We, the fans and consumers of the Mermicorno: Starfall franchise, are officially announcing a coordinated boycott of Paramount+, Pluto TV, and HBO Max.

With the announcement of the $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount Skydance, David Ellison has promised investors $6 billion in "synergies" and cost-cutting. Too often in recent years, these "synergies" have meant the deletion of fan-favorite animation, the cancellation of high-performing shows for tax write-offs, and the loss of diverse storytelling.

Mermicorno: Starfall is a top-performing series on Max (ranking in the Top 15 Kids & Family) and represents a massive global partnership between tokidoki and Atomic Cartoons. We will not stand by while this IP is treated as a line item on a debt-reduction sheet.

We are calling for the following "Commitment to Creativity" from the new Paramount-WBD leadership:

A Guarantee of Content Safety: Official confirmation that Mermicorno: Starfall (Seasons 1 and 2) will remain available on the unified "ParaMax" streaming platform and will not be removed for tax purposes.

Production Transparency: A public commitment to the future of the series, ensuring that the merger will not delay or cancel the production of future seasons or global distribution deals.

Respect for Creator Rights: A pledge to maintain the creative integrity of the partnership with Blue Ant Media and tokidoki, without "Nickelodeon-izing" the unique spirit of the show.

The Power of the Consumer:
David Ellison has stated that the goal of this merger is to reach 200 million subscribers to compete with Netflix. We are those subscribers. If our voices—and our niche but loyal communities—are not heard, we will take our subscriptions elsewhere.

Until these commitments are made, we will:

Cancel our HBO Max and Paramount+ subscriptions.

Avoid ad-supported services like Pluto TV.

Redirect our family entertainment spending to competitors who prioritize animation stability.

David Ellison: You said this merger is about the "truth business" and "storytelling." Prove it by protecting the stories we love.

 

Article I:

The path forward is clear, and we are presenting the New Paramount leadership with two acceptable outcomes to resolve this boycott:

Option A: Champion the Brand. Fully integrate Mermicorno: Starfall into the New Paramount ecosystem. Provide the marketing budget, global distribution, and production security it deserves to become a cornerstone of your new 'Super-Platform.'

Option B: Release the Magic. If Mermicorno: Starfall does not fit your $6 billion 'synergy' plan, we demand that you negotiate a fair and swift exit for the IP. Allow the distribution rights to be sold to a suitor like Disney, who has the infrastructure to let this franchise thrive rather than letting it sit idle as a tax write-off.

David Ellison, you have the power to be a builder or a gatekeeper. We are asking you to choose the former, or step aside for those who will.

 

Furthermore, we question the strategic viability of the New Paramount managing both PAW Patrol and Mermicorno: Starfall under one roof. While PAW Patrol is a legacy giant for Nickelodeon and Spin Master (produced by Toronto-based Guru Studio), Mermicorno: Starfall is a rising powerhouse from Vancouver’s Atomic Cartoons. History shows that when a single entity controls two competing high-fashion, character-driven properties from different production pipelines, one is inevitably deprioritized to avoid 'brand cannibalization.' We do not want to see the innovative work of Atomic Cartoons sidelined to protect legacy Nickelodeon assets. If Paramount cannot commit to giving Mermicorno its own unique lane—separate from the shadow of the 'Pups'—then it is in the best interest of the Canadian animation industry and the fans to let the show find a home elsewhere.

The "Bluey Model": A Blueprint for Success
We point to Disney’s partnership with Bluey (produced by Ludo Studio) as the gold standard for how a major platform should handle high-quality, third-party animation. Disney didn’t need to own the Bluey IP to make it a global phenomenon; instead, they provided the "Disney Machine"—top-tier streaming placement, global marketing, and retail synergy—while respecting the creators' original vision.

We believe Mermicorno: Starfall has the same "lightning in a bottle" potential as Bluey. If Paramount-WBD is too burdened by its $79 billion debt to provide this level of support, we urge them to allow the franchise to move to a suitor like Disney. Disney has proven they can take a Vancouver-born, creatively unique series like this and turn it into a household name without the "franchise cannibalization" risks currently facing the New Paramount.

David Ellison: You have the power to be a builder or a gatekeeper. We are asking you to choose the former, or step aside for those who will.

 

Article II:

Clause: Mandatory Divestiture for Merger Approval
As a condition for the regulatory approval of the $111 billion Paramount-WBD merger, we demand that the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) mandate the immediate divestiture of 'at-risk' Max Original and licensed international IP. To prevent a monopoly on character-driven and toy-integrated animation, the following transfers must be executed to ensure these franchises are not 'shelved' for tax write-offs:

• The 'Bluey-Style' Transition (Disney): The New Paramount must release all distribution and licensing rights for Mermicorno: Starfall and the tokidoki media universe to The Walt Disney Company. This allows the franchise to thrive under the 'Disney Machine' and the leadership of CEO Josh D’Amaro, avoiding brand cannibalization by Nickelodeon’s PAW Patrol.
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  The 'Spooky-Cute' Provision (Comcast/Universal): The U.S. distribution rights for Isadora Moon must be transferred to Universal (Comcast/Peacock). Universal’s expertise with the DreamWorks fantasy brand and their upcoming Kids Resort makes them the only suitor capable of scaling this half-fairy, half-vampire hybrid franchise.
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  The 'Global Aesthetic' Provision (Sony): The licensing rights for Jade Armor must be divested to Sony Pictures Animation. Sony’s commitment to high-concept, martial arts-driven visual storytelling is essential to protecting this French-born series from being deprioritized under David Ellison’s domestic-focused 'Super-Platform.'

