Karma Strikes David Zaslav with WB Split: Divine Vengeance for HBO Max Actions

David Zaslav, the CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery, has been making waves lately with rumors swirling about a split within Warner Bros. Many fans are seeing this as a bit of “cartoon karma” after HBO Max removed the original Looney Tunes shorts from its library, sparking some serious backlash. These shorts were not just cartoons, they were pieces of history that many fans felt deeply connected to.

Zaslav’s decision to pull the classic Looney Tunes shorts is just the latest in a series of moves that have upset fans and critics alike. From axing Coyote vs. Acme to ghosting entire Cartoon Network series, many are questioning Zaslav’s strategic vision for Warner Bros. and the legacy it holds.

The timing of this move is particularly unfortunate, as a new Looney Tunes movie has just hit theaters while the original shorts are disappearing from streaming platforms. Zaslav claims that kids’ content isn’t driving subscriptions, but many are left scratching their heads as to why newer Looney Tunes content remains while the classics are gone.

This decision feels less like a business strategy and more like a deliberate erasure of an important part of film history. Warner Bros.’ deep archives were once easily accessible on HBO Max, but under Zaslav’s leadership, they are disappearing at an alarming rate.

As Warner Bros. faces internal chaos and Hollywood grapples with the fallout from these decisions, many are questioning whether Zaslav is the right person to lead the studio. His split from Warner Bros. Discovery feels like a reckoning for the damage that has been done to the studio’s legacy and to the beloved Looney Tunes characters. Time will tell what the future holds for Warner Bros., but for now, fans are left feeling like karma may have finally caught up with David Zaslav.