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A significant development involves Warner Brothers Discovery losing rights to several major film franchises, including The Matrix and Ocean’s 11 series. The company that previously owned these franchises declared bankruptcy and moved them up for auction. Despite Warner Brothers Discovery's expectations to acquire these rights, they ultimately missed out, losing future rights to produce new installments of these beloved franchises.
This loss marks a considerable blow, especially given the cultural and financial value of these properties. The situation underscores the instability in rights management and the fluidity of ownership in the film industry, with companies constantly battling to secure lucrative intellectual properties.