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Writers Guild takes legal action over Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros.

Writers Guild takes legal action over Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros.

The Writers Guild of America has filed a lawsuit to block the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount Skydance. The union argues that the merger threatens the livelihoods of screenwriters.

Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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