Paramount-WB merger could restrict access to news archives
· The Manila Times
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- • Film producers urge British culture minister to intervene in Paramount-WB merger.
- • Proposed merger could restrict access to historical news footage for documentary makers.
- • Producers fear loss of archives could harm documentary industry and cultural heritage.
Context
A group of film producers is urging the British culture minister to intervene in the proposed merger of Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros Discovery. The producers want to protect access to historical news footage used by documentary makers.
The merger could restrict access to news archives, which are used by documentary makers. A group of film producers has made an appeal to the British culture minister to take action and ensure access to these archives is maintained.
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