Ellison pitches California-first pathway for Paramount-Warner merger

David Ellison argues in a letter to California lawmakers that a Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger could strengthen Hollywood and protect jobs if the studios remain separate, outlining commitments such as a 15-film annual slate per studio, licensing to third parties, a 45-day theatrical window, and longer post‑theatrical VOD windows; he also proposes expanding LA operations post‑Skydance deal and backing tax incentives to keep production domestic, with lawmakers demanding measurable pledges.