California lawmakers worried about impact Warner Bros. deal will have on workforce. - By Cerys DaviesTHE WORRIES come amid slowing L.A. film production and overall job growth. (MYUNG J. CHUN Los Angeles Times)California lawmakers are expressing concern about how the future of Warner Bros. The pending $72-billion deal would greatly reshape the Hollywood landscape. Separately, Paramount has continually thrown in counter-bids and has been consistently rejected.

Source: Los Angeles Times February 08, 2026 11:48 UTC