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Actor Tessa Thompson, Sen. Adam Schiff and more sound off on Paramount eying Warner Bros. Discovery
U.S. senators, state attorneys general, and Hollywood leaders warn the merger risks reducing competition, hurting jobs, and raising prices, with calls for independent antitrust investigations.
- Sen. Adam Schiff and other Democrats urged a review of the Paramount–Warner Bros. merger, with critics calling it `an antitrust disaster` threatening consumer choice.
- Sen. Elizabeth Warren warned the Paramount–Warner Bros. merger is `an antitrust disaster` that threatens higher prices and fewer choices for American families, calling for an antitrust review with `highest levels of scrutiny`.
- Actor Mark Ruffalo urged state attorneys general to coordinate, warning the deal would `kill competition` and drive down wages and product quality, while Tessa Thompson called the merger `worrisome` for creators.
- The California Department of Justice has an open investigation, and Rob Bonta said `Paramount/Warner Bros is not a done deal.`
- Amid accusations of political influence, Sen. Elizabeth Warren called a proposed merger `an antitrust disaster` threatening higher prices and fewer choices for families, prompting calls for review by DOJ & FTC.
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Actor Tessa Thompson, Sen. Adam Schiff and more sound off on Paramount eying Warner Bros. Discovery
Paramount’s possible takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery’s studio and streaming business is sparking loud political and Hollywood pushback. Sen.
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Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Reach Merger Agreement
NEW YORK, February 28, 2026 — Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Global have signed a definitive agreement to merge in an all-stock transaction, creating a combined media and entertainment company valued at approximately $70 billion, according to people familiar with the deal. The merger, announced late Thursday, will see Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders receive 0.85 shares of the new entity for each share owned, while Paramount shareholder…
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