Warner Bros. Discovery CEO Hosts Star-Studded Dinner Before Auction
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav made quite the impression as he hosted a star-studded dinner at his Beverly Hills home on Wednesday night. The event took place just hours before he jetted off to New York to consider the preliminary offers for the entertainment conglomerate that he has led since 2022.
The guest list read like a who’s who of Hollywood royalty, with names like Oprah Winfrey, Lorne Michaels, Margot Robbie, Al Pacino, and Sandra Bullock in attendance. Around 20 people gathered for a casual evening of discussions about upcoming projects and the future of the studio.
Despite the weight of the looming auction process, sources say the atmosphere was light-hearted and enjoyable. The impending sale has caused anxiety among the Warner Bros. Discovery staff, given the company’s recent mega-merger and the uncertainty it brings to employees across various platforms.
During the dinner, the focus remained on new projects and the exciting developments in the pipeline. There was little talk about the sale process itself, although it was mentioned that Zaslav and his team aim to have everything wrapped up by Christmas, a timeline that some view as ambitious.
Zaslav, known for his charm and enthusiasm for the industry, engaged in lively discussions before excusing himself to catch a redeye flight. He left the gathering with the intention of resting during the journey and being ready to review the bids upon his arrival in New York.
The list of potential bidders for Warner Bros. Discovery includes Paramount, Comcast, and Netflix, although the details of the offers submitted on Thursday remain undisclosed. Representatives from the company have yet to comment on the matter.
