Los Angeles. More than 1,400 individuals, including hundreds of major Hollywood actors and filmmakers, have signed an open letter opposing the proposed merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery.The letter has been signed by artists including Emma Thompson, Ben Stiller, Javier Bardem, and Rose Byrne. They have warned that this merger will reduce competition and limit opportunities in the American entertainment industry.According to the signatories, this deal will further consolidate the already pressured film and TV industry. It is stated that the merger will reduce opportunities for creators, cut jobs, weaken competition in content production, and limit choices for audiences....