You don't need to be a cabinet minister to realize that more details are needed before anybody starts applauding this Netflix gift. (See my comment on the original story)

But it seems you need to be a cabinet minister to accept it at face value-- half a billion dollars for something, some how, some time in the next 5 years. The minister must be desperate for good profile and PR. 

The genuine desperation here comes from those trying to make a living through their skills and passions (see positive quotes from Writers' Guild exec. Did. & a "w4iter, director, actor".)  I am sincere when I extend my sympathies.

Hats off to the eOne CEO for his no-BS take.