Maker Studios Downsizing Creator Network?

This week reports have emerged that Disney-owned Maker Studios is looking to downsize their massive network of thousands of creators to around 300. The news comes on the heels of a major scandal involving Maker Studios' high profile star PewDiePie (which led to the studio parting ways with the show's creator). According to the Hollywood Reporter, Maker wants to downsize their creator network in order to focus on their top-tier channels, which will also result in a significant amount of company layoffs. Many sources are also suggesting that these changes are just another indicator that Disney is struggling to integrate Maker Studios (which it acquired in 2014) into their business model. Read more on the story here.