"Patton Oswalt's Fiery Monologue Condemns David Zaslav's Movie Dumping"
Comedian Patton Oswalt called out Warner Bros. Discovery chief David Zaslav during his monologue at the 71st Motion Picture Sound Editors Golden Reel Awards, criticizing the company's decision to scrap multiple finished films amid cost-cutting measures. Oswalt joked about the industry's challenges in 2023 and specifically mentioned Zaslav's actions, including the shelving of Batgirl and the tax write-off from jettisoning unspecified films. The event also honored films like Oppenheimer and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse for their sound design.