Gravity Falls Creator Bashes Paramount/Warner Bros Merger
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Key Points:
- The U.S. Justice Department has approved the merger between Paramount/Skydance and Warner Bros Discovery, combining major studios behind franchises like the DC Universe, The Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones, and Looney Tunes.
- Creator Alex Hirsch of Gravity Falls criticized the merger, calling it a "monopoly" approved by an "anti-monopoly department," reflecting concerns about industry consolidation.
- The merger still faces regulatory hurdles, notably from the European Union Commission, which may require Paramount to divest some animated and children’s properties, such as Nickelodeon, to gain approval.
- Gravity Falls, which ended in 2016, remains popular, and discussions are ongoing about potentially reviving the series, with Disney executives and Alex Hirsch hinting at future projects including shorts.
- Fans can look forward to the release of The Art of Gravity Falls on September 15th, an official art book offering behind-the-scenes content, development art, and insights into the show's creation.