Why did Warner Bros TV Group layoff 26% of it's workforce? Internet dubs it 'worst decision possible'

Why did Warner Bros TV Group layoff 26% of it's workforce? Internet dubs it 'worst decision possible'
The Warner Brothers water tower in Burbank, California (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

BURBANK, CALIFORNIA: Warner Bros Television Group laid off as many as 82 staffers on Tuesday. Per reports, this is 19% of the studio's workforce and the employees are from different verticals that include scripted, unscripted, and the animations division. In addition, the organization has also opted not to fill the 43 vacant positions tallying the total layoff to 26%. While there was no comment from WB TV Group at the time of writing, it was reported that chairman Channing Dungey explained the changes ringing into the teams. 

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It was also reported that Stage 13, a department focussed on short-form programming has called curtains down as well. Per a Variety report, the layoffs were expected as part of their cost-cutting move inside WB Discovery, which merged earlier this April.