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Proponents argue that Netflix's acquisition won't darken content quality or ideological slants—if anything, Netflix already offers a broader, more diverse array of entertainment, including foreign productions that Hollywood often neglects. The fearmongering, they say, is rooted more in the industry's resistance to change rather than tangible differences in output.
Hollywood’s history of questionable projects, such as films featuring Ezra Miller or productions neglecting talent, underscores its declining prestige. The concern isn't so much who owns the studios but whether they will attract talented filmmakers and star power in the future. Notably, some of Hollywood's top actors have already shifted to Netflix and HBO, signaling a changing hierarchy of entertainment prestige.