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politics4 days ago•17 min saved

Raman Urges Court Ruling on Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger

Los Angeles mayoral candidate Nithya Raman reiterates that the legality of the Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery merger should be decided in court, backing California Attorney General Rob Bonta’s antitrust suit to block the $111 billion deal. Mayor Karen Bass is urging a quick resolution to avoid industry disruption, while unions and trade groups press for negotiations to keep Paramount and Warner Bros. in Los Angeles, with a county report warning thousands of jobs are at stake as the election nears.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#antitrust #karen-bass #los-angeles

business19 days ago•22 min saved

Ellison’s Quest: Can He Win Warner Bros. Discovery?

Two THR editors debate whether the Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery merger can survive antitrust scrutiny: Ellison’s bid to retain HBO and the film studio faces potential divestitures (CNN or other cable assets) and a binding 30-film commitment, with possible structures like an oversight board or asset sales on the table, while industry allies and critics weigh in and a Netflix‑style wildcard lingers.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#antitrust #business #cnn

business1 month ago•16 min saved

Paramount’s Ellison pushes federal film tax perks amid merger battle

Paramount CEO David Ellison and chief legal officer Makan Delrahim met with members of the House Ways & Means Committee to advocate for a stronger federal film tax incentive, a bid to keep productions in the U.S. with bipartisan support, even as California and 11 other states sue Paramount over its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery; a tight legislative calendar could hinder any progress on a bill.

via Deadline|

#business #david-ellison #federal-film-tax-incentive

politics3 months ago•34 min saved

Bass Balances Hollywood Jobs With Trump-Backed Pratt in LA Mayoral Debate

Deadline’s interview with Mayor Karen Bass covers her stance on Donald Trump’s endorsement of Spencer Pratt, her push to protect and grow Hollywood production in L.A. through streamlined permits, tax credits, and a film czar, and the limits of her power to stop the Paramount–WBD merger. She also addresses fires, infrastructure, and LA28 costs, plus her views on ICE, the LAPD, endorsements, and the role of truth in politics, highlighting the balance between advocacy and governance as the race heats up.

via Deadline|

#donald-trump #karen-bass #los-angeles

business3 months ago•20 min saved

Bari Weiss Promises a Summer Shake-Up at CBS News Ahead of CNN Merger

New CBS News chief Bari Weiss is planning a summer overhaul of the division, targeting major shifts to 60 Minutes and CBS Mornings and expanding digital initiatives as she pushes a strategy to grow beyond traditional linear TV. The timing comes as Paramount weighs a merger with Warner Bros. Discovery that could reshape leadership and how CNN fits into the portfolio, with reports of potential departures at 60 Minutes and a refreshed on-air lineup for CBS Mornings. Paramount says Weiss has full editorial support, though discussions about her mandate hint at broader reorganizations. Changes are expected through the summer ahead of the fall season, with Weiss emphasizing podcasts and digital distribution to reach new audiences while balancing the legacy broadcast operation.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#60-minutes #bari-weiss #business