Governor Gavin Newsom pushes AG to settle Paramount, Warner Bros. Discovery merger lawsuit
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California Governor Gavin Newsom urges Attorney General Rob Bonta to settle the lawsuit against the Paramount‑Warner Bros. Discovery merger to protect Hollywood jobs.Summary
California Governor Gavin Newsom has urged Attorney General Rob Bonta to settle the lawsuit filed by the state and other attorneys general that seeks to block the Paramount Skydance‑Warner Bros. Discovery merger. Newsom argues that preventing the deal could harm Hollywood jobs, citing concerns that the merger’s approval would otherwise protect employment, while the Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity reports that the merger could actually result in the loss of thousands of jobs. Despite Newsom’s pressure, Bonta’s office remains independent and has not committed to a settlement, and the merger has been delayed until 2027 or until the lawsuits are resolved.
(Source：The Streamable)