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LA County Examines Impact of Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger
3/27/2026
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Story summary
- Los Angeles County approved an analysis of the Paramount Skydance–Warner Bros. Discovery merger.
- The Board of Supervisors tasked the Department of Economic Opportunity with assessing merger's impact on employment.
- Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath emphasized protecting entertainment jobs during the process.
- Actress Jane Fonda supported the motion.
- Critics worry about layoffs and concerns about Paramount CEO David Ellison's ties to U.S. President Donald Trump and potential CNN control.
