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Jason Kilar s move to shake up WarnerMedia s movie release schedule has some insiders questioning if he has what it takes to turn around the entertainment giant without destroying it.
While Hollywood has raged at the decision, insiders say the way he carried it out shows he s a polarizing leader who s insulated himself from critics and represents the worst of tech industry stereotypes.
His management is being closely watched as WarnerMedia attempts a risky transition to a streaming model.
Boosters see him as a visionary risk-taker who s looking out for the consumer, though.