Paramount is threatening to leave California within 48 hours as its proposed $111 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery faces an antitrust fight and a costly Oct. 1 deadline that could add roughly $7 million a day to the deal.

KFI's entertainment reporter Heather Brooker talks with economist Kevin Klowden, senior fellow at the Milken Institute and managing director of Melcene Advisory, about how serious Paramount’s threat is, what a move could mean for thousands of California entertainment jobs, and whether Hollywood’s massive production ecosystem can really be recreated somewhere else.

Paramount is threatening to leave California within 48 hours as its proposed $111 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery faces an antitrust fight and a costly Oct. 1 deadline that could add roughly $7 million a day to the deal.
KFI's entertainment reporter Heather Brooker talks with economist Kevin Klowden, senior fellow at the Milken Institute and managing director of Melcene Advisory, about how serious Paramount&rsquo;s threat is, what a move could mean for thousands of California entertainment jobs, and whether Hollywood&rsquo;s massive production ecosystem can really be recreated somewhere else.

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🎬 Entertain Me! with Heather Brooker is your go-to podcast for everything that keeps us entertained! This is the show where entertainment meets in-depth interviews, comedy, and the vibrant pulse of Southern California. Each week, actress, comedian, and Emmy Award-winning journalist Heather Brooker dives into entertainment headlines, chats with industry insiders, and explores can’t-miss local events and theme park experiences in Southern California. We go beyond the headlines during conversations with newsmakers and add a fun, laid-back twist. Whether you’re a movie buff, a TV lover, looking for your next binge-worthy series, or just someone who wants to know what’s happening in SoCal, this is the place for you!

🎬 Entertain Me! with Heather Brooker is your go-to podcast for everything that keeps us entertained! This is the show where entertainment meets in-depth interviews, comedy, and the vibrant pulse of Southern California. 

Each week, actress, comedian,...

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Paramount Threatens to Leave California: Could Hollywood Lose One of Its Biggest Studios?

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