The Paramount Deal: A Dubious Bargain for Consumers and Workers The news that Paramount has agreed to settle an antitrust lawsuit by investing $1.
5 billion in domestic movies and creating a board for editorial independence at CNN and CBS is being hailed as a victory for consumer protection and worker rights.
However, closer inspection reveals this deal may be more of a PR move than a genuine attempt to address concerns. Paramount currently produces only about 5% of its content domestically.