Stop the Warner Bros. Discovery - Paramount Skydance merger

Stop the Warner Bros. Discovery - Paramount Skydance merger

The Issue

You can contact Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Skydance with the informations below :

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD)

CEO: David Zaslav

Email: david.zaslav@wbd.com

Phone: (212) 548-5555

X (Twitter): @wbd

Instagram: @wbd

 

Paramount Skydance

CEO: David Ellison

Email: David_Ellison@paramount.com

Phone: (310) 752-8000

X (Twitter): @ParamountCo / @Skydance

Instagram: @ParamountPlus / @Skydance

 

The proposed merger between Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Skydance has the potential to lead to significant disruptions in the entertainment industry. This move, if executed, could result in the concentration of too much power with a single entity, diminishing competition and reducing the diversity of content available to consumers.

Mergers of this magnitude often lead to layoffs as companies seek to consolidate roles and eliminate redundancies. This would ultimately harm the livelihood of thousands of employees who have dedicated their careers to these studios. Furthermore, a decrease in competition may stifle creativity and innovation, leading to a homogenization of content that does not reflect the rich diversity of our global audience.

Additionally, with fewer players in the market, there is a real risk of increased prices for consumers, including higher subscription rates for streaming services or inflated prices for box office tickets, as the merged entity would have more control over the pricing landscape.

Historically, mergers in the entertainment industry have led to concerns about the restriction of creative voices, as larger conglomerates may prioritize blockbuster franchises over independent projects and diverse narratives.

The U.S. Department of Justice has, in past instances, intervened in large mergers that pose a threat to market competition. We urge the antitrust authorities to rigorously evaluate this merger and consider its long-term repercussions on the industry and consumers alike.

By signing this petition, you are standing up for diversity, competition, and the safeguarding of jobs within the entertainment industry. Let's raise our voices to ensure that this merger does not compromise the principles of innovation and creativity that drive this vibrant sector. Please sign this petition to stop the Warner Bros. Discovery - Paramount Skydance merger.

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The Issue

You can contact Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Skydance with the informations below :

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD)

CEO: David Zaslav

Email: david.zaslav@wbd.com

Phone: (212) 548-5555

X (Twitter): @wbd

Instagram: @wbd

 

Paramount Skydance

CEO: David Ellison

Email: David_Ellison@paramount.com

Phone: (310) 752-8000

X (Twitter): @ParamountCo / @Skydance

Instagram: @ParamountPlus / @Skydance

 

The proposed merger between Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Skydance has the potential to lead to significant disruptions in the entertainment industry. This move, if executed, could result in the concentration of too much power with a single entity, diminishing competition and reducing the diversity of content available to consumers.

Mergers of this magnitude often lead to layoffs as companies seek to consolidate roles and eliminate redundancies. This would ultimately harm the livelihood of thousands of employees who have dedicated their careers to these studios. Furthermore, a decrease in competition may stifle creativity and innovation, leading to a homogenization of content that does not reflect the rich diversity of our global audience.

Additionally, with fewer players in the market, there is a real risk of increased prices for consumers, including higher subscription rates for streaming services or inflated prices for box office tickets, as the merged entity would have more control over the pricing landscape.

Historically, mergers in the entertainment industry have led to concerns about the restriction of creative voices, as larger conglomerates may prioritize blockbuster franchises over independent projects and diverse narratives.

The U.S. Department of Justice has, in past instances, intervened in large mergers that pose a threat to market competition. We urge the antitrust authorities to rigorously evaluate this merger and consider its long-term repercussions on the industry and consumers alike.

By signing this petition, you are standing up for diversity, competition, and the safeguarding of jobs within the entertainment industry. Let's raise our voices to ensure that this merger does not compromise the principles of innovation and creativity that drive this vibrant sector. Please sign this petition to stop the Warner Bros. Discovery - Paramount Skydance merger.

The Decision Makers

United States Department of Justice Antitrust Division (United States)
United States Department of Justice Antitrust Division (United States)

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