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Industry Figures to Testify at Adam Schiff Hearing on Film Production
Hearing to focus on Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger and federal tax incentives
Mar. 16, 2026 at 11:25pm
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Actor Noah Wyle, IATSE President Matthew Loeb, and journalist Jim Acosta are among the industry figures scheduled to testify at a hearing led by Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA) on Friday. The hearing, titled 'Lights, Camera, Competition': Promoting American Film Production,' will focus on the proposed Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger as well as the push for a federal tax incentive to support the entertainment industry.
Why it matters
The hearing aims to examine the various pressures facing the entertainment industry workforce, including competition from generous tax incentives offered by other countries and the potential impact of the proposed Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger on American jobs, freedom of speech, and the future of the film industry.
The details
The hearing will take place in Burbank, California and is considered a 'spotlight hearing,' which lawmakers hold to focus on a particular issue. In addition to Noah Wyle, IATSE President Matthew Loeb, and journalist Jim Acosta, the hearing will also feature testimony from Jax Deluca, executive director of the Future Film Coalition and research fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics, and Public Policy.
- The hearing is scheduled for Friday, March 16, 2026.
The players
Noah Wyle
An American actor known for his roles in ER and The Librarians.
Matthew Loeb
The president of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE).
Jax Deluca
The executive director of the Future Film Coalition and a research fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics, and Public Policy.
Jim Acosta
An independent journalist and former CNN host and correspondent.
Adam Schiff
A Democratic senator from California who is leading the hearing.
What they’re saying
“There are many pressures facing the entertainment industry workforce – from generous tax incentives offered by other countries, to the potential merger of two of Hollywood's biggest studios. This merger must be subject to the highest levels of scrutiny to determine its impact on American jobs, freedom of speech, and the future of one of our nation's greatest exports.”
— Adam Schiff, U.S. Senator
What’s next
The hearing is expected to provide insights into the challenges facing the entertainment industry and inform potential policy decisions regarding the proposed Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger and federal tax incentives for film production.
The takeaway
This hearing highlights the complex issues facing the entertainment industry, including global competition, corporate consolidation, and the need to support American jobs and creative freedom. The testimony from industry leaders and experts will likely shape the ongoing debate over the future of the film and television production landscape.
