Hollywood stars Joaquin Phoenix, JJ Abrams, Denis Villeneuve among 1,000 stars to sign open letter against studio merger deal

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.

Hollywood stars Joaquin Phoenix, JJ Abrams, Denis Villeneuve among 1,000 stars to sign open letter against studio merger deal
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.