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Warners To Fire Employees "At Every Level – Across The Studio". But Will DC'ers Avoid The Bullet?

After rumours about layoffs in the wake of the unsuccessful Fox buyout of Warner Bros, Warners CEO Kevin Tsujihara wrote a company wide e-mail yesterday. It read,

Dear Colleagues:

I wanted you to hear directly from me about our plans for the Studio. In recent days, we have started to hear rumors here at the company and to read misinformation in the press, so I'd like to set the record straight. I know that the hard work and dedication of every employee around the world is the key to Warner Bros.' success, and I am sorry for the distraction this situation brings to the workplace.

At Warner Bros., we work with the world's most extraordinary storytellers, and our focus has always been to provide the creative environment and financial resources they need to realize their vision. Our commitment to that won't change. In fact, we're investing more than ever in our film and television productions.

Since I became CEO, I've been working with the Studio's senior management team to create a plan to position Warner Bros. for future growth, maintaining our position as the industry's leader in quality and scale—all while safeguarding our traditions and legacy. This will require us to reduce costs and reallocate resources to our high-growth businesses.

Here at Warner Bros., we are currently in a position of unparalleled strength. To maintain this position, we are constantly reviewing our global businesses to make sure we're operating as efficiently and effectively as possible. We are doing our best to minimize staff reductions. However, and it pains me to say this, positions will be eliminated—at every level—across the Studio. In making these decisions, we will follow all applicable protocols. Your divisional and departmental leadership will share more information with you about these changes in the months ahead.

Despite the challenges we face, we need to focus on the tasks at hand, maintain the sense of excellence that has defined our company for more than 90 years, and move forward knowing that, regardless of any organizational changes, we will remain the industry's gold standard.

Thank you, again, for your support and dedication to this company.

Warm regards

I'm told that it is likely that the resignations from DC Comics from people unwilling to make the move from East Coast to West Coast should hopefully absorb the impact on the comics publishing wing of Warners – at least among the rank and file.

Hopefully.

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