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WGA Criticizes Paramount’s California Plans

Updated 2026-08-12 02:55 UTC 1 source Negative

The Writers Guild of America has criticized David Ellison's plan to pull Paramount out of California, arguing it could block the studio's merger with Warner Bros. The dispute highlights ongoing tensions in the entertainment industry.

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WGA Slams David Ellison’s Plan to Pull Paramount From California: ‘This Type of Behavior Is Precisely Why the Merger Should Be Blocked’

The Writers Guild of America has fired back at Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison after he threatened to start pulling Paramount out of California on Oct. 1 if California AG Rob Bonta refused to come to the bargaining table and settle the antitrust suit to stop the studio’s acquisition of Warner B

2026-08-12 02:50 UTC