$111 Billion Paramount-Warner Bros. Deal Coughs Up Just $5 Million a Year for Indie Films

The Hollywood Reporter - Sep 22, 2026

Yes, there's $1.5 billion for domestic production, but the fine print of the merger settlement has a pretty symbolic line item.

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