Posted in: HBO, Max, Movies, Paramount+, TV | Tagged: paramount, Warner BrosEllison Threat to Move Paramount Out of California "Blackmail": BontaCalifornia AG Rob Bonta called out David Ellison over reports he's threatening to move Paramount because of the Warner Bros deal lawsuit. Article Summary California AG Rob Bonta blasted David Ellison, calling reports of a Paramount move threat “blackmail” in the merger fight. Reports say Paramount could begin moving out of California on October 1 if Bonta refuses to settle the antitrust lawsuit. Bonta argues the Paramount merger is illegal and warns it would mean higher costs, fewer choices, and fewer movies made. As AG Bonta sees it, Ellison and Paramount are making an "attempt to blackmail the state into letting an illegal deal through."