Paramount Warner Bros. Merger Will Cost 4,500 L. A. Production Jobs, Report Finds A recent report from Los Angeles County highlights the devastating impact a proposed merger between Paramount and Warner Bros.
could have on local film and TV production jobs. CVL Economics estimates that over three years, the combined company would shed around 4,500 positions. This forecast is consistent with industry trends in recent years.
L. A. 's production downturn has resulted in a staggering 52,000 job losses over the last four years alone.