Well, somebody flew a plane banner saying "Ellison is Trump's B!tch!" over Paramount
What the anti-Paramount message lacked in political nuance, it made up in "being up in the sky where everybody could see it."
An airplane banner displayed the provocative message "Ellison is Trump's B!tch!" over Paramount, drawing attention to the complex legal battle surrounding David Ellison's $111 billion bid to acquire Warner Bros. The banner, which floated over the corporate headquarters of the film studio, was timed to coincide with a press conference by Neighbors For Strong Communities, a group supporting Paramount's actions.
The group's timing was not coincidental, as they had sent "AI-assisted" letters to California state officials in their efforts to influence the outcome of the sale.
Ellison claims that his bid to buy Warner Bros. will not lead to any political concessions, such as bending networks like CNN to his family's political will. However, the Attorney General's offices have been focusing primarily on alleged antitrust concerns associated with the sale. They argue that the sale would reduce the number of major Hollywood studios from five to four, despite Ellison's assurances that the actual output of blockbuster movies would not be affected. The latter claim has drawn support from high-profile names like Tom Cruise and James Cameron.
As the legal battle intensifies, Ellison is attempting to counter the AG lawsuit by threatening to pull Paramount out of California entirely if state officials do not back down. This ultimatum comes as the deadline for completing the $111 billion deal approaches, with extremely expensive consequences looming in just a few weeks.
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