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Hollywood’s $111B Merger Threatens Local Jobs
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A $111 billion entertainment merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery threatens thousands of corporate jobs in L.A. County, with a new report warning of potential consolidation and job losses—though not outright layoffs. While the combined company could theoretically boost film and TV production, recent data shows minimal local shooting activity. The DOJ approved the deal, citing increased competition, but California’s AG is investigating antitrust concerns and possibly filing a multi-state lawsuit. Local supervisors are scrambling to protect Hollywood’s economic and cultural heart, preparing job training and unemployment support systems in case of disruption.
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