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FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez has called for a thorough review of foreign investments in Paramount's proposed merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. The deal would result in 49.5% foreign ownership, including significant stakes from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi. Gomez expressed concerns over national security and press freedom.
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As CinemaCon 2026 kicks off in Las Vegas, theater owners are focused on the pending merger between Paramount and Warner Bros, expected to close before the end of the year. Paramount CEO David Ellison has pledged to produce 30 films annually while keeping the studios separate. Exhibitors express mixed views amid concerns over output and box office impact.