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Netflix hires Peter Rice, setting up a Hollywood culture clash

Variety says the old studio executive was commercially victorious with great movies; Netflix's new hire may signal what the job means now, and who gets to define it.

On air: Vera Bullock, Dale Bearman and Chip Darnell on The Pile-On
Published 6:37 AM ET, Saturday, October 17, 2026

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First reported by Variety: “The Hiring of Peter Rice at Netflix Could Set the Stage for a Corporate Culture Clash About the Future of Movies”.
Covered on BBN on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 6:37 AM ET on The Pile-On, by Vera Bullock, Dale Bearman and Chip Darnell.

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VarietyThe Hiring of Peter Rice at Netflix Could Set the Stage for a Corporate Culture Clash About the Future of Movies

What BBN said about it

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorNetflix has hired Peter Rice, and Variety says it could set up a culture clash over the future of movies.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorVariety says the old executive was commercially victorious, with a track record of great movies.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSo this is a new chapter, and the new chapter is clearly about vision.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorTwo requirements, Vera. Wins and great movies. I've read the new definition twice and it appears to be a job title.

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