WBD sues Amazon over Pia Barlow poaching
Warner Bros. Discovery has filed a California lawsuit accusing Amazon MGM Studios of extensively poaching contracted executives, including HBO Max marketing chief Pia Barlow, and pressuring them to breach their term employment agreements. The case argues this reflects a broader pattern of “lawless” recruitment as Amazon seeks to quickly build its entertainment production workforce, despite Barlow’s contract not expiring until October 2027.