# L.A. County Joins Fight Against Mega-Merger | Irvine News

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Podcast: [Irvine News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/irvine-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7571856)
Published: 2026-07-15T00:24:05+00:00
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Twelve states are already challenging the $81 billion Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery merger, warning it could crush competition, spike prices, and slash film content — and now Los Angeles County is poised to join the fight. A county supervisor says the deal threatens thousands of local jobs, from actors to caterers, and could cripple Hollywood’s economy. While Paramount argues the merger will build a stronger rival to streaming giants and defend jobs, the DOJ has already approved it. States are demanding a pause, ready to seek a restraining order, as the entertainment capital braces for legal battle. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a147392ebf05d228

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