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Schur Warns Paramount-WBD Megamerger Could Endanger Writers
entertainment1 month ago

Schur Warns Paramount-WBD Megamerger Could Endanger Writers

Comedy writer Mike Schur argues megamergers like Paramount-Warner Bros shrink competition, reduce the number of buyers for content, and erode writers’ leverage, risking thousands of jobs and a narrower creative landscape; he supports the WGA’s lawsuit to block the deal and contends that consolidation mirrors Disney-Fox, underscoring the need for antitrust action to protect workers and viewers.

Schur Warns Paramount-WBD Deal Will Crush Creative Diversity
media-and-business1 month ago

Schur Warns Paramount-WBD Deal Will Crush Creative Diversity

Veteran writer Mike Schur argues the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger is an existential threat to Hollywood, citing the Disney-Fox precedent of job losses and reduced creative output. The $110 billion deal faces legal challenges from the WGA and 12 state attorneys general, with California AG Rob Bonta accusing Paramount of bad-faith settlement tactics.