Hey everyone – your average corporate mega-merger killer is back and still raging!
We're deep into 2026 now, and the Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) saga is far from over. Both Netflix's $82.7B bid (for studios, HBO, Max) and Paramount Skydance's $108B hostile full-company push are still hanging like bad sequels we don't want. Neither is good for us – consumers, creators, or democracy. Here's why we need to block BOTH:
Netflix's Monopoly Nightmare
If Netflix (#1 streamer) swallows WBD (#4 with Max), they'd control ~24–40% of global streaming subs + a massive content library (HBO prestige, DC, Harry Potter, WB films). That's classic monopoly territory – less competition means:
Sky-high price hikes: We've already seen Netflix jack up fees repeatedly; with no real rivals left, expect even bigger jumps while they blame "costs."
Poorer content quality: More power = less incentive to innovate. Expect cookie-cutter shows, canceled gems, and "stupid excuses" like pivoting to rival social media (TikTok/YouTube-style shorts, user-generated slop) instead of investing in real storytelling.
Subscription fatigue: When one giant owns the best stuff, you pay more for less choice – or churn out entirely. Regulators (DOJ, FTC, EU) are already calling it "presumptively unlawful" and a threat to consumers.
Paramount Skydance's Creepy Ownership Power Grab
Paramount wants all of WBD – including kids' brands like Nickelodeon & Cartoon Network plus news giants CBS & CNN. One company controlling major children's entertainment and major news outlets? That feels deeply uncomfortable and borderline illegal under antitrust and media diversity rules.
Kids' shows + news under the same roof = massive influence over young minds and public discourse.
History shows consolidation leads to agenda-pushing, canceled diverse content, and eroded independence.
It's not just business – it's a recipe for propaganda vibes in entertainment and journalism.
The Bottom Line
These aren't "wins" for shareholders or fans – they're power grabs that crush competition, squeeze wallets, dumb down content, and threaten cultural diversity. Left, right, center – we all lose when one (or a few) companies own too much.
Our global petition is still delivering every signature + comment straight to:
DOJ Antitrust Chief Gail Slater
FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson
EU Competition VP Teresa Ribera
We're at 23 strong voices – let's push to 100+ this month! Sign if you haven't, share with a friend who hates price hikes or creepy media control, and drop your "no thanks" reason in the comments (top ones get featured next).
The fight isn't over – it's just getting started in 2026. Who's still in? ⚔️💒🚫
Your Average Corporate Mega-Merger Killer
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P.S. If something big breaks (new rejection, lawsuit update, etc.), I'll drop another update fast. Keep sharing – regulators are listening