When too few corporations have too much power in markets central to American life, it makes things more expensive, and it makes things worse.
Rob Bonta
The Public Record
Attorney General of California since 2021
Today’s agreement is great news for audiences, movie theaters, and the many people who write, build, and create the art, news, and entertainment so many of us enjoy.
Our argument against this illegal merger is straightforward: When too few corporations have too much power in markets central to American life, it makes things more expensive, and it makes things worse.
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Audiences on every sofa and in every movie (theater) seat would feel the impact of this unlawful merger.
Consolidation here not only leads to higher prices — it also leads to fewer opportunities for important stories to come to life, and fewer ways for audiences to encounter stories, ideas, and perspectives beyond their own experiences.
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