A proposed Paramount-Warner Bros. merger could have major implications for California’s Hollywood film and television production industry, particularly in Atlanta, where productions support thousands of jobs and businesses. The merger would combine two major studios and, according to the commentary, reduce the number of companies competing for scripts, crews and production projects. The economic impact could extend beyond actors and filmmakers to the electricians, drivers, set builders, caterers and small businesses that rely on Georgia’s production industry. Fewer studio buyers could mean fewer projects, fewer jobs and less leverage for workers and vendors who depend on the industry.
