Hollywood Stars Rally to Block Paramount-Skydance-Warner Merger

Over 1,000 film and TV figures, including Joaquin Phoenix, Ben Stiller and Kristen Stewart, signed an open letter opposing Paramount Skydance’s planned acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, warning the deal would reduce competition, threaten jobs and mid-budget filmmaking, and limit audience choice. The letter, published by the New York Times and BlocktheMerger.com, argues for stronger regulation and enforcement to protect the industry, with California and other states reportedly looking to block the merger; signatories emphasize the impact on independent and diverse storytelling.