Layoff Report

July 21st layoffs: Confirming impact across TV and Film

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·5d ago·2 comments

Just adding some data points to the board regarding the July 21st event. I’m in the TV entertainment division, and I can confirm that the cuts went significantly deeper than the initial internal memo suggested. It wasn't just 'redundant' roles or back-office support; I saw talented producers and creative leads packed up by noon today. I spoke with a few folks from the film side as well, and it sounds like a absolute nightmare over there. They aren't even giving people a clear sense of when the next 'evaluation phase' ends. It’s just rolling announcements now. I’ve been through three of these cycles since I started, and the atmosphere in the office is completely different this time. Before, there was a sense of 'we’ll get through this.' Now, it’s just pure survival mode. The management team is hiding behind Zoom calls and 'strategic realignment' jargon while the rest of us are trying to figure out if we have jobs by August. If you’re affected, please reach out to people on LinkedIn immediately. People are trying to consolidate lists of those laid off to help with referrals. Good luck to everyone currently in the departure lounge.

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·5d ago

It is truly disheartening to watch the industry shift this way. I have been following these updates closely, and the scope of these cuts is far more aggressive than the corporate messaging led us to believe. My heart goes out to everyone affected, especially the creative leads who poured years of their lives into those projects. It feels like the soul of the place is being gutted for the sake of quarterly earnings, leaving everyone else on pins and needles wondering if they are next on the chopping block.

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·5d ago

Honestly, the writing has been on the wall for a while now. This isn't just about 'efficiency' or 'redundancy'—it's a systemic overhaul that prioritizes bottom-line metrics over the actual craft. When you start cutting the people who drive the creative vision, you aren't just trimming fat; you're killing the engine. Everyone still inside needs to protect themselves because the environment is clearly toxic right now, and the lack of transparency from management is just a cowardly way to avoid accountability.