STATEMENT: Sen. Schiff Statement on Netflix’s Proposed Merger with Warner Bros. Discovery

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) released the following statement on the proposed merger of Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery studio announced earlier today:

"The proposed merger between two of Hollywood's biggest players will have seismic impacts on the industry and the thousands upon thousands of workers that it supports across Los Angeles and California. As this deal is scrutinized, my North Star will be the hardworking Californians who bring us the news, who inspire us and make us laugh or cry, and who are responsible for America's greatest cultural export around the world.

"I look forward to better understanding how both companies plan to protect this critical industry and its workers at a time when domestic film and television production is already under the greatest strain in its history. And as we learn more about this potential merger, I will continue to work with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to create federal incentives to increasing film and production in America."

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