Los Angeles, en.SERU.co.id — A proposed Paramount Skydance acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery could put approximately 4,500 direct film and television jobs in Los Angeles County at risk over a three-year consolidation period, according to a final report released by county officials.
The report, prepared by the Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity and the LA County Film Office with support from CVL Economics, estimates that the impact could reach 10,360 job-years when indirect and induced employment are included. A job-year represents one full-time position lasting one year.
The analysis also projects $1.26 billion in lost wages, $2.78 billion in economic value, $4.06 billion in business output and $547 million in lost tax revenue, including $78.6 million in local taxes.
Jobs at Risk
Of the estimated 10,360 job-years at risk, about 4,500 are direct film and television positions. Another 2,661 could be affected at supporting businesses such as transportation companies, prop houses and other vendors, while 3,204 induced jobs could be affected by reduced spending from entertainment workers.
Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath, who requested the analysis, said the findings showed the potential impact of the transaction on Hollywood workers.
“Los Angeles has already lost too many jobs, too much production, and too many people who make this industry possible,” Horvath said.
However, county officials stressed that the figures are not forecasts of actual layoffs. The estimates model potential employment risks if the transaction closes and consolidation occur as outlined in the study.
Why the Merger Could Affect Hollywood Jobs
Analysts identified several potential drivers, including overlapping operations, fewer film and television projects, production moving to lower-cost locations and pressure to achieve targeted cost savings.
The report also cited the proposed companies’ debt burden and the possibility of consolidation among productions and corporate operations.
The analysis follows an interim report released in June that focused on approximately 2,495 overlapping corporate, technology and real estate positions in the Los Angeles area.
Los Angeles County’s creative economy currently supports more than 312,000 workers, including about 171,000 in entertainment. FilmLA data cited in the report showed that on-location production activity in the county fell 16 percent in 2025 compared with the previous year.
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Paramount said the report highlights problems already affecting Hollywood and argued that increased production would help restore jobs.
The proposed transaction remains subject to litigation. California Attorney General Rob Bonta and 11 other state attorneys general have filed an antitrust lawsuit seeking to block the deal. Under a court stipulation, the companies cannot close the transaction until five days after a decision on the merits or June 1, 2027. The trial is scheduled for March 2027.
The county said it is also preparing workforce support measures for workers who could be affected if the transaction proceeds.
