Bass pushes talks to shield L.A. film jobs as Paramount-WBD deal stalls
TL;DR
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass urged California AG Rob Bonta and Paramount to immediately negotiate a settlement to resolve the 12-state antitrust lawsuit blocking Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, saying a deal must protect jobs and keep production in L.A. while the industry faces uncertainty. She framed it as defending Los Angeles’ entertainment legacy, not taking sides; the WGA criticized her stance, and Paramount seeks to delay the merger with ticking fees while states push for structural remedies.
Topics:entertainmentbusiness#antitrust#business#karen-bass#los-angeles-entertainment#paramount-warner-merger#rob-bonta
- L.A. Mayor Karen Bass Weighs In on Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger, Urges California AG Rob Bonta to Engage in Talks on Antitrust Case: ‘This Is Not About Taking Sides’ Variety
- Paramount-Warner merger could erase 4,500 jobs in L.A., report says Los Angeles Times
- L.A. Mayor Karen Bass Throws Her Support Behind Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Settlement The Hollywood Reporter
- Paramount-Warner Bros. merger could impact 4,500 jobs in L.A., report says KTLA
- WGA Rips LA Mayor Karen Bass For Supporting "False Choice" In Paramount-WBD Merger Tangle Deadline
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