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California Blocks Hollywood Merger | Oakland News
California’s Attorney General Rob Bonta is making waves by suing to block the blockbuster Paramount-Skydance merger, which also includes Warner Bros. Discovery, arguing it violates antitrust laws and threatens competition in film and cable. The case is more than legal—it’s a power play, with billionaire Larry Ellison’s backing raising alarms about corporate influence and presidential favoritism. Bonta frames it as a shield against unchecked corporate power, while Hollywood workers fear job losses and fewer opportunities. Paramount counters fiercely, calling the suit legally weak and claiming…
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