California lawmakers express concerns about Paramount's deal for Warner Bros.
Key takeaways
- California Democrats in Congress are raising concerns about Paramount Skydance’s proposed takeover of Warner Bros.
- Laura Friedman (D-Glendale) and 33 other members of Congress on Thursday urged California Atty.
- “We remain concerned that the proposed merger could harm California workers and consumers,” the 34 lawmakers wrote in their letter to Bonta.
Members of Congress are pressing California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta to scrutinize Paramount’s proposed $111-billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. (Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Times) By Meg James Staff Writer Follow May 7, 2026 10 AM PT 5 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
California Democrats in Congress are raising concerns about Paramount Skydance’s proposed takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery — a $111-billion deal that would dramatically reshape Hollywood by consolidating two historic film studios.
Rep. Laura Friedman (D-Glendale) and 33 other members of Congress on Thursday urged California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta to scrutinize potential antitrust harms that would come from billionaire David Ellison’s proposed takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. The lawmakers’ campaign comes after more than 4,000 entertainment industry actors, producers, directors and crew members, including Jane Fonda, Ben Stiller and J.J. Abrams, signed an open letter urging that the deal be blocked.