Word's spreading that a major streaming giant might be eyeing Warner Bros.' studio assets and streaming operations for a whopping $82.7 billion. Industry insiders—from screenwriters to theater chains—aren't exactly rolling out the red carpet. There's real doubt brewing about whether this mega-deal makes sense, especially with theatrical releases and creative control hanging in the balance. The entertainment sector's watching closely to see if regulators and stakeholders will actually let something this massive go through.