Failure to enact these divestitures will result in a permanent consumer boycott of the 'ParaMax' service, as the New Paramount will have proven itself a gatekeeper of creativity rather than a builder of it.

 

Article III: The Structural Remedy for Media Pluralism
To ensure a competitive landscape in both information and entertainment, we propose a Targeted Divestiture Trade: In exchange for regulatory clearance regarding the consolidation of CNN and CBS News, Paramount-Skydance must agree to the mandatory divestiture of the following third-party distribution licenses to pre-approved competitors:

• Mermicorno: Starfall (to Disney) — To ensure the survival of tokidoki’s global franchise.
• Isadora Moon (to Comcast/Universal) — To protect British/European creative IP from debt-driven vaulting.
• Jade Armor (to Sony) — To maintain high-end independent action animation in a competitive market.

This trade prevents a 'Content Bottleneck' and ensures that while the news remains unified, the creative ecosystem for family entertainment remains diverse and healthy.

 

"Article IV: The Contradiction and Parity Mandate"
"To prevent the deliberate suppression of independent IP in favor of wholly-owned franchises, Paramount-Skydance must maintain 'Promotional Parity' between 'Mermicorno: Starfall' and 'SpongeBob SquarePants.' Any budgetary or marketing preference shown to the latter—without an equivalent commitment to the former—shall result in a Mandatory Zero-Cost Divestiture of the Mermicorno license to the Walt Disney Company, ensuring the brand's survival in a competitive ecosystem."

 

Article V: The Creative Integrity & Brand Preservation Mandate
Section 1: Preservation of Content Rating
The Transferee (The Walt Disney Company) is strictly prohibited from "aging down" the intellectual property. Mermicorno: Starfall must maintain its TV-Y7 rating. Any attempt to reclassify the series as TV-Y or to pivot the creative direction toward a "Preschool/Disney Junior" demographic shall be considered a material breach of the divestiture agreement, triggering an immediate audit by the DOJ's Consumer Protection branch.

Section 2: The "Simone Legno" Design Shield
To preserve the "Punk-Kawaii" aesthetic that defines the tokidoki brand, Simone Legno shall retain Final Artistic Approval on all character redesigns, park installations, and high-tier merchandise. Disney may not "Disney-fy" the art style (e.g., smoothing out the edgy lines or removing the designer-streetwear influence) without written consent from the Creator.

Section 3: Production Stability & The "Shea Fontana" Clause
To prevent a "Corporate Reboot" that alienates the existing fanbase, Disney agrees to:

Maintain the current production partnership with Atomic Cartoons for a minimum of two (2) additional seasons.

Extend a "First Right of Refusal" to current showrunner Shea Fontana to remain as the creative lead, ensuring narrative continuity and respect for the established lore.

Section 4: Anti-Vandalism Provision
Disney shall not place Mermicorno: Starfall into "Permanent Vaulting." If Disney fails to produce new content or provide a prominent streaming home for the series for a period exceeding 24 months, the rights shall immediately revert to tokidoki S.r.l. to ensure the IP remains active and accessible to the public.

 
Article VI: The Economic Non-Cooperation & Revenue Boycott Mandate
Section 1: Theatrical and Digital Streaming Boycott Signatories of this petition formally commit to a total cessation of financial support for all theatrical releases and monthly streaming subscriptions under the Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) and Paramount-Skydance (ParaMax) umbrellas. This "Economic Non-Cooperation" shall remain in effect until the divestiture demands of this petition are met.

Section 2: The "Ownership-Only" Exception To ensure that creators and actors still receive their contractual residuals while denying the parent corporations "recurring revenue" (which they use to service their $79 billion debt), supporters are permitted only to buy specific titles through digital storefronts or physical media. This prevents the "ParaMax" entity from using "Active Monthly User" (AMU) data to inflate their stock price.

Section 3: The "Pitt" Production Freeze Contrary to industry speculation, the medical drama The Pitt shall not be licensed or transferred to any secondary streaming platform, including Netflix. Instead, the series shall be placed in a "Content Escrow" status. All production and distribution are to be halted immediately under the current merger terms to prevent the IP from being used as "filler content" to mask the merger’s lack of creative diversity.

Section 4: Market Impairment Notice This boycott is designed to trigger "Brand Impairment" under standard accounting principles. By removing the "recurring revenue" from millions of fans, the signatories aim to lower the valuation of the merged entity, forcing David Ellison to accept the divestiture of independent IP as a "Financial Recovery" measure.

