On July 28, 2025, Warner Bros. Discovery was announced to split its operations into two main divisions: Warner Bros., which focuses on Streaming and Studios, and Discovery Global, which covers Global Linear Networks. This decision, made by the current WBD CEO David Zaslav, is significant as it impacts the future direction of countless beloved channels such as TBS, TNT, TruTV, CNN, HLN, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Boomerang, and TNT Sports. Warner Bros. Discovery's Global Linear Networks division will keep the former Discovery assets, while it's Streaming and Studios division keep it's former WarnerMedia assets.

The shift towards a more streamlined and efficient operational structure for Warner Bros. as a leader in streaming and studio productions is crucial. The former Turner Networks play a pivotal role in broadcasting content that has shaped generations. Misplacing them in Discovery Global could undermine their potential in the current digital landscape, where streaming is becoming paramount.

It’s crucial for WBD to align these valuable assets with the right division to maximize their reach and creative output. By moving them from Discovery Global to The Warner Bros. Company, these networks can benefit from the innovative strategies and resources that accompany the Streaming and Studios Division.

Besides, the leadership under David Zaslav has raised concerns. His recent monumental reorganization highlights a need for leadership that's not just business-savvy but also receptive to preserving the essence of these networks. A change in leadership can bring a fresh perspective, potentially under the guidance of someone like Jim Samples, who understands the importance of these cultural icons.

With Gunnar Wiedenfels set to lead Discovery Global, now is the opportune moment to push for realignment. This repositioning ensures that the networks continue to deliver quality content and remain at the forefront of innovation.

Warner Bros. Discovery consists of two primary business divisions:

• Warner Bros. consists of assets including Warner Bros. Entertainment and its units, Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, Turner Entertainment Co., The Wolper Organization, WaterTower Music and Warner Bros. Studio Operations. This company is also led by David Zaslav.
  • Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group consists of the company's filmed entertainment and theatrical entertainment businesses, including Warner Bros. Pictures, New Line Cinema, Warner Bros. Pictures Animation and Castle Rock Entertainment. The division is led by former MGM executives Michael De Luca and Pamela Abdy.
  • Warner Bros. Television Group consists of domestic and international network of television production companies, including the flagship Warner Bros. Television label, Telepictures, Alloy Entertainment, Warner Bros. Animation, Cartoon Network Studios, Williams Street and Warner Horizon Unscripted Television. The division is also responsible for 12.5% of The CW along with the CBS Entertainment Group unit of Paramount Skydance Corporation and television networks such as TBS, TNT, TruTV, Turner Classic Movies, Cartoon Network/Adult Swim/Cartoonito, and Boomerang. The division is led by Channing Dungey.
  • CNN Worldwide operates the CNN news channel and other global broadcast news assets owned by Warner Bros. Discovery, including various international CNN branches and HLN. The division is led by Mark Thompson.
  • TNT Sports is the brand name used for sports-related divisions of the company. The American division manages the company's domestic broadcast sports businesses, including MLB Network, formerly NBA TV, and the sports media website Bleacher Report and previously AT&T SportsNet until it shut down in 2023, while the European division handles Warner Bros. Discovery's international sports operations, including Eurosport and TNT Sports UK, and the sports division of Warner Bros. Discovery in Latin America, Warner Bros. Discovery Sports Latin America which owns the sports channel TNT Sports LATAM which replaces Esporte Interativo. Both divisions are led by Luis Silberwasser.
  • Warner Bros. Streaming manages the operations of the company's direct-to-consumer platforms, online brands and gaming businesses, including the streaming services HBO Max, the video game publisher Warner Bros. Games, and the now-defunct digital media company Rooster Teeth. It also houses Home Box Office, Inc., the parent company of the HBO and Cinemax premium television services and production studios.
  • Warner Bros. Global Experiences manages Warner Bros. theme parks and studio tours. Additional business segments include divisions responsible for Global Content Distribution (Warner Bros. Worldwide Television Distribution), and Advertising Sales.
  • DC Entertainment oversees DC Comics and Mad. It works with other WBD units and delves into those units within their flagship DC Universe franchise.
  • DC Studios oversees DC Comics and is the film and series production sites of WBD for DC media in the new film and series franchise DC Universe. The division is led by James Gunn and Peter Safran.
  • Warner Bros. Discovery International focuses on local and regional variations that pipelined with global market through operations for its domestic television channels, including region-specific operations such as TVN Group in Poland, as well as responsible for the distribution of linear networks from CNN Worldwide and TNT Sports, including Eurosport. The division is led by Gerhard Zeiler. It is split into four regional hubs: Warner Bros. Discovery Asia-Pacific, Warner Bros. Discovery EMEA, TVN Warner Bros. Discovery (Poland), and Warner Bros. Discovery Americas.
• Discovery Global consists of the company's linear cable networks in the United States and international countries, including streaming service Discovery+, television networks such as Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet, Oprah Winfrey Network, Investigation Discovery, Food Network and Cooking Channel, and HGTV. This company is also led by Gunnar Wiedenfels.

Let's urge Warner Bros. Discovery to reconsider its placement of the former Turner Networks by signing this petition. It's time to ensure these networks thrive in an ecosystem that values and enhances their contribution to entertainment and culture. Your signature can lead to significant changes for the future of content creation and distribution.