Patty Jenkins calls the near‑complete Paramount‑Warner Bros. merger chaotic and says the studio system is in bad shape, while noting optimism for emerging filmmakers.
At a Tribeca and Chanel "Through Her Lens" luncheon, "Wonder Woman" director Patty Jenkins said she has been "tuning out" the news of the Paramount‑Warner Bros. deal, describing the situation as "such chaos" and stating that "the studio system is in such bad shape."
Jenkins added that she might still work with Warner Bros. under new leadership, saying "you never say no to anything" and noting that low‑budget successes such as "Backrooms" and "Obsession" demonstrate a "democratization" of filmmaking that excites her.
Tribeca co‑founder Jane Rosenthal offered a different perspective, arguing that young filmmakers now face more obstacles despite the increased volume of streaming‑driven productions, and suggesting the merger could spur new independent‑distribution models, though she admitted the outcome is uncertain.
The overall impact of the Paramount‑Warner Bros. consolidation on the industry remains unclear.