 

Article VII: The Capital Realignment & Debt Reduction Mandate
Section 1: Multi-Studio Asset Acquisition Values

To ensure the equitable transfer of Intellectual Property (IP) and to provide the newly formed "ParaMax" entity with immediate liquidity, the following acquisition prices are established as a condition of the merger’s regulatory approval:

• The Walt Disney Company shall pay $2.5 billion for the global media rights to Mermicorno: Starfall and the comprehensive tokidoki media catalog.
• Comcast/NBCUniversal shall pay $1.2 billion for the global rights to Isadora Moon.
• Sony Group Corporation shall pay $900 million for the global rights to Jade Armor.

Section 2: The Blue Ant Media / Smithsonian Channel Reciprocal Trade

As a "Structural Remedy" to maintain diversity in the Canadian and American broadcast markets, Blue Ant Media shall sell its 93.33% majority stake in Smithsonian Channel Canada back to the Paramount-Skydance entity. The proceeds from this sale, combined with the management fees from the studio transfers, shall be utilized by Blue Ant Media to provide long-term, sustainable funding for Atomic Cartoons, ensuring its independence from U.S. conglomerate debt.

Section 3: Systematic Debt Deleveraging

The combined $4.6 billion in proceeds from these transactions must be applied exclusively to the "ParaMax" balance sheet. This mandatory debt retirement will successfully decrease David Ellison’s projected liabilities from $79 billion down to $76 billion (accounting for interest and closing adjustments), significantly lowering the systemic risk to the American media economy.

Section 4: Global Distribution Rights

Upon completion of these payments, Disney, Comcast, and Sony shall assume full worldwide rights (excluding certain existing Canadian domestic agreements) to their respective acquired shows. This ensures that the IP is no longer subject to "Vaulting" or "Tax Write-offs" by the debt-burdened ParaMax entity.

 

Article VIII: Establishment of the Paramount Decrees of 2026
Section 1: Formal Designation
This collective body of mandates, divestitures, and economic sanctions shall be officially cited as The Paramount Decrees of 2026. This title serves as a formal recognition that the Skydance-Warner Bros. Discovery merger (the "ParaMax Merger") constitutes a modern-day monopoly that replicates the anti-competitive "Block Booking" and "Vertical Integration" patterns prohibited by the U.S. Supreme Court in 1948.

Section 2: The "Anti-Hoarding" Provision
Under the Paramount Decrees of 2026, the merged entity is prohibited from "Content Hoarding." The $111 billion corporation may not acquire independent IP simply to suppress it or use it as collateral for debt. The forced sale of Mermicorno: Starfall ($2.5B), Isadora Moon ($1.2B), and Jade Armor ($900M) is the primary structural mechanism required to break this vertical chokehold.

Section 3: Jurisdiction and Enforcement
The Paramount Decrees of 2026 are to be filed as a "Citizen’s Consent Decree" with the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). These Decrees shall remain in effect until the ParaMax debt ratio falls below a sustainable threshold and the three identified IPs are safely integrated into the ecosystems of the designated "Safe Harbor" buyers (Disney, Comcast, and Sony).

Section 4: The "Pitt" Escrow Mandate
In accordance with these Decrees, the medical drama The Pitt is hereby removed from the ParaMax content library. It shall be held in a state of Production Escrow. No entity, including the merged company or third-party streamers like Netflix, shall have the right to distribute this series until the structural remedies of the Paramount Decrees of 2026 are fully satisfied.

 

Article IX: The "Unified Synergy" Protocol

Section 1: The Principle of Concentrated Viewing
To maximize the "Retention Value" of Mermicorno: Starfall during the Paramount-WBD merger transition, all participants shall adhere to the Single-Stream Strategy.

• Directive: Participants are encouraged to prioritize viewing Mermicorno: Starfall exclusively on Max (or the emerging "ParaMax" platform).
• The Goal: By intentionally avoiding other content on the platform, we create a "Data Spike" that proves to the new Paramount-Skydance leadership that the show is the primary reason for our subscription, making it too valuable to "vault" or delete.

Section 2: The "Jazwares" Data-Link (The Disney-Mermicorno Purchase)
To provide Disney’s market analysts with physical proof of brand overlap, participants shall engage in Affinity Shopping.

• Directive: When purchasing Mermicorno merchandise (specifically Jazwares-produced plush or figures), participants should attempt to include at least one official Disney product in the same transaction or digital cart.
• The Goal: This creates a "Frequently Bought Together" link in retail algorithms (Amazon, Target, Walmart). It signals to Disney that the Mermicorno audience is already their audience, reducing the "perceived risk" of Disney acquiring the distribution rights.

Section 3: Unified Digital Presence (#MermicornoDisneyTogether)
To transition the fandom narrative from a "Boycott" to a "Visionary Partnership," all social media advocacy shall utilize the Universal Hashtag.

• Directive: All posts featuring "Twin Photos" (Mermicorno items next to Disney items) or requests for Season 3 shall use the hashtag #MermicornoDisneyTogether.
• The Goal: This hashtag emphasizes collaboration rather than conflict. It tags Disney and tokidoki together in the same digital space, essentially "shipping" the two brands to catch the attention of social media managers and brand scouts.