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Unions Push for Hollywood Merger Deal | Venice Beach News
Two major Hollywood unions are escalating pressure on Paramount and California’s Attorney General to settle the Warner Bros. Paramount merger dispute, warning that stalled productions are devastating jobs and the industry’s fragile economy. With 200,000 members at stake, the Directors Guild and IATSE have outlined nine key conditions — including mandatory U.S. production, 15 annual theatrical releases, and HBO’s independence — to protect the industry’s future. As legal showdowns loom, the unions are demanding an earlier trial if no deal emerges, adding urgency to a battle that could reshape…
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