I. INTRODUCTION
This petition formally requests that Netflix, Inc., upon completion of its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery and the HBO Max (now “Max”) streaming platform, restore, preserve, and make publicly accessible the classic animated works formerly available through the Boomerang service and Warner Bros. archival libraries.

These works include, but are not limited to, Hanna-Barbera, Looney Tunes, Merrie Melodies, MGM animation, and other legacy cartoon properties that were removed from streaming access as a result of internal cost-cutting decisions rather than rights expiration, legal prohibition, or public harm.

The mass removal of these works has resulted in cultural loss, consumer harm, and effective digital erasure of historically significant media.

 
II. STATEMENT OF FACTS
1. Boomerang was originally marketed as a preservation-focused service, intended to provide lawful access to classic animated content that was otherwise unavailable to the public.

2. After the consolidation of WarnerMedia and Discovery, Inc., large portions of the Boomerang and classic cartoon libraries were removed from both Boomerang and HBO Max/Max.

3. These removals were not accompanied by:

a) Public explanations tied to legal restrictions,
b) Permanent physical re-releases,
c) Or alternative lawful access for consumers.

4. Many removed titles are:

a) Not available for purchase digitally,
b) Out of print physically, and
c) Unavailable on any major streaming platform.

5. The practical effect of these removals is de facto suppression and disappearance of culturally significant works, despite continued ownership by a major media conglomerate.

6. Netflix, Inc., upon acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery and its assets, will assume control, custody, and stewardship of these libraries.
 
III. LEGAL, ETHICAL, AND PUBLIC INTEREST CONCERNS
A. Cultural Preservation
Classic animated works are not merely entertainment products; they are historical artifacts reflecting:

a) The evolution of animation,
b) Social and artistic history,
c) The foundations of modern media.
The removal of these works from public access contradicts widely recognized principles of cultural preservation and archival responsibility.

 
B. Consumer Reliance and Fair Dealing
Boomerang and HBO Max subscribers were:

a) Marketed access to these libraries,
b) Encouraged to subscribe based on legacy content,
c) Then deprived of that content without meaningful alternatives.
This raises serious concerns regarding fair dealing, consumer reliance, and ethical business practices, even where technically permissible under service agreements.

 
C. Digital Erasure & Market Power
When a single rights holder controls:

a) Ownership,
b) Distribution,
c) And access,
the decision to withhold content entirely creates a market failure, where lawful access is impossible regardless of consumer willingness to pay.

This is particularly concerning when:

a) No competing license exists,
b) No public archive access is provided,
c) And no preservation pathway is offered.
 
D. Children’s Media & Educational Value

Many removed cartoons are:

a) Age-appropriate,
b) Educational in form or influence,
c) Historically used in schools, libraries, and family settings.

Their removal disproportionately affects:

a) Families,
b) Children,
c) Educators,
d) And low-income households unable to seek rare physical copies.
 
IV. REQUESTED ACTIONS
We respectfully petition Netflix, Inc. to commit to the following actions:

1. Restoration
Restore removed Boomerang and Warner Bros. classic animated titles to streaming availability on Netflix, Max, or a dedicated legacy platform.

2. Preservation Commitment
Publicly commit to non-destructive stewardship of legacy content, ensuring that titles are not permanently removed without lawful public access alternatives.

3. Transparency
Provide a public explanation for:

a) Which titles were removed,
b) Why they were removed,
c) And whether they are intended to return.

4. Access Alternatives
Where streaming is not economically viable, provide:

a) Digital purchase options,
b) Library or archive partnerships,
c) Or limited-access viewing models.

5. Legacy Content Designation
Create a formal “Legacy & Archive Content” designation, protecting historically significant works from permanent removal solely for cost-cutting purposes.

 
V. PUBLIC BENEFIT OF COMPLIANCE
Granting this petition would:

a) Restore consumer trust,
b) Demonstrate ethical leadership,
c) Preserve cultural history,
d) Strengthen Netflix’s family and educational offerings,
e) And prevent irreversible loss of media heritage.
Failure to act risks continued criticism, reputational harm, and increased scrutiny regarding the responsibilities of dominant media rights holders.

 
VI. CONCLUSION
This petition does not seek to interfere with creative control, editorial discretion, or lawful business judgment.
It seeks only responsible stewardship, reasonable access, and preservation of irreplaceable cultural works.

We respectfully urge Netflix, Inc. to recognize that ownership carries responsibility, and that classic animation deserves protection, not quiet erasure.

 
Petitioners hereby request acknowledgment and a public response.