Lights. Camera. Monopoly. The merger that could change Hollywood.

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NEVADA - As a coalition of attorneys general, including Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford, moves to block the proposed merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery, Battle Born Bytes is taking a closer look at one of the largest media mergers in American history.

The latest installment explores the legal battle over the merger, why Nevada joined the lawsuit despite federal approval from the Trump Administration's Department of Justice, and what consolidation could mean for consumers, movie theaters, entertainment workers, and Nevada's track record of attempting to grow its own film industry.

The episode also examines questions surrounding the merger's approval process, including Paramount's settlement with President Donald Trump, reported political connections involving the Ellison family, and concerns raised by state attorneys general that the deal could reduce competition across theatrical film distribution and cable television.

The full episode is available on YouTube.

Daniel Howat, Creative Lead with Battle Born Progress, issued the following statement: 

"Competition doesn't just keep prices down. It protects jobs, local businesses, and the diversity of voices that shape our culture. When industries become concentrated in the hands of a few powerful corporations, consumers almost always end up with fewer choices and more power shifted away from the public.”

ABOUT Battle Born Bytes: Battle Born Bytes is a digital media series produced by Battle Born Progress focused on breaking down complex political, economic, and policy issues affecting Nevadans through accessible, research-driven video explainers. 

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