WBD Sues Amazon Over Pia Barlow Poaching of HBO Max Exec
Warner Bros. Discovery has filed a California lawsuit accusing Amazon of poaching several contracted executives, led by Pia Barlow (HBO Max EVP of Originals Marketing) who moved to Amazon MGM Studios as VP/Head of Series Marketing; the suit alleges intentional interference with contracts, breach of contract, and unfair competition, noting Barlow’s term through 2027 and claiming Amazon induced breaches more than 16 months before expiration. Amazon declined to comment. The case underscores tensions around term employment agreements and exec poaching in the entertainment industry.