Judge Sets Paramount-Warner Bros. Antitrust Trial for March 2027
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UK won't intervene in Paramount's $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros.UK won’t intervene in Paramount’s $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery - variety.comseen 15 Aug, 21:43URL changed
now resolves tovariety.com/2026/tv/news/warner-bros-discovery-david-zaslav-sells-27-million-stock-1236834226/
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Paramount's bid to acquire fellow entertainment giant Warner Brothers Discovery (WBD) has been mired in controversy and drew a lawsuit from critics who argue the deal is bad for the movie-making and media business. As David Ellison, the company's top executive and an ally of President Trump, wages a public relations and legal defense campaign advocating for...Paramount Skydance's bid to acquire fellow entertainment giant Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) has been mired in controversy and drew a lawsuit from critics who argue the deal is bad for the movie-making and media business. As David Ellison, the company's top executive and an ally of President Trump, wages a public relations and legal defense campaign advocating...
- hollywoodreporter.comseen 26 Aug, 19:47headline rewritten
California AG Cancels Paramount-WBD Deal Meeting: Stop "Playing Games"California AG Calls Off Paramount-Warner Bros. Meeting, Accusing Company of “Playing Games” - hollywoodreporter.comseen 26 Aug, 19:49headline rewritten
Mike Schur: Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Is Existential for WritersMike Schur: The Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Is Existential for Writers - variety.comseen 27 Aug, 20:52headline rewritten
Rob Bonta Wants Paramount to 'Put a Lid on Their Lying Leaks'Rob Bonta Says He’s Open to Paramount Talks if ‘They Put a Lid on Their Lying Leaks’ - variety.comseen 28 Aug, 03:22headline rewritten
Iowa AG Says She's Suing California For Paramount-Warner Bros. LawsuitIowa Attorney General Says She’s Taking California to the Supreme Court Over Paramount-Warner Bros. Lawsuit - bostonglobe.comseen 6 Sept, 03:00description edited
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A Paramount-Warner combo would mean putting HBO Max, cult-favorite titles like “Harry Potter” and even CNN under the same roof with CBS, “Top Gun” and the Paramount+ streaming service.A Paramount-Warner combo would mean putting HBO Max, cult-favorite titles like “Harry Potter,” and even CNN under the same roof with CBS, “Top Gun,” and the Paramount+ streaming service.
- deadline.comseen 8 Sept, 14:59headline rewritten
Paramount's UK Concessions Gives "Credibility" To Lawsuit: CampaignersParamount's UK Concessions Give "Credibility" To Lawsuit: Campaigners - mynewsla.comseen 21 Sept, 08:50article removed
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Reports: Paramount, Bonta Make Progress in Warner Bros. Settlement Talks - Al Jazeera Englishseen 22 Sept, 03:25headline rewritten
Paramount settles with US states in step towards merger with Warner BrosParamount settles with US states, union to win Warner Bros takeover - variety.comseen 22 Sept, 04:30headline rewritten
Mark Ruffalo Tells Rob Bonta 'Don't You Dare' Settle With ParamountMark Ruffalo Tells Rob Bonta ‘Don’t You Dare’ Settle the Antitrust Lawsuit Against Paramount: ‘Do Not Cave’ - tvtechnology.comseen 23 Sept, 18:36description edited
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The possible deal, which was immediately criticized by some opponents, includes protections CNN and CBS and establishes output levels for film production.The possible deal, which was immediately criticized by some opponents, includes protections for CNN and CBS and establishes output levels for film production.
- variety.comseen 23 Sept, 18:38headline rewritten
Paramount Settles State Antitrust Case Clearing Obstacle to W.B. DealParamount Settles Antitrust Case With State AGs, Removing Obstacle to Warner Bros. Deal - Le Monde Englishseen 24 Sept, 07:55description edited
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The $81 billion deal will still bring together two of Hollywood's oldest studios, key TV networks and streaming platforms.The $81 billion deal will bring together two of Hollywood's oldest studios, key TV networks and streaming platforms.
- variety.comseen 3 Oct, 07:54headline rewritten
Block the Merger Coalition File Request to Oppose Paramount-WBD DealBlock the Merger Coalition Files Legal Request to Oppose Paramount-Warner Bros. Deal - ign.comseen 4 Oct, 16:43headline rewritten
Batman, Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter Feature in First Trailer for Skydance, The Newly-Named Parent Company For a Merged Warner Bros. and ParamountBatman, Lord of the Rings, and Harry Potter Feature in First Trailer for Skydance, the Newly Named Parent Company for a Merged Warner Bros. and Paramount - deadline.comseen 5 Oct, 01:33headline rewritten
Kara Swisher Says She's Leaving CNN Amid Paramount-WBD MergerKara Swisher Says She’s Leaving CNN Now That Settlement Clears Way For Paramount-WBD Merger - variety.comseen 5 Oct, 19:09headline rewritten
Casey Bloys Poised to Run Streaming for Paramount as Cindy Holland ExitsCasey Bloys Poised to Run HBO and Paramount+ as Cindy Holland Confirms Her Exit From Studio on Eve of Merger Closing - variety.comseen 6 Oct, 04:59headline rewritten
Paramount Deal and U.S. Film Credit Deepen Hollywood's Government TiesParamount Deal and U.S. Film Incentive Reflect Hollywood’s Deepening Ties to Government - timesherald.comseen 8 Oct, 19:29headline rewritten
Paramount and Warner Bros are now one Hollywood giant: SkydanceParamount completes its takeover of Warner Bros to become one Hollywood giant known as Skydance - wtop.comseen 8 Oct, 19:31headline rewritten
Paramount and Warner Bros are now one Hollywood giant: Skydance. Here’s how we got hereParamount completes its takeover of Warner Bros to become one Hollywood giant known as Skydance - sandiegouniontribune.comseen 9 Oct, 10:37headline rewritten
Paramount and Warner Bros are now one Hollywood giant: SkydanceParamount completes its takeover of Warner Bros to become one Hollywood giant known as Skydance - canoncitydailyrecord.comseen 9 Oct, 19:52headline rewritten
Skydance mashes proven properties into an uncertain Hollywood hybridSkydance mashes proven properties of Paramount and Warner Bros. into an uncertain Hollywood hybrid - wondradio.comseen 14 Oct, 09:27article removed
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Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger closes, creates combined company Skydance
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Tue, 4 August 2026
1 report- Google News - Top Stories19:38first to report
Judge Sets Paramount-Warner Bros. Antitrust Trial for March 2027 Variety Opinion | David Ellison: In Defense of the Paramount-Warner Deal The New York Times Paramount, Warners Bros. Staffers In Limbo and “Denial” as Merger Deal Drags On The Hollywood Reporter Life in WarnerMount Purgatory puck.news Antitrust Trial Over Paramount-Warner Merger Set for March WSJ
Wed, 5 August 2026
3 reports- poynter.org11:30
The Paramount CEO explained his vision for CNN and CBS News in a New York Times essay — but left key concerns unanswered
- cnet.com14:52
But viewers may one day be able to use AI to stand on the bridge of the Enterprise, or speak to the Paw Patrol dogs.
- manilatimes.net15:59
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Paramount CEO David Ellison said on Tuesday that the legal battle over his proposed multibillion-dollar takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery was fueled by politics rather than concerns over market share.
