Industry Professionals Oppose Potential Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger
業界專業人士反對派拉蒙與華納兄弟合併的可能性
The media landscape is facing a massive shake-up following the February 2026 announcement of a $111 billion merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros.
隨著2026年2月派拉蒙天空之舞（ㄆㄞˋㄌㄚㄇㄥˊㄊㄧㄢㄎㄨㄥㄓㄨˇㄨˇ）與華納兄弟探索（ㄏㄨㄚˊㄋㄚˋㄒㄩㄥㄉㄧˋㄊㄢˋㄙㄨㄛˇ）宣布價值1,110億美元的合併案，媒體版圖正面臨巨大的震盪（ㄓㄣˋㄉㄤˋ）。
Executives argue this deal is essential for survival in a world dominated by tech giants like Netflix, promising a 'global media superpower' that can streamline streaming services and boost film production.
然而，此提案引發了強烈反彈。
However, the proposal has sparked intense backlash.
2026年4月，一群超過1,400名的業界專業人士（包含一線演員與知名導演）簽署了一封「明確反對」的公開信。
In April 2026, a group of over 1,400 industry professionals—including A-list actors and acclaimed directors—signed an open letter of 'unequivocal opposition.'
他們擔心合併將導致嚴重的市場壟斷（ㄌㄨㄥˊㄉㄨㄢˋ），使美國僅剩下四家主要製片廠。
They fear the merger will lead to severe market consolidation, leaving the U.S. with only four major studios.
批評人士警告，這種權力集中威脅了藝術多樣性，恐將扼殺中等預算電影，並降低創作者的工作保障。
Critics warn this concentration of power threatens artistic diversity, potentially killing mid-budget films and reducing job security for creators.
儘管派拉蒙仍持樂觀態度，主張增加規模實際上將造福人才與消費者，但該運動正積極向監管機構請願，要求阻止此交易。
While Paramount remains optimistic, arguing that increased scale will actually benefit talent and consumers, the movement is actively petitioning regulators to block the deal.
這場衝突凸顯了以防禦性成長為優先的企業領袖，與擔憂產業靈魂的創意專業人士之間的巨大鴻溝。
This conflict highlights a deep divide between corporate leaders who prioritize defensive growth and creative professionals who fear for the industry's soul.
隨著該協議將在2026年底做出最終裁決，業界正密切關注規模與創意何者將勝出。
