary Association sounded off on the Netflix-Warner Bros. Discovery mega-deal, slamming the business move as one that will “profoundly damage the future of documentary filmmaking.” The non-profit organization, which supports nonfiction filmmakers and promotes the documentary genre across the globe, issued a statement after word broke of Netflix’s winning bid for Warner Bros. Discovery. “Netflix’s acquisition of Warner Bro…

International Documentary Association Blasts Proposed Netflix-WB Merger, Says It Would “Profoundly Damage The Future Of Documentary Filmmaking”

EXCLUSIVE: The International Documentary Association (IDA) is coming out with a forceful statement excoriating the planned merger of Netflix and Warner Bros, calling it a threat to nonfiction filmmakers. “Netflix’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery would profoundly damage the future of documentary filmmaking,” writes the nonprofit org, which advocates for the doc community and […]

Netflix Wins Warner Bros. Discovery Deal, Possibly Because of ... 'South Park'

In a move likely to upend the entire entertainment industry, Netflix has beaten out Paramount/Skydance and Comcast in a bid to take over Warner Bros. Discovery/HBO Max. Suffice it to say, this is a huge deal. Of course, it's not... Read more...