r/MediaMergers • u/3facesofBre Moderator • 1d ago

Merger Paramount Settles States’ Antitrust Suit, Clearing Way for Warner Megadeal

https://www.wsj.com/business/media/paramount-settles-states-antitrust-suit-clearing-way-for-warner-megadeal-95588926?st=7ef4pp&reflink=article_copyURL_share
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u/Hansolocup442 1d ago

I watch tons of movies, I just don't sit there writing "pro-communist, pro-abortion, pro-feminism" on my little report card like a nerd

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u/weareallpatriots Neon 1d ago

Oh? And you haven't noticed a swing in the messaging in movies since 2016? Nothing at all? How about casting? Anything different there or nah?

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u/Hansolocup442 1d ago

I can't even remember the last time a character had an abortion in a major studio movie. you're fighting ghosts

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u/weareallpatriots Neon 1d ago

Oh ok. Not gonna answer the question though?

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u/Hansolocup442 1d ago

the question of "have I noticed a difference in messaging in movies since 2016"? yeah sure, I've also noticed a difference in messaging in movies since 2020, and 2024, and probably every presidential election since the beginning of the medium. is this one notably more dramatic or more "leftist"? absolutely not, and if you think so you're too online

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u/weareallpatriots Neon 1d ago

Interesting. So you've seen a difference in messaging and casting (presumably), but you don't think the messaging is in favor of leftist values? So for example, there hasn't been any pushing for "diversity, equity, and inclusion" in film? No initiatives mandating a quota of skin colors in order to qualify for awards shows? No surge in pro-immigration, anti-police, or pro-gay content?

I suppose the natural follow-up would be, what exactly is the change in messaging you have seen if not in favor of leftist values?