Overview
- The DGA has held what Nolan called productive meetings with Netflix and Paramount but has not endorsed either suitor or opposed a sale.
- Nolan is advocating a 60-day exclusive theatrical window, contrasting with Netflix’s stated 45 days, citing theatrical residuals as vital to the guild’s health plan.
- Guild concerns center on consolidation and job losses, with Nolan pushing for meaningful commitments to protect Warner Bros.’ workforce, library and theatrical distribution role.
- Deal context includes Netflix shifting to an all-cash offer valuing assets at $27.75 per share and Paramount Skydance submitting a hostile bid, with the DGA evaluating specifics from both.
- The guild readies for May contract talks before a June 30 contract expiration, with AI use and creative rights flagged as priority issues and tariff talk prompting studio discussions about U.S. production incentives.