WarnerMedia Tells Ray Fisher, 'It's Time to Move On'

The ongoing feud between WarnerMedia and Cyborg actor Ray Fisher has taken a major turn as the conglomerate seemingly responded to Fisher's claims. Following the company's investigation of Fisher's claims against Joss Whedon, Geoff Johns, Walter Hamada, and many more, WarnerMedia has finally told the actor to move on.

Who is Warner Media?

As a refresher, Fisher called out Whedon for his abusive behavior on the set of Justice League. He called on a third party to investigate his claims and didn't want Warner Bros to be the one handling the investigation. This led Warner Media to step in. Warner Media is a multinational mass media and entertainment corporation owned by AT&T.

Warner Media has various assets consisting of film, television, and cable operations. Their assets include Turner Broadcast, Cinemax, Warner Bros, and many more. Warner Bros is the one managing the DC Films division.

Warner Media took Fisher's claims seriously. According to the conglomerate, the investigation was conducted by an outside law firm, and the team investigating it was led by a former federal judge. A representative for Warner Media told the Wrap, "The [Justice League] investigation was conducted by an outside law firm and led by a former federal judge. More than 80 people were interviewed. We have full confidence in its thoroughness and integrity, and remedial action has been taken. The investigation has concluded, and it is time to move on."

The Chronology of Events With Ray Fisher vs. Warner Bros Executives

Prior to the investigation, Fisher praised Joss Whedon. In June 2020, Fisher retracted the praise he gave to Whedon, who was the director hired to replace Zack Snyder on Justice League. The actor said, "[Whedon's] on-set treatment of the cast and crew of Justice League was gross, abusive, unprofessional, and completely unacceptable."

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In the same tweet, he also called out DC Creative Officer Geoff Johns and former DC Films executive Jon Berg by referring to them as enablers. He further doubled down on his sentiment in July saying, "I understand full well the [personal] and professional risks associated with my speaking out against the abhorrent behavior of Joss Whedon and his enablers — Geoff Johns and Jon Berg."

Weeks later, Warner Bros launched an investigation but said Fisher is not cooperating with the investigator it hired and stated that he failed to provide evidence to back up his claims. Fisher responded by calling for a third-party investigation, which is why Warner Media got involved. Warner Media stated that the investigation has concluded and ‘remedial action' was done.

However, after DC Films' President Walter Hamada recently had an interview revealing the plans for DC Films, Fisher tweeted that Hamada is a dangerous enabler. The actor added that he will never work under a project with Hamada on board.

Reports later came out that Hamada will be extending his contract as DC Films president. This led the Cyborg actor to tweet that the studio is "weird" for its reactionary announcements. The recent statement of Warner Media about moving on seems to be in direct response to Fisher's sentiments. As of the moment, there is no confirmation or detailed information as to what truly occurred that led to Fisher's issues against Warner Bros executives.

Zack Snyder Director's Cut of Justice League will be streaming on March 2021, on HBO Max.

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