Jane Fonda Parodies Nicole Kidman for Merger Protest

Jane Fonda has responded to the growing trend of media mergers with a sharp and humorous parody video. Mimicking Nicole Kidman's famous AMC Theatres advertisements, Fonda's satirical take targets the "focus-grouped, predigested content" and "corporate greed" driving these consolidation efforts. The video, a collaboration with her Committee for the First Amendment group and the Groundlings, highlights concerns about the entertainment industry's future.

This creative protest follows Fonda's strong public statements against the proposed Warner Bros. acquisition by Netflix. She has characterized the deal as an "alarming escalation" that endangers not only the creative industry but also democratic principles and the First Amendment. Fonda specifically called out Netflix, with whom she worked on "Grace and Frankie," urging them to protect artists' rights rather than profit from such deals.

Fonda's activism also involves urging government bodies, including the Department of Justice, to scrutinize and block deals that lead to excessive media consolidation. The ongoing situation involves Netflix's planned acquisition of Warner Bros. and Paramount's subsequent hostile takeover attempt, leaving Warner Bros. Discovery in a precarious position amidst industry-wide anxieties.