Thu, 6 August 2026
17 reports- Google News - Top Stories00:04
Paramount, Warners Bros. Staffers In Limbo and “Denial” as Merger Deal Drags On The Hollywood Reporter Opinion | David Ellison: In Defense of the Paramount-Warner Deal The New York Times Regal Cinemas CEO Is Now Team Ellison, Too The Hollywood Reporter Life in WarnerMount Purgatory puck.news Antitrust Trial Over Paramount-Warner Merger Set for March WSJ
- Google News - Top Stories00:15
Regal Cinemas CEO Champions Paramount-WBD Merger Deadline Opinion | David Ellison: In Defense of the Paramount-Warner Deal The New York Times Regal Cinemas CEO Is Now Team Ellison, Too The Hollywood Reporter Life in WarnerMount Purgatory puck.news Antitrust Trial Over Paramount-Warner Merger Set for March WSJ
- Google News - Top Stories00:36
Regal Cinemas CEO Eduardo Acuna Backs Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Variety Opinion | David Ellison: In Defense of the Paramount-Warner Deal The New York Times Paramount, Warners Bros. Staffers In Limbo and Denial as Merger Deal Drags On The Hollywood Reporter The Ellison Doctrine puck.news Chris Wallace, Whose Dad Helped Launch 60 Minutes, Defends CBS-CNN Merger: ‘If You Don’t Like Coverage... Change the Channel’ People.com
- thewrap.com02:25
A federal judge dismissed an antitrust lawsuit brought earlier this year by a group of consumers challenging the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger.
- Google News - Top Stories11:27
U.K. Approves Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Variety Britain clears $110 billion Paramount-Warner Bros. merger CNN Paramount-Warner Deal Cleared by UK Antitrust Watchdog Bloomberg.com U.K. Waves Through $81 Billion Paramount-Warner Bros. Deal WSJ Paramount’s Takeover Of Warner Bros. Cleared By UK Antitrust Authority Deadline
- Google News - Top Stories11:27
U.K. Approves Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Variety Britain clears $110 billion Paramount-Warner Bros. merger | CNN Business CNN Paramount-Warner Deal Cleared by UK Antitrust Watchdog Bloomberg.com Diageo shares bounce on ‘Drastic Dave’s $1bn savings plan; UK construction sector stabilises – business live The Guardian British authorities approve Paramount’s Warner Bros. deal Los Angeles Times
- Google News - Top Stories11:52
U.K. Competition Watchdog Approves Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Mega-Deal The Hollywood Reporter Britain clears $110 billion Paramount-Warner Bros. merger CNN After U.K. Approval of Paramount-WBD Deal, European Media Leaders Rally Behind David Ellison: ‘The Industry Will Be Stronger’ Variety U.K. clears Paramount-WBD deal Axios U.K. Waves Through $81 Billion Paramount-Warner Bros. Deal WSJ
- South China Morning Post13:32
Britain on Thursday gave the green light to Paramount Skydance’s US$110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, as the entertainment and media mega-deal still faces a key hurdle in the United States. The UK government and the antitrust watchdog both cleared the deal after initially raising concerns over media plurality and competition, respectively. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) found that the takeover would not weaken competition in film distribution, children’s TV and...
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- manilatimes.net6 Aug, 22:36their copy
- canoncitydailyrecord.com15:14edited after publishing
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UK won't intervene in Paramount's $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros.A challenge from U.S. states is still making its way through court.
- greeleytribune.com15:14
- Anadolu Agency (AA)16:46
Competition watchdog finds no competition concerns, while Paramount offers binding commitments on editorial independence and UK programming
- Google News - Top Stories18:27
Britain clears Paramount's $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Reuters U.K. clears Paramount-WBD deal Axios Britain clears $110 billion Paramount-Warner Bros. merger CNN UK won't intervene in Paramount's $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos David Zaslav Says WBD Staffers Are “Working Extremely Hard” Despite Paramount Deal Uncertainty Deadline
- Google News - Top Stories18:46
UK won't intervene in Paramount's $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Britain clears $110 billion Paramount-Warner Bros. merger CNN Paramount-Warner Deal Cleared by UK Antitrust Watchdog Bloomberg.com After U.K. Approval of Paramount-WBD Deal, European Media Leaders Rally Behind David Ellison: ‘The Industry Will Be Stronger’ Variety U.K. Waves Through $81 Billion Paramount-Warner Bros. Deal WSJ
- Google News - Top Stories21:59
Paramount-WBD Deal Endorsed By Lionsgate CEO Jon Feltheimer: “Uncertainty Is The Worst” Deadline Opinion | David Ellison: In Defense of the Paramount-Warner Deal The New York Times The Ellison Doctrine puck.news Paramount’s Precipice: How David Ellison Could Salvage $111B WBD Merger (Hint – Call Kamala) Deadline Paramount, Warners Bros. Staffers In Limbo and Denial as Merger Deal Drags On The Hollywood Reporter
- Google News - Top Stories22:24
After U.K. Approval of Paramount-WBD Deal, European Media Leaders Rally Behind David Ellison: ‘The Industry Will Be Stronger’ Variety Britain clears $110 billion Paramount-Warner Bros. merger CNN Paramount-Warner Deal Cleared by UK Antitrust Watchdog Bloomberg.com U.K. clears Paramount-WBD deal Axios U.K. Waves Through $81 Billion Paramount-Warner Bros. Deal WSJ
- dailypress.net22:30
British regulators on Thursday gave Paramount the greenlight for its $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, with some new assurances from the company — clearing another hurdle for the mega merger while it still faces challenges elsewhere. The U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority cleared the pending acquisition, ruling that a Paramount-Warner tie up does […]
- bostonglobe.com23:30edited after publishing
A Paramount-Warner combo would mean putting HBO Max, cult-favorite titles like “Harry Potter,” and even CNN under the same roof with CBS, “Top Gun,” and the Paramount+ streaming service.
Fri, 7 August 2026
3 reports- c21media.net00:30
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has cleared Paramount Skydance's merger with Warner Bros Discovery after an antitrust probe.
- Times of India09:41
David Ellison, CEO of Paramount Skydance, stands firm in support of the proposed merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, dismissing antitrust allegations as misguided. He highlights that the heart of the matter lies in trust rather than market share. With a vision to rejuvenate Hollywood, Ellison aims for a dramatic increase in both theatrical and streaming content.
- deadline.com14:51edited after publishing
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Paramount's UK Concessions Gives "Credibility" To Lawsuit: CampaignersParamount's commitments in the UK to secure approval for its Warner deal boosts the attorneys general suing to block the merger, campaigners said.
Sun, 9 August 2026
3 reports- Google News - Top Stories00:40
Paramount Will Put 30-Film Pledge in Writing to Theater Chains Bloomberg.com Ellison Offers Theaters Contract Guarantee for Paramount-Warner Bros. 30-Film Annual Slate Variety Paramount’s Precipice: How David Ellison Could Salvage $111B WBD Merger (Hint – Call Kamala) Deadline The cost of waiting on the biggest merger in Hollywood history NBC News Paramount, Warners Bros. Staffers In Limbo and Denial as Merger Deal Drags On The Hollywood Reporter
- wknofm.org13:20
CEOs of the country's two biggest theater chains say they support the merger of Paramount-Skydance with Warner Brothers-Discovery.
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- Google News - Top Stories19:21
Paramount Making Deals To Theaters For 30 Films A Year Post WBD Acquisition; Cinema United Still Anti-Merger Deadline Paramount Will Put 30-Film Pledge in Writing to Theater Chains Bloomberg.com Ellison Offers Theaters Contract Guarantee for Paramount-Warner Bros. 30-Film Annual Slate Variety Paramount Offers to Put David Ellison’s Annual 30-Film Theatrical Promise in Writing TheWrap Regal Cinemas CEO Is Now Team Ellison, Too The Hollywood Reporter
Tue, 11 August 2026
3 reports- Al Jazeera English18:34
Paramount's CEO David Ellison warns of a California exit if the US state does not agree to talks, according to reports.
- vulture.com19:45
With merger talks on hold, David Ellison is threatening to move Paramount Skydance.
- Die Zeit (Germany)22:42
Wed, 12 August 2026
9 reports- Google News - Top Stories00:29
WGA Responds To David Ellison's Threat To Pull Paramount From CA Deadline Ellison to Move Paramount Out of California if States Refuse to Negotiate Settlement in Antitrust Suit Variety David Ellison Floats Hollywood Exit as States Threaten His Warner Bros. Deal The New York Times Paramount warns it’s considering leaving California over antitrust fight Politico Paramount CEO may remove operations from California over stalled merger Al Jazeera
- Google News - Top Stories00:33
David Ellison Floats Hollywood Exit as States Threaten His Warner Bros. Deal The New York Times David Ellison Has Gamed Out His California Exit puck.news Paramount warns it’s considering leaving California over antitrust fight Politico WGA Responds To David Ellison's Threat To Pull Paramount From CA Deadline Ellison to Move Paramount Out of California if States Refuse to Negotiate Settlement in Antitrust Suit Variety
- France Info (France)08:13
Douze Etats américains, dont la Californie, ont déposé en juillet un recours en justice pour stopper cette fusion entre deux des plus gros studios du pays.
- Google News - Top Stories10:00
Inside David Ellison’s desperate fight for Warner Bros. Los Angeles Times David Ellison Floats Hollywood Exit as States Threaten His Warner Bros. Deal The New York Times Democrats intensify scrutiny of David Ellison amid Paramount–WBD legal battle CNN Ellison to Move Paramount Out of California if States Refuse to Negotiate Settlement in Antitrust Suit Variety Paramount may leave California over antitrust enforcement, lawyer says The Hill
- The Hill13:56
Paramount's chief legal officer is telegraphing a willingness by the company's chief executive to leave California as the media company faces growing antitrust scrutiny from the state government there. “His intent is to be committed to California,” Makan Delrahim, Paramount's top legal official, said at Politico’s The California Agenda: Sacramento Summit. Delrahim added, however, that “there is a...
- Google News - Top Stories14:57
Democrats intensify scrutiny of David Ellison amid Paramount–WBD legal battle CNN Top House Judiciary Democrat escalates scrutiny of Paramount merger in new letter Politico My open letter to David Ellison Democracy Docket Top Democrat Seeks David Ellison Interview Over Paramount-WBD Merger Deadline Paramount lawyer accuses Warner deal opponents of trying to dictate CNN content MLex
- breitbart.com15:52
On Tuesday, Xavier Becerra, the Democrat nominee to replace sitting Gov. Gavin Newsom (D), blinked and called for the attorney general to work out a settlement on the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger. | Entertainment
- Al Jazeera English18:23
Paramount’s legal officer hints at CNN sale as 12 states, led by California, file lawsuit to block merger with WBD.
- readingeagle.com22:20
Paramount could be on the hook for a $7-billion breakup fee.
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Thu, 13 August 2026
4 reports- Google News - Top Stories00:14
DGA and IATSE Push Rob Bonta to Allow Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger With Conditions Variety Paramount Has Spent 100 Years in Hollywood. David Ellison Loved That. Until He Didn’t The Hollywood Reporter California calls Paramount's threat to leave state 'blackmail' finance.yahoo.com Inside David Ellison’s desperate fight for Warner Bros. Los Angeles Times David Ellison’s threat to move Paramount rattles an already battered Hollywood NBC News
- Google News - Top Stories00:33
DGA & IATSE Urge Fast Track On Paramount-WBD Legal Standoff deadline.com David Ellison’s threat to move Paramount rattles an already battered Hollywood NBC News California calls Paramount's threat to leave state 'blackmail' Yahoo Finance David Ellison Floats Hollywood Exit as States Threaten His Warner Bros. Deal The New York Times Paramount-Warner Merger Lawsuit Should Settle, Becerra Says Bloomberg.com
- variety.com21:21
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Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav sold 773,173 shares of company stock, for an aggregate market value of $21.7 million, under a prearranged stock sale plan.
- Google News - Top Stories22:50
Teamsters Pound Paramount Over WBD Merger Promises & Threats: “Stop Playing Games” Deadline David Ellison’s threat to move Paramount rattles an already battered Hollywood NBC News The War Over Warner Bros. Is Splintering Hollywood’s Labor World The Hollywood Reporter Ellison to Move Paramount Out of California if States Refuse to Negotiate Settlement in Antitrust Suit Variety Paramount says CNN sale 'on the table' to resolve California suit over Warner Bros deal Reuters
Fri, 14 August 2026
3 reports- Times of India02:30
The legal chief at Paramount Skydance has raised concerns of a possible exit from California amid ongoing antitrust challenges. The company is fighting a lawsuit against its plans to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, arguing the merger will adversely affect market competition. They also contend that this legal battle poses a risk to employment and the state's economic health, consequently suggesting a need to consider relocating for shareholder good.
- techdirt.com12:28
It’s always the same routine.Before each giant merger the companies promise that the new combined entity will deliver the sea, moon, and stars. We’re told the consolidation will result …
- Google News - Top Stories20:30
Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Gets Mexico’s Approval, Leaving States’ Lawsuit as the Only Barrier Left Variety Paramount-WBD Merger: David Ellison Complains About Cost Of States' Antitrust Suit Deadline David Ellison’s threat to move Paramount rattles an already battered Hollywood NBC News Ellison Is Now Willing to Sell CNN to Save His $111 Billion Deal. It Wouldn’t End the Lawsuit. Yahoo Finance Paramount Says It Secured All Global Clearances to Close Warner Bros. Deal … Except for That Pesky...
Sat, 15 August 2026
1 report- Anadolu Agency (AA)01:03
8-month review process concludes with approvals from regulators worldwide, including EU, UK, Australia, and Mexico
Mon, 17 August 2026
7 reports- foxnews.com16:22
CNN staffers push back on David Ellison's proposed editorial board amid the looming Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger, with one calling it "useless at best."
- Google News - Top Stories18:30
Paramount seeks $1.88 billion bond from state AGs to cover costs of WBD merger delay CNBC Paramount Asks States to Shoulder Costs of Delaying Warner Bros. Deal The New York Times Paramount Demands Huge Bond From AGs & WGA Over Costs Of “Roadblock” Antitrust Suit On WBD Merger Deadline David Ellison Has Gamed Out His California Exit puck.news Noah Wyle on David Ellison's Threat to Move Paramount From California Variety
- Google News - Top Stories21:05
Paramount Asks States to Shoulder Costs of Delaying Warner Bros. Deal The New York Times Paramount seeks $1.88 billion bond from state AGs to cover costs of WBD merger delay CNBC Paramount Demands Huge Bond From AGs & WGA Over Costs Of “Roadblock” Antitrust Suit On WBD Merger Deadline David Ellison Has Gamed Out His California Exit puck.news California A.G. Rejects $1.88 Billion Paramount Bond, Says Company Wants a ‘Do-Over’ on Merger Delay Variety
- Google News - Top Stories21:17
Paramount wants a $1.9 billion bond from state AGs fighting the Warner Bros. merger | CNN Business CNN Paramount Asks States to Shoulder Costs of Delaying Warner Bros. Deal The New York Times Paramount seeks $1.88 billion bond from state AGs to cover costs of WBD merger delay CNBC Paramount Demands Huge Bond From AGs & WGA Over Costs Of “Roadblock” Antitrust Suit On WBD Merger Deadline David Ellison Has Gamed Out His California Exit puck.news
- freemalaysiatoday.com22:50
The demand reflects the pressure on Paramount, with a US$7 million-a-day “ticking fee” set to kick in for Warner Bros shareholders if the takeover is not completed by Oct 1.
- Le Monde (France)22:56
Le rachat par le groupe de David Ellison de son concurrent est contesté en justice par des Etats démocrates, ainsi que par le syndicat des scénaristes. La fusion des deux studios hollywoodiens est suspendue jusqu’au procès, prévu en mars 2027.
- Le Monde English23:33
Following its merger with Warner Bros., Paramount is demanding that California and other US states suing to block the merger put up the funds to cover fees the company must pay if the deal is delayed.
Tue, 18 August 2026
2 reports- livemint.com09:35
Paramount Skydance demands $1.9 billion from states suing to block its Warner Bros. merger, claiming the costs of delays are significant.
- Google News - Top Stories20:29
Movie Theater Owners Reverse Course on Paramount-Warner Bros., Now Favor Settlement Talks The Hollywood Reporter Cinema United Urges Paramount & California AG To Resolve Lawsuit Deadline Cinemark Joins Regal, AMC in Supporting Paramount Warner Bros. Merger IndieWire Theater Chains Back Paramount-Warner Deal That States Say Will Hurt Them The New York Times Cinemark Joins AMC Theatres and Regal in Supporting Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger Variety
Wed, 19 August 2026
1 report- bleedingcool.com18:55
A new analysis has Los Angeles County taking a significant financial hit if the Paramount Skydance-Warner Bros Discovery deal goes through.
Thu, 20 August 2026
1 report- Google News - Top Stories21:51
L.A. Mayor Karen Bass Throws Her Support Behind Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Settlement The Hollywood Reporter Paramount-Warner merger could erase 4,500 jobs in L.A., report says Los Angeles Times Paramount-Warner Bros. merger could impact 4,500 jobs in L.A., report says KTLA WGA Rips LA Mayor Karen Bass For Supporting "False Choice" In Paramount-WBD Merger Tangle Deadline Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Could Cost 4,500 TV and Film Jobs IndieWire
Fri, 21 August 2026
1 report- PBS NewsHour22:40
The proposed $111 billion merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery hit a roadblock after California's attorney general and 11 other states sued to stop it. That move was followed by Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison threatening to take his operations out of California if the deal is not approved. William Brangham discussed more with Matthew Belloni of Puck News.
Sat, 22 August 2026
4 reports- Google News - Top Stories17:50
Paramount and state AGs will head to negotiating table in WBD merger fight CNN Paramount Prepares to Begin Early Settlement Talks With California Officials WSJ Paramount and California to Hold Preliminary Talks on Warner Bros. Deal The New York Times California, Paramount reps expected to meet Monday in antitrust settlement talks Politico Paramount, California AG office reportedly plan to meet Monday to discuss settling WBD lawsuit CNBC
- yahoo.com18:56
Aug 22 (Reuters) - Paramount and California state officials are set to meet on Monday to discuss a potential settlement path of the state's lawsuit aimed at stopping Paramount's acquisition of Warner
- Google News - Top Stories19:20
Paramount and California to Hold Preliminary Talks on Warner Bros. Deal The New York Times Paramount Prepares to Begin Early Settlement Talks With California Officials WSJ Paramount and state AGs will head to negotiating table in WBD merger fight CNN California, Paramount reps expected to meet Monday in antitrust settlement talks Politico Paramount, California AG office reportedly plan to meet Monday to discuss settling WBD lawsuit CNBC
- Google News - Top Stories20:34
Paramount, California AG office reportedly plan to meet Monday to discuss settling WBD lawsuit CNBC Paramount and state AGs will head to negotiating table in WBD merger fight CNN Paramount Prepares to Begin Early Settlement Talks With California Officials WSJ Paramount and California to Hold Preliminary Talks on Warner Bros. Deal The New York Times California, Paramount reps expected to meet Monday in antitrust settlement talks Politico
Sun, 23 August 2026
1 report- Google News - Top Stories13:05
Paramount, California AG to meet over possible settlement in $110B Warner Bros Discovery merger lawsuit Fox Business Paramount and State A.G. to Meet Monday to Discuss Settlement of Antitrust Case Variety Exclusive | California Expected to Seek TV Channel Sales From Paramount-Warner WSJ Paramount, California AG office reportedly plan to meet Monday to discuss settling WBD lawsuit CNBC Paramount and state AGs will head to negotiating table in WBD merger fight CNN
Mon, 24 August 2026
15 reports- iheart.com04:42
Paramount and California AG Rob Bonta will meet Monday to discuss settling a lawsuit blocking Paramount's $110 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. The trial is set for March 2027. Bonta seeks "robust structural remedies" to address antitrust concerns.
- iheart.com04:42
Paramount and California AG Rob Bonta will meet Monday to discuss settling a lawsuit blocking Paramount's $110 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. The trial is set for March 2027. Bonta seeks "robust structural remedies" to address antitrust concerns.
- iheart.com04:42
Paramount and California AG Rob Bonta will meet Monday to discuss settling a lawsuit blocking Paramount's $110 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. The trial is set for March 2027. Bonta seeks "robust structural remedies" to address antitrust concerns.
- iheart.com04:42
Paramount and California AG Rob Bonta will meet Monday to discuss settling a lawsuit blocking Paramount's $110 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. The trial is set for March 2027. Bonta seeks "robust structural remedies" to address antitrust concerns.
- iheart.com04:42
Paramount and California AG Rob Bonta will meet Monday to discuss settling a lawsuit blocking Paramount's $110 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. The trial is set for March 2027. Bonta seeks "robust structural remedies" to address antitrust concerns.
- Google News - Top Stories09:32
California AG Cancels Paramount Settlement Talks Over WBD Deal Variety California Cancels Talks With Paramount Over Warner Bros. Merger The New York Times California AG cancels Paramount settlement meeting Axios Bonta Cancels Paramount Settlement Meeting; CA AG Accuses Ellison Of “Playing Games” In WBD Merger Talks Deadline A media M&A chill: The Paramount-WBD antitrust challenge may hold up more deals than one CNBC
- Anadolu Agency (AA)13:03
Paramount CEO, California attorney general to discuss settlements to antitrust lawsuit filed last month by 12 states seeking to block merger with Warner Bros
- hollywoodreporter.com13:18edited after publishing
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California AG Cancels Paramount-WBD Deal Meeting: Stop "Playing Games"“Not only did Paramount leak the alleged substance of settlement discussions, but they misrepresented these discussions, demonstrating a lack of good faith,” says Rob Bonta.
- Google News - Top Stories13:19
California AG Calls Off Paramount-Warner Bros. Meeting, Accusing Company of “Playing Games” The Hollywood Reporter California Cancels Talks With Paramount Over Warner Bros. Merger The New York Times California attorney general cancels Paramount merger talks Yahoo California AG calls off Paramount settlement talks, accuses company of ‘playing games’ CNN A media M&A chill: The Paramount-WBD antitrust challenge may hold up more deals than one CNBC
- hollywoodreporter.com13:50edited after publishing
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Mike Schur: Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Is Existential for Writers“A market ceases to function when competition disappears. And it’s disappearing,” contends the comedy writer whose credits include 'Saturday Night Live,' 'The Office,' 'Parks and Recreation,' 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' and many more.
- Google News - Top Stories17:57
California Cancels Talks With Paramount Over Warner Bros. Merger The New York Times California attorney general cancels talks with Paramount, accuses company of leaks NBC News Readers respond: Lawsuit costs could land on taxpayers OregonLive.com A media M&A chill: The Paramount-WBD antitrust challenge may hold up more deals than one CNBC Paramount, California AG scrap meeting over merger legal battle The Hill
- Google News - Top Stories18:50
California attorney general cancels talks with Paramount, accuses company of leaks NBC News Paramount CEO David Ellison is at the final hurdle before buying WBD. So far, he can't clear it CNBC Watch California AG Bonta on Mail Ballots, Paramount Talks, Meta Trial Bloomberg.com California Cancels Talks With Paramount Over Warner Bros. Merger The New York Times California AG calls off Paramount settlement talks, accuses company of ‘playing games’ CNN
- The Hill19:06
Officials at Paramount and California Attorney General Rob Bonta's (D) office canceled a meeting set for Monday as tensions hold between the two sides over a planned mega-merger the media conglomerate is pursing with Warner Bros. Discovery. In a statement on Monday, Bonta accused Paramount of leaking the details of a previous meeting to media...
- Google News - Top Stories21:55
Paramount CEO David Ellison is at the final hurdle before buying WBD. So far, he can't clear it CNBC California Cancels Talks With Paramount Over Warner Bros. Merger The New York Times California cancels talks with Paramount over Warner Bros deal Reuters Readers respond: Lawsuit costs could land on taxpayers OregonLive.com Paramount Denies It Leaked Details Of Talks With California AG Deadline
- Bloomberg Politics22:01
California Attorney General Rob Bonta discusses why he canceled talks with Paramount over the company’s merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. Speaking on "Balance of Power: Evening Edition," Bonta also comments on the US Supreme Court siding with President Donald Trump over his plan to use the Postal Service to impose new restrictions on the distribution of mail ballots and Meta Platforms being sued by a bipartisan coalition of states on allegations of deceiving the public. (Source: Bloomberg)
Tue, 25 August 2026
4 reports- theepochtimes.com03:52
- variety.com18:50edited after publishing
previously
Rob Bonta Wants Paramount to 'Put a Lid on Their Lying Leaks'Rob Bonta said he's open to reengaging with Paramount over an antitrust settlement, provided they control leaks coming from their side.
- The Hill20:29edited after publishing
Paramount Skydance's bid to acquire fellow entertainment giant Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) has been mired in controversy and drew a lawsuit from critics who argue the deal is bad for the movie-making and media business. As David Ellison, the company's top executive and an ally of President Trump, wages a public relations and legal defense campaign advocating...
- The Hill22:07
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Paramount's Warner Bros. bid barrels toward antitrust trial Paramount’s bid to acquire fellow entertainment giant Warner Brothers Discovery (WBD) has been mired in controversy and drew a lawsuit from critics who argue the deal is bad for the movie-making and media business. Jae C. Hong, Associated Press As...
Wed, 26 August 2026
2 reports- variety.com01:34edited after publishing
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Iowa AG Says She's Suing California For Paramount-Warner Bros. LawsuitIowa Attorney General Brenna Bird says she is suing California for leading the charge in the lawsuit against the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger.
- shockya.com11:50
Investigates how attorneys, embedded in a tight legal‑media network, drive Hollywood mergers, lobby regulators, and face threats, shaping the entertainment landscape.
Tue, 1 September 2026
1 report- Google News - Top Stories18:05
David Ellison Is Promising at Least 30 Movies a Year. Hollywood Is Skeptical. WSJ Tom Cruise Is Confident Paramount-Warner Bros. Will Release 30 Films a Year After Merger: ‘They’re Going to Deliver’ Currently.com Tom Cruise Says His Paramount ‘Family’ Will Deliver on WBD Merger’s 30-Movie Promise TheWrap Tom Cruise Blesses Paramount’s Deal to Buy Warner Bros., in the Name of Movie “Abundance” The Hollywood Reporter Tom Cruise Confident In Paramount Promise Dark Horizons
Wed, 9 September 2026
1 report- kyma.com01:01
In a press release, Paramount filed court documents Tuesday supporting the request for the 12 state attorneys general and the Writers Guild of America (WGA) to post a bond to help cover their losses in response to the merger's delay.
Thu, 10 September 2026
33 reports- iheart.com23:34
Dan Schneider lost his defamation lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discovery over the docuseries 'Quiet on Set.' A California appeals court ruled the series did not imply Schneider committed child sexual abuse, marking a legal win for the producers.
- iheart.com23:34
Dan Schneider lost his defamation lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discovery over the docuseries 'Quiet on Set.' A California appeals court ruled the series did not imply Schneider committed child sexual abuse, marking a legal win for the producers.
- iheart.com23:34
Dan Schneider lost his defamation lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discovery over the docuseries 'Quiet on Set.' A California appeals court ruled the series did not imply Schneider committed child sexual abuse, marking a legal win for the producers.
- iheart.com23:34
Dan Schneider lost his defamation lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discovery over the docuseries 'Quiet on Set.' A California appeals court ruled the series did not imply Schneider committed child sexual abuse, marking a legal win for the producers.
- iheart.com23:34
Dan Schneider lost his defamation lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discovery over the docuseries 'Quiet on Set.' A California appeals court ruled the series did not imply Schneider committed child sexual abuse, marking a legal win for the producers.
- iheart.com23:34
Dan Schneider lost his defamation lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discovery over the docuseries 'Quiet on Set.' A California appeals court ruled the series did not imply Schneider committed child sexual abuse, marking a legal win for the producers.
- iheart.com23:34
Dan Schneider lost his defamation lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discovery over the docuseries 'Quiet on Set.' A California appeals court ruled the series did not imply Schneider committed child sexual abuse, marking a legal win for the producers.
- iheart.com23:34
Dan Schneider lost his defamation lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discovery over the docuseries 'Quiet on Set.' A California appeals court ruled the series did not imply Schneider committed child sexual abuse, marking a legal win for the producers.
- iheart.com23:34
Dan Schneider lost his defamation lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discovery over the docuseries 'Quiet on Set.' A California appeals court ruled the series did not imply Schneider committed child sexual abuse, marking a legal win for the producers.
- iheart.com23:34
Dan Schneider lost his defamation lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discovery over the docuseries 'Quiet on Set.' A California appeals court ruled the series did not imply Schneider committed child sexual abuse, marking a legal win for the producers.
- iheart.com23:34
Dan Schneider lost his defamation lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discovery over the docuseries 'Quiet on Set.' A California appeals court ruled the series did not imply Schneider committed child sexual abuse, marking a legal win for the producers.
- iheart.com23:34
Dan Schneider lost his defamation lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discovery over the docuseries 'Quiet on Set.' A California appeals court ruled the series did not imply Schneider committed child sexual abuse, marking a legal win for the producers.
- iheart.com23:34
Dan Schneider lost his defamation lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discovery over the docuseries 'Quiet on Set.' A California appeals court ruled the series did not imply Schneider committed child sexual abuse, marking a legal win for the producers.
- iheart.com23:34
Dan Schneider lost his defamation lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discovery over the docuseries 'Quiet on Set.' A California appeals court ruled the series did not imply Schneider committed child sexual abuse, marking a legal win for the producers.
- iheart.com23:34
Dan Schneider lost his defamation lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discovery over the docuseries 'Quiet on Set.' A California appeals court ruled the series did not imply Schneider committed child sexual abuse, marking a legal win for the producers.
- iheart.com23:34
Dan Schneider lost his defamation lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discovery over the docuseries 'Quiet on Set.' A California appeals court ruled the series did not imply Schneider committed child sexual abuse, marking a legal win for the producers.
- iheart.com23:34
Dan Schneider lost his defamation lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discovery over the docuseries 'Quiet on Set.' A California appeals court ruled the series did not imply Schneider committed child sexual abuse, marking a legal win for the producers.
- iheart.com23:34
Dan Schneider lost his defamation lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discovery over the docuseries 'Quiet on Set.' A California appeals court ruled the series did not imply Schneider committed child sexual abuse, marking a legal win for the producers.
- iheart.com23:34
Dan Schneider lost his defamation lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discovery over the docuseries 'Quiet on Set.' A California appeals court ruled the series did not imply Schneider committed child sexual abuse, marking a legal win for the producers.
- iheart.com23:34
Dan Schneider lost his defamation lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discovery over the docuseries 'Quiet on Set.' A California appeals court ruled the series did not imply Schneider committed child sexual abuse, marking a legal win for the producers.
- iheart.com23:34
Dan Schneider lost his defamation lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discovery over the docuseries 'Quiet on Set.' A California appeals court ruled the series did not imply Schneider committed child sexual abuse, marking a legal win for the producers.
- iheart.com23:34
Dan Schneider lost his defamation lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discovery over the docuseries 'Quiet on Set.' A California appeals court ruled the series did not imply Schneider committed child sexual abuse, marking a legal win for the producers.
- iheart.com23:34
Dan Schneider lost his defamation lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discovery over the docuseries 'Quiet on Set.' A California appeals court ruled the series did not imply Schneider committed child sexual abuse, marking a legal win for the producers.
- iheart.com23:34
Dan Schneider lost his defamation lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discovery over the docuseries 'Quiet on Set.' A California appeals court ruled the series did not imply Schneider committed child sexual abuse, marking a legal win for the producers.
- iheart.com23:34
Dan Schneider lost his defamation lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discovery over the docuseries 'Quiet on Set.' A California appeals court ruled the series did not imply Schneider committed child sexual abuse, marking a legal win for the producers.
- iheart.com23:34
Dan Schneider lost his defamation lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discovery over the docuseries 'Quiet on Set.' A California appeals court ruled the series did not imply Schneider committed child sexual abuse, marking a legal win for the producers.
- iheart.com23:34
Dan Schneider lost his defamation lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discovery over the docuseries 'Quiet on Set.' A California appeals court ruled the series did not imply Schneider committed child sexual abuse, marking a legal win for the producers.
- iheart.com23:34
Dan Schneider lost his defamation lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discovery over the docuseries 'Quiet on Set.' A California appeals court ruled the series did not imply Schneider committed child sexual abuse, marking a legal win for the producers.
- iheart.com23:34
Dan Schneider lost his defamation lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discovery over the docuseries 'Quiet on Set.' A California appeals court ruled the series did not imply Schneider committed child sexual abuse, marking a legal win for the producers.
- iheart.com23:34
Dan Schneider lost his defamation lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discovery over the docuseries 'Quiet on Set.' A California appeals court ruled the series did not imply Schneider committed child sexual abuse, marking a legal win for the producers.
- iheart.com23:34
Dan Schneider lost his defamation lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discovery over the docuseries 'Quiet on Set.' A California appeals court ruled the series did not imply Schneider committed child sexual abuse, marking a legal win for the producers.
- iheart.com23:34
Dan Schneider lost his defamation lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discovery over the docuseries 'Quiet on Set.' A California appeals court ruled the series did not imply Schneider committed child sexual abuse, marking a legal win for the producers.
- iheart.com23:34
Dan Schneider lost his defamation lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discovery over the docuseries 'Quiet on Set.' A California appeals court ruled the series did not imply Schneider committed child sexual abuse, marking a legal win for the producers.
Fri, 11 September 2026
2 reports- deadline.com00:17
Dan Schneider's 'Quiet On Set' defamation suit has been dismissed by a California appeals court in a big win for Warner Bros Discovery.
- realitytea.com13:42
Dan Schneider’s defamation lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discovery, Sony, and the Quiet on Set producers has been dismissed. Read on.
Wed, 16 September 2026
1 report- Google News - Top Stories19:25
Texas Courts David Ellison as the Paramount Relocation Race Heats Up The Hollywood Reporter Paramount To Leave California Amid Antitrust Battle & Stalled Warner Bros Merger Deadline Commentary: An 'independent' study takes Paramount's side in its merger battle. But Paramount paid for it Los Angeles Times Paramount is looking for Nashville office space as it weighs leaving LA Politico Paramount's California future in doubt amid escalating legal fight Fox Business
Thu, 17 September 2026
2 reports- Bloomberg Politics21:05
California Attorney General Rob Bonta says he's confident in the antitrust lawsuit filed to block Paramount Skydance's $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. Paramount is threatening to leave the state if the deal falls through. Bonta says he doesn't want that to happen and he's willing to have good faith discussions. Bonta speaks on "Bloomberg The Close." (Source: Bloomberg)
- Bloomberg Politics21:33
California Attorney General Rob Bonta discusses his opposition to Paramount Skydance's $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. Speaking on "Bloomberg The Close," Bonta also comments on the child safety settlement with Meta Platforms, the future of AI, prediction markets and the Supreme Court ruling on mail-in ballots. (Source: Bloomberg)
Fri, 18 September 2026
2 reports- adgully.com05:28
FCC clears foreign backing for Paramount-WBD deal The US Federal Communicat
- Google News - Top Stories22:43
Paramount and California AG Bonta Reportedly in ‘Advanced Talks’ to Settle Antitrust Suit Variety Paramount Weighs Some Concessions in Bid to Finalize Warner Bros. Merger The New York Times Paramount, California settlement talks accelerate, moving Warner Bros. merger closer to the finish line Los Angeles Times Paramount reportedly eyeing Nashville for possible move WZTV Gov. Lee addresses report of Paramount possibly coming to Tennessee WKRN News 2
Sat, 19 September 2026
4 reports- Google News - Top Stories02:33
Paramount Weighs Some Concessions in Bid to Finalize Warner Bros. Merger nytimes.com Exclusive | Paramount in Advanced Settlement Talks With California’s Attorney General wsj.com Paramount reportedly eyeing Nashville for possible move WZTV Gov. Lee addresses report of Paramount possibly coming to Tennessee WKRN News 2 EXCLUSIVE: Paramount could settle with states over Warner Bros. as soon as this weekend, sources say Reuters
- mynewsla.com04:42removed by the outlet
Reports: Paramount, Bonta Make Progress in Warner Bros. Settlement TalksParamount Skydance and California Attorney General Rob Bonta have made progress in settlement talks that could resolve the state’s antitrust challenge to Paramount’s proposed takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, it was reported Friday. The two sides have been quietly negotiating a possible resolution to the lawsuit brought by Bonta and 11 other state attorneys general […]
- Google News - Top Stories19:22
Paramount Settlement Talks With AGs Face Political & Industry Opposition Deadline Howdy for Hollywood? Why Paramount’s threat to leave California matters Fox Business Mark Ruffalo Urges California AG to Not Settle Antitrust Suit Against Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger: “Do Not Cave” The Hollywood Reporter Paramount, Bonta in talks to settle antitrust litigation Politico Paramount scouts Atlanta amid settlement negotiations in California. But is it a leverage play? bizjournals.com
- Google News - Top Stories20:31
Paramount-California settlement talks accelerate, moving Warner Bros. merger closer to the finish line Los Angeles Times Howdy for Hollywood? Why Paramount’s threat to leave California matters Fox Business Mark Ruffalo Urges Rob Bonta "Do Not Cave" On Paramount-WBD Deal Deadline Paramount scouts Atlanta amid settlement negotiations in California. But is it a leverage play? The Business Journals Exclusive | Paramount in Advanced Settlement Talks With California’s Attorney General wsj.com
Sun, 20 September 2026
2 reports- shockya.com00:00
A deep dive into the DOJ’s antitrust filings, legal benchmarks, and the arguments that let a $110‑$111 billion merger clear federal review while state attorneys general still fight it.
- variety.com01:24edited after publishing
previously
Mark Ruffalo Tells Rob Bonta 'Don't You Dare' Settle With ParamountMark Ruffalo told Rob Bonta 'don't you dare' settle the antitrust lawsuit with Paramount.
Mon, 21 September 2026
41 reports- Google News - Top Stories00:18
Opposition grows to Paramount-Warner Bros. merger settlement as deal enters critical week Los Angeles Times Exclusive | Paramount Discussed $1.5 Billion California Investment to Clear Merger Hurdle WSJ Paramount Talks Include Penalty for Missing 30-Film Pledge Bloomberg.com Paramount nears merger settlement, but some key state AGs are not on board yet cnn.com Paramount Suit Settlement Talks Blocked By Four State Attorneys General Deadline
- Google News - Top Stories02:43
Paramount Suit Settlement Talks Blocked By Four State Attorneys General Deadline Exclusive | Paramount Discussed $1.5 Billion California Investment to Clear Merger Hurdle WSJ Paramount Talks Include Penalty for Missing 30-Film Pledge Bloomberg.com Paramount (PSKY) Turns California’s Own Words Against it in Warner Bros. (WBD) Bond Fight Yahoo Finance Paramount nears merger settlement, but some key state AGs are not on board yet CNN
- Google News - Top Stories13:59
Paramount to Settle Lawsuits, Paving Way for Warner Bros. Merger Bloomberg.com Paramount to Resolve States’ Lawsuit, Clearing the Way for Warner Bros. Acquisition The New York Times Paramount and state AGs will settle lawsuit, allowing Warner Bros. merger to proceed, reports say CNBC Paramount settles states' challenge to Warner Bros merger, Bloomberg News reports Reuters Paramount Settles Antitrust Case With State A.G.’s, Removing Obstacle to Warner Bros. Deal Variety
- Google News - Top Stories14:56
Paramount Settles Antitrust Case With State AGs, Removing Obstacle to Warner Bros. Deal Variety Paramount to Settle States’ Lawsuit, Clearing Way for Warner Bros. Merger The New York Times Read Paramount CEO David Ellison's Memo After Settling WBD Lawsuit Business Insider State attorneys general agree to settle Paramount merger lawsuit | CNN Business CNN Paramount and state AGs will settle lawsuit, allowing Warner Bros. merger to proceed, reports say CNBC
- variety.com14:56edited after publishing
previously
Paramount Settles State Antitrust Case Clearing Obstacle to W.B. DealParamount has reached a deal with California Attorney General Rob Bonta and 11 other state A.G.s that clears a major obstacle acquiring Warner Bros.
- Google News - Top Stories14:56
Paramount and state AGs will settle lawsuit, allowing Warner Bros. merger to proceed, reports say CNBC Paramount to Settle States’ Lawsuit, Clearing Way for Warner Bros. Merger The New York Times State attorneys general agree to settle Paramount merger lawsuit CNN Exclusive | Paramount Discussed $1.5 Billion California Investment to Clear Merger Hurdle WSJ States settle lawsuit over Paramount-Warner merger, clearing a key hurdle for $81 billion deal Anchorage Daily News
- iheart.com15:20
Paramount Skydance has settled with California and other states over its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. The deal, expected to be announced today, addresses concerns about media independence and job protection. Some states remain cautious, fearing the merger's impact on competition and med...
- iheart.com15:20
Paramount Skydance has settled with California and other states over its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. The deal, expected to be announced today, addresses concerns about media independence and job protection. Some states remain cautious, fearing the merger's impact on competition and med...
- iheart.com15:20
Paramount Skydance has settled with California and other states over its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. The deal, expected to be announced today, addresses concerns about media independence and job protection. Some states remain cautious, fearing the merger's impact on competition and med...
- iheart.com15:20
Paramount Skydance has settled with California and other states over its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. The deal, expected to be announced today, addresses concerns about media independence and job protection. Some states remain cautious, fearing the merger's impact on competition and med...
- iheart.com15:20
Paramount Skydance has settled with California and other states over its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. The deal, expected to be announced today, addresses concerns about media independence and job protection. Some states remain cautious, fearing the merger's impact on competition and med...
- iheart.com15:20
Paramount Skydance has settled with California and other states over its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. The deal, expected to be announced today, addresses concerns about media independence and job protection. Some states remain cautious, fearing the merger's impact on competition and med...
- iheart.com15:20
Paramount Skydance has settled with California and other states over its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. The deal, expected to be announced today, addresses concerns about media independence and job protection. Some states remain cautious, fearing the merger's impact on competition and med...
- Google News - Top Stories15:33
Paramount, attorneys general settle lawsuit, clearing a path for Warner Bros. merger Los Angeles Times Paramount Reaches Deal to Clear Way to Create News and Media Giant The New York Times Free Streamer Pluto TV Gets a Lifeline in Paramount-Warner Bros. Consent Decree The Hollywood Reporter State attorneys general agree to settle Paramount merger lawsuit CNN AG Settlement Clears Way For Par-Warner Bros. Hollywood Transformation Forbes
- El País (Spain)15:35
Una docena de fiscales había puesto una demanda para tratar de frenar la operación corporativa porque consideraba que vulneraba normas de competencia
- tvtechnology.com15:54edited after publishing
The possible deal, which was immediately criticized by some opponents, includes protections for CNN and CBS and establishes output levels for film production.
- Novinky (Czechia)15:59
Americký mediální gigant Paramount Skydance se dohodl s Kalifornií a dalšími členskými státy USA o urovnání žaloby, jejímž cílem bylo zablokovat jeho dohodu o převzetí konkurenta Warner Bros. Discovery za 110 miliard dolarů (zhruba 2,3 bilionu Kč). Informovaly o tom v pondělí agentury Reuters a Bloomberg s odvoláním na své zdroje.
- ČT24 (Czechia)16:39
Americký mediální gigant Paramount Skydance se dohodl s Kalifornií a dalšími státy USA o urovnání žaloby, jejímž cílem bylo zablokovat jeho dohodu o převzetí konkurenta Warner Bros. Discovery za 110 miliard dolarů (zhruba 2,3 bilionu korun). Oznámil to kalifornský generální prokurátor Rob Bonta. Urovnání žaloby je podle agentur klíčovým krokem k dokončení transakce, která by zásadně změnila tvář Hollywoodu.
- NPR News16:40
Paramount's owners have made concessions to 12 Democratic state attorneys general to settle a lawsuit that endangered the media company's bid for its larger Hollywood rival, Warner Bros. Discovery.
- Tagesschau (Germany)17:20
Der Weg scheint frei für die Übernahme des Medienkonzerns Warner durch den Konkurrenten Paramount. Es habe einen Vergleich mit den US-Bundesstaaten gegeben, die dagegen geklagt hatten, wie verschiedene Medien berichten.
- Al Jazeera English17:42edited after publishing
previously
Paramount settles with US states in step towards merger with Warner BrosEllison-led Paramount will avoid daily $7m fee if the $110bn Warner Bros merger closes by September 30.
- Der Spiegel (Germany)17:43
Erst hatten zwölf US-Bundesstaaten gegen die Übernahme von Warner Brothers geklagt. Der Deal wurde pausiert. Nun einigen sich die Parteien doch – auf ein Geschäft in Höhe von rund 111 Milliarden US-Dollar.
- The Hill18:24
Paramount Skydance reached an agreement to settle with 12 states that sued the media conglomerate earlier this year over its planned purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery, the two sides announced Monday. During a press conference in Los Angeles, California Attorney General Rob Bonta — who led the coalition of state attorneys general suing to block...
- tportal (Croatia)19:13
Jedan od najvećih poslova u povijesti industrije zabave napravio je važan korak prema realizaciji. Nakon postignutih nagodbi uklonjene su velike pravne prepreke spajanju Paramounta i Warner Bros. Discoveryja, koje bi pod istim krovom okupilo neke od najpoznatijih filmskih, televizijskih i streaming brendova na svijetu
- mandurahmail.com.au19:17
Hollywood writers and 12 US states challenging Paramount's buyout of Warner Bros have agreed to a settlement, paving...
- Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)19:53
Der Hollywood-Konzern räumt damit eine zentrale Hürde für die Übernahme des Rivalen Warner Brothers aus. Als Reaktion auf den Ausschluss von CNN vom Weißen Haus reduzieren auch andere US-Sender die Berichterstattung über Trump.
- PBS NewsHour19:53
The agreement calls for Paramount to increase domestic production and establish monitoring of editorial independence of the company's news operations.
- darkhorizons.com20:14
The deal is done as Paramount Skydance, and the coalition of twelve U.S. states, have reached a settlement over the former’s planned $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The five-year agreement, which remains subject to court approval and resolves an antitrust lawsuit filed in July, effectively removes the last remaining major obstacle to the […]
- Le Monde English20:19edited after publishing
The $81 billion deal will bring together two of Hollywood's oldest studios, key TV networks and streaming platforms.
- newser.com20:26
State AGs secure concessions on editorial independence and film investment
- Google News - Top Stories20:32
Paramount settles with states over Warner Bros. Discovery merger The Washington Post Paramount Settles States’ Lawsuit, Clearing Way for Warner Bros. Merger The New York Times Critics Say California Got Too Little in Deal to Let Paramount Buy Warner Bros U.S. News & World Report State attorneys general agree to settle Paramount merger lawsuit CNN Larry and David Ellison have all the money, and a boost from Trump. Now they're going to own Warner Bros. Business Insider
- newsbusters.org20:42
Paramount has secured a settlement with the coalition of 12 state attorneys general who had sued to block its merger with Warner Brothers, California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Monday.
- Die Zeit (Germany)20:50
Der Rechtsstreit zur Übernahme von Warner durch Paramount wurde beigelegt. CNN soll vor Einflussnahme durch die Nähe der Eigentümer zur Trump-Regierung geschützt werden.
- ABC News (Australia)20:54
Opponents say Paramount's multi-billion-dollar merger with Warner Bros will slash Hollywood jobs, reduce the number of films produced, and threaten CNN's independence.
- Channel News Asia21:05
The deal will combine major brands including Warner Bros., CNN and HBO Max under Paramount.
- thedailybeast.com21:23
The news follows David Ellison’s MAGA makeover of CBS News.
- Google News - Top Stories21:34
Paramount reaches settlement with states in $110bn Warner Bros merger BBC CNN’s Future Will Include an Editorial Oversight Board The New York Times Commentary: A 'fight worth fighting': Paramount settlement is less than desired, more than nothing Los Angeles Times States settle lawsuit over Paramount-Warner merger, clearing key hurdle for $81 billion deal AP News Paramount to Settle Lawsuits, Paving Way for Warner Bros. Merger Bloomberg.com
- deadline.com22:03
Paramount HQ To Stay In California After Company Agrees To Keep Both Lots Post-Warner Bros. Merger In AG Settlement: "We Aren't Going Anywhere"
- Google News - Top Stories22:26
States settle lawsuit over Paramount-Warner merger, clearing key hurdle for $81 billion deal AP News CNN’s Future Will Include an Editorial Oversight Board The New York Times David Ellison: Me, Move? I Love L.A. The Hollywood Reporter State attorneys general agree to settle Paramount merger lawsuit CNN Paramount wins Warner Bros takeover after settling states, union lawsuits Reuters
- businesstimes.com.sg22:43
Writers Guild of America has also settled its parallel case against Paramount Read more at The Business Times.
- mediapost.com23:15
Paramount has promised to release at least 30 movies a year, negotiate basic cable fees for Paramount and WBD separately, and establish an independent editorial board for CBS News and CNN.
Tue, 22 September 2026
18 reports- enca.com00:00
Paramount has reached a settlement with a group of US states that clears the way for its takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, officials announced on Monday, creating a Hollywood empire spanning television, news and cinema.
- Google News - Top Stories00:27
Paramount Settlement Protects Pluto TV, May Divest BET, Comedy Central Deadline State attorneys general agree to settle Paramount merger lawsuit CNN Post-Merger Paramount May Overdeliver On Settlement With 36-Film 2027 Slate Deadline CNN’s Future Will Include an Editorial Oversight Board The New York Times Paramount makes concessions to salvage $111 billion Warner Bros. Discovery deal NPR
- Google News - Top Stories02:17
Post-Merger Paramount May Overdeliver On Settlement With 36-Film 2027 Slate Deadline State attorneys general agree to settle Paramount merger lawsuit CNN Critics say California got too little in deal to let Paramount buy Warