Studio Signal — Monday, August 24, 2026
California Attorney General Rob Bonta abruptly cancels Paramount's settlement talks regarding the Warner Bros Discovery merger after accusing executives of bad faith leaks. Plus, Disney slashes spousal healthcare to fund stock buybacks, and comedy creator Mike Schur warns about the existential threat of media consolidation.
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