Entertainment

Paramount + WBD Vs. Coalition Of The Unwilling: CA AG Pulling Together Blue States Probe Of Mega-Merger

February 28, 2026

Story Arc Paramount & Warner Bros. studio water towers; state flag of California Justin Sullivan / Mario Tama / The clock is ticking on the Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery mega-merger, literally, and things could get sticky and expensive if California’s Attorney General has his way. Tweeting the not-so quiet thing out loud today, Rob Bonta revealed he is in talks with other state (read Blue State) AGs about concerns they have on the absorption of WBD into the corporation owned by Donald Trump‘s “good friends” David Ellison and his Oracle found father Larry Ellison.

Paramount and Warner Bros. with California flag

Credit: Deadline

Key Highlights

“I’m in conversation with my AG colleagues about Paramount/Warner Bros,” the Golden State’s top lawman replied to Mark Ruffalo today.
“As the epicenter of the entertainment industry, California has a special interest in protecting competition,” Bonta added in response to the progressively inclined Marvel star’s response to a previous February 26 posting by the Attorney General.
Watch on Deadline Related Stories News Paramount Purchase Of Warner Bros.
Discovery Stirs Angst At CNN - Again News WGA Condemns Paramount-WBD Merger, Says "Outcome Is The Same" As Netflix Deal Mark, I hear you. I’m in conversation with my AG colleagues about Paramount/Warner Bros. As the epicenter of the entertainment industry, California has a special interest in protecting competition.
Rob Bonta (@AGRobBonta) February 27, 2026 As for Ruffalo himself, who has on more than one occasion ruffled a few feathers with his advocacy, red carpet label pins and outspokenness, the Hulk actor suggested to Bonta to put together a posse.

Acquisitions Executives News Politics David Ellison Donald Trump mark ruffalo Netflix Pam Bondi Paramount Paramount WB Rob Bonta Warner Bros wbd

Sources

Paramount + WBD Vs. Coalition Of The Unwilling: CA AG Pulling Together Blue States Probe Of Mega-Merger

This quick summary is automatically generated using AI based on reports from multiple news sources. The content has not been reviewed or verified by humans. For complete details, accuracy, and context, please refer to the original published articles.

Paramount + WBD Vs. Coalition Of The Unwilling: CA AG Pulling Together Blue States Probe Of Mega-Merger

Key Highlights

Sources

Related Stories

Stars Stun on Red Carpet at Recently Renamed Actors Awards

Reading is so trendy now that Coach is making book charms

‘Scream 7’ Record Loud, But ‘Pegasus 3’ Zooms Past Half Billion, ‘Wuthering Heights’ Nears $200M WW, ‘Hamnet’ Hits $93M+ WW – Global Box Office