Jane Fonda has taken a playful jab at Nicole Kidman's beloved advertisement for AMC Theatres, adding her own unique flair with a corporate twist. In a recent video that has captured attention, Fonda, a two-time Academy Award winner, parodied Kidman's iconic commercial that celebrates the joy of going to the movies, this time focusing on the recent merger between Warner Bros. Discovery and Netflix.
In her spoof, which humorously critiques the merger, Fonda remarked, "Come to this place for mergers. We stream to self-silence. To censor. To slop," while mimicking Kidman’s heartfelt monologue as she walked into a cinema. She went on to add, "Where content is chosen by the best billionaires we have. Dazzling focus-grouped, pre-digested content that allows your brain to avoid too much ‘thinky thinky.’"
Continuing the parody of Kidman’s well-known line, "Somehow heartbreak feels good in a place like this," Fonda quipped, "Somehow corporate greed feels good in a place like this. Somehow mergers feel good in a place like this." This clever play on words not only captures the essence of her critique but also adds a layer of irony to the original commercial's sentiment.
The video takes a humorous turn when a man enters the theatre and tells Fonda, "You gotta go. We’re about to knock this whole place down in five minutes!" This punchline serves as a metaphor for the uncertainty surrounding the future of the entertainment industry amidst such large-scale mergers.
Fonda has been vocal about her concerns regarding the $82.7 billion deal involving Netflix’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Recently, she collaborated with the Committee for the First Amendment to express her worries about the implications of this deal. In their joint statement, Fonda described the merger as "an alarming escalation of the consolidation that threatens the entire entertainment industry, the democratic public it serves, and the First Amendment rights."
She emphasized that this situation transcends mere business interests, stating, "Make no mistake, this is not just a catastrophic business deal that could destroy our creative industry. It is a constitutional crisis exacerbated by the administration’s demonstrated disregard for the law." Additionally, she urged the Department of Justice to "categorically refrain from using that power to extract political concessions that influence content decisions or chill free speech."
For those interested, Fonda’s amusing take on Kidman’s AMC ad can be viewed below.
