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Paramount-Warner Merger Threatens LA Jobs | Venice Beach News
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A $111 billion merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery could devastate Los Angeles, risking 4,500 entertainment jobs and $4 billion in local business revenue within three years. While federal regulators approve the deal, California and 11 other states have launched an antitrust lawsuit, with a trial set for March 27. The CEO of one company threatens to relocate operations if no settlement emerges, heightening fears for historic studio lots. Local leaders are divided—Mayor Karen Bass and major unions seek an out-of-court resolution, while others, including the Writers Guild, insist on letting the legal battle play out in court. The future of Hollywood’s economy hangs in the balance.
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