In off-the-record comments from writers and agents that work with Netflix, they complain the streaming giant clashes with Hollywood culture by concealing ratings, foregoing feedback, and shunning meetings.
The sentiments align with what animation series creator Trevor Pryce recently told entertainment reporter Kim Masters, "The first rule of Netflix: You do not talk about Netflix." Will the entertainment behemoth adapt to the needs of performers, writers, directors, and agents, or remain an outlier?
In other industry news that could have a big impact on content creators, Bloomberg News is reporting of a possible merger between Time Warner and AT&T. The report says senior executives from the two companies have been meeting in recent weeks. An AT&T acquisition of Time Warner would marry a telecom giant with a content powerhouse that includes HBO, NBA Basketball, Turner's cable-TV unit, and much more. We’ll analyze the implications of the rumored deal.
Guest:
Joe Flint, Media Reporter, The Wall Street Journal