Warner Bros Massive Shake-Up: Marketing Boss Josh Goldstine & Int’l Distribution Chief Andrew Cripps Exiting

If Los Angeles was under enough turmoil, over in Burbank, two lynchpins at Warner Bros are simultaneously exiting the studio: Warner Bros. Global Marketing czar Josh Goldstine and International Distribution Boss Andrew Cripps.

While Warners had some misses this year in Joker: Folie a Deux and Furiosa, the studio was still able to pull past $1 billion at the domestic box office with $1.1B, -23% from a year ago.

Their internal memos sent to staff are below:

Team-

I am writing today to let you know that I will be stepping down from my role here at Warner Bros. Pictures.

For the last several years, I have had the great privilege to work alongside a team whom I deeply admire and who brought their very best to every campaign across every imaginable genre of movie.

From Barbie to Beetlejuice, to Dune and Wonka, your work has been nothing short of inspiring and I cannot thank you enough for your contributions to the many successes we have shared together. 

As I look ahead to my next chapter, I take with me many wonderful memories of my time with all of you and applaud your achievements across each film you so thoughtfully brought to audiences around the world.

I wish all of you continued success.

Josh

Dear All-

After 5 ½ fantastic years at WB, I wanted to let you know that I will be stepping down from my role as President of International Distribution. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time here, through the ravages of Covid and the seismic changes that the industry has seen but it is the people and the international team that has really made my time here so special. Mike and Pam will shortly be announcing a transition plan but I wanted you to hear from me directly in advance. I know you will continue to give them and the company your full support and make our films as successful as possible. I will be here to help with transition plans but wanted to say a huge thank you to each and every one of you for everything you do day in and day out. 

Kind regards

Andrew