There’s a lot of talk and apprehensions surrounding the Netflix–HBO Warner Bros deal. The major concerns are that theatrical releases would be severely affected, there would be job cuts, reduced wages, and a monopolisation.
In the midst of all this, we thought of taking the opinion of someone who has seen the evolution of the media landscape in India—and also shaped it—funny man Cyrus Broacha.
On a call with The Free Press Journal, Cyrus not only was witty as always, but also highlighted the practical implications of the deal.
“Luckily, I don’t have money to go to the theater anymore, so it won’t affect me too much. But on a more serious note, it’s a little scary because one monopoly in the entertainment business is a little dangerous because then the narrative comes from only one side. Not to politicize cinema, but you know how it is. So, that’s one issue. And secondly, we grew up with Warner Brothers and later on HBO, so I’m feeling a little bit of nostalgia and feeling bad. It’s like MTV shutting down. Will the name disappear, or will it just get eaten up, or will it be kept as is? I don’t know,” Cyrus told us.
