Major theater chains have called for California to drop its antitrust suit against the proposed Paramount-Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery merger, while Paramount has requested a $1.88 billion bond to offset delays. California Attorney General Rob Bonta described David Ellison as “desperate” and “grasping at straws.” The New York Post reported exhibitor support and Ellison’s theatrical commitments; The Hollywood Reporter confirmed Bonta’s remarks and the bond request.