Hollywood Stars Unite to Oppose Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery Merger

How feud between Paramount and veteran journalist dominated CinemaCon

Paramount has allegedly threatened to yank its ads from The Ankler — after the studio caught wind that the Hollywood newsletter's co-founder, Richard Rushfield, landed in Las Vegas with some "Block the Merger" buttons, referring to Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.

Florence Pugh makes move to block Paramount merger with Warner Bros

Oppenheimer and Marvel star Florence Pugh has made a move to block the Paramount merger with Warner Bros.

HBO’s ‘Earth, Wind & Fire’ Documentary to Open Tribeca Festival’s 25th Anniversary Edition

The Tribeca Festival has announced the HBO original documentary “Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That’s the Weight of the World)” will open the 25th annual festival on June 3. Directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, the film will be screened at the Beacon Theatre, followed by a live performance by […]

Hollywood stars unite to oppose Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery merger

Stars like Emma Thompson and Ben Stiller signed an open letter against the deal, which Paramount said will ensure creators "have more avenues for their work, not fewer".

Hollywood stars Joaquin Phoenix, JJ Abrams, Denis Villeneuve among 1,000 celebs to sign open letter against Paramount-Warner studio merger eal

Hollywood heavyweights, including Jane Fonda and Joaquin Phoenix, are protesting Paramount Skydance's proposed $111 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Over 1,000 signatories fear the mega-merger will reduce competition, leading to fewer creator opportunities, job losses, and less choice for audiences. They argue this consolidation further strains an already struggling industry.

Nearly 1,000 Hollywood stars issue brutal letter to major movie studio after huge shakeup

Hollywood A-listers are pushing back against Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, with nearly 1,000 writers, actors and directors signing a letter condemning the blockbuster merger that would reshape the industry.