Hollywood Unions Call for Speedy Resolution in Paramount-WBD Merger Fight

Hollywood’s DGA and IATSE are urging California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison to fast-track the antitrust case over the Paramount-WBD merger, warning that a prolonged court battle could damage jobs and the industry, especially in California where production is down. They also outline proposed enforceable conditions to preserve separate studios, production windows, and US-based work, arguing for a quicker decision than the current March 2027 trial date and noting Ellison’s threat to move Paramount if settlement fails.