Block the Paramount-Warner Merger
California and 11 other states have filed a multistate antitrust lawsuit to block the proposed $110 billion merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery — what would be the largest media consolidation in U.S. history. The complaint alleges the merger violates Section 7 of the Clayton Act, a federal antitrust law that prohibits mergers likely to substantially reduce competition.
Opponents argue the combined studio giant would dominate film production, theatrical distribution, and cable television in ways that harm consumers and workers alike. Specifically, the merger is expected to raise prices for movie tickets and cable subscriptions, reduce the volume of films and content produced, and eliminate thousands of creative industry jobs — threatening the livelihoods of writers, directors, crew members, and other entertainment professionals who depend on a competitive, multi-studio marketplace.
Constituents are urging their state attorneys general and legislators to support the multistate antitrust lawsuit and use every available legal and legislative tool to prevent this merger from proceeding. Preserving competition in the entertainment industry is essential to keeping consumer costs down, sustaining American creative jobs, and ensuring that no single corporate entity gains outsized control over what stories get told and how they reach the public.
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Hello, I am an assistant calling on behalf of a constituent, {{first_name}} {{last_name}} from {{city}}, {{state}} zip code {{zip_code}}. The constituent is calling to urge {{representative_name}} to take a strong public stance in support of the multistate antitrust lawsuit led by California and 11 other states to block the proposed $110 billion merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery. This merger — the largest in U.S. media history — would consolidate two of Hollywood's most powerful studios under a single corporate entity. The states' complaint alleges the deal violates Section 7 of the Clayton Act by substantially reducing competition in film production, theatrical distribution, and cable television. The constituent is deeply concerned that this merger will: - Raise prices for consumers on movie tickets and cable subscriptions - Reduce the number of films and original content being produced - Eliminate thousands of jobs for writers, directors, crew members, and other creative industry workers The constituent respectfully asks {{representative_name}} to publicly support the multistate lawsuit, advocate for vigorous antitrust enforcement, and use all available legislative tools to prevent this anti-competitive consolidation from moving forward. Will {{representative_name}} commit to opposing this merger and supporting the states' legal effort to block it?
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I am calling on behalf of {{first_name}} {{last_name}}, a constituent from {{city}}, {{state}} {{zip_code}}. The constituent is calling to urge support for the multistate antitrust lawsuit led by California and 11 other states to block the $110 billion Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery merger. This consolidation would reduce major studio competition, raise consumer prices, cut film production, and eliminate thousands of creative industry jobs in violation of the Clayton Act. The constituent asks that {{representative_name}} publicly back the states' legal effort and use all available tools to stop this anti-competitive merger. You may contact me at {{phone_number}} to discuss further.