Nithya Raman Splits From Mayor Karen Bass on Paramount-Warner Merger: ‘Should Be Decided in Court’
The mayoral candidate restated her support for California AG Rob Bonta's lawsuit hours after Bass called for a settlement The post Nithya Raman Splits From Mayor Karen Bass on Paramount-Warner Merger: ‘Should Be Decided in Court’ appeared first on TheWrap .
Los Angeles city councilmember Nithya Raman has distanced herself from rival Mayor Karen Bass over the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, insisting it should be resolved through legal proceedings. Raman criticized the proposed acquisition as "a bad deal" for entertainment workers, emphasizing how it could exacerbate the city's film industry crisis by eliminating an estimated 4,500 jobs and impacting thousands more.
She backed Attorney General Rob Bonta's lawsuit against the merger, asserting a court trial is set for March 2027. Raman also highlighted Paramount CEO David Ellison's threat to relocate the company's headquarters if a resolution isn't reached by October 1, prompting Raman to claim these are coercion tactics, aiming to force a court decision instead of a corporate agreement.
Raman's stance contrasts with Mayor Bass's push for settlement talks, which include pledges to keep Paramount Studios in Los Angeles and increase local film and TV production. Bass's plea came amid a growing chorus of California politicians urging Bonta to seek a compromise, with concerns raised about the ongoing uncertainty negatively affecting workers, productions, and the industry's future.
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