Episode 107: Ari Emanuel Goes to the Wall Street Journal
Ari Emanuel published a Wall Street Journal op-ed this week calling the 12-state antitrust lawsuit against the Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery merger "trash" — but the piece's undisclosed conflicts of interest are as significant as its arguments. For agents, producers, and executives watching a $110 billion deal hang in legal limbo, here's what Emanuel said, what he didn't disclose, and what it means for the timeline. Key Takeaways: Emanuel argues the AGs' market definition is outdated — ignoring Amazon MGM, A24, Lionsgate, and Netflix's growing theatrical slate as direct competitors. The…
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