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Hollywood and Politicians Rally Against Paramount-Warner Merger

2/28/2026

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Elected officials and Hollywood figures express concerns about Paramount's potential takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery.
Senator Adam Schiff urges thorough scrutiny of the merger, citing jobs and free speech.
Mark Ruffalo warns the merger could harm competition and content quality.
Netflix's abrupt withdrawal from bidding surprised many and drew mixed employee reactions.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta emphasizes ongoing regulatory scrutiny amid watchdog warnings about censorship and job cuts.

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Elected officials and Hollywood figures express concerns about Paramount's potential takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery.
Senator Adam Schiff urges thorough scrutiny of the merger, citing jobs and free speech.
Mark Ruffalo warns the merger could harm competition and content quality.
Netflix's abrupt withdrawal from bidding surprised many and drew mixed employee reactions.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta emphasizes ongoing regulatory scrutiny amid watchdog warnings about censorship and job cuts.