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States Block Paramount-Warner Merger | Calgary News
Twelve states are rallying against a blockbuster $81 billion merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery, warning it could crush Hollywood competition, shrink content diversity, and raise prices for viewers. California’s AG leads the charge, citing threats to theaters, cable, and creative jobs, while stars and creators echo fears of lower pay and fewer opportunities. Paramount counters that the deal is vital to beat tech giants and preserve industry jobs, but states are demanding a court halt—threatening a restraining order to stop the deal before it’s finalized. Listen in comfort:Get…
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