Episode 95: Ellison's Federal Film Tax Play Amid Warner Antitrust War
David Ellison's $111 billion Paramount–Warner Bros. merger is now facing a 13-state antitrust lawsuit — filed the same night Ellison was in Washington dining with Republican leadership to advance a bipartisan federal film tax incentive. Today's episode breaks down the legal threat, the political play, and what both moves mean for agents, producers, and talent navigating a consolidating industry. Key Takeaways: 13 state attorneys general, led by California AG Rob Bonta, filed suit to block the Paramount–Warner Bros. merger under the Clayton Act. The complaint alleges the combined entity would…
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