The destruction of classic Hollywood is here! Lionel explains how Netflix's colossal $72 billion deal to acquire Warner Brothers Discovery (including HBO and DC Studios) signals the rise of a media colossus that could remake culture and politics. This isn't just a merger; it's the reboot of the game with one dominant gatekeeper. Plus, Lionel dives into the terrifying reality of AI in showbiz, from the controversial AI actress Tilly Norwood to the digital mapping of production assets, asking: Is our cultural repository being destroyed for maximal global efficiency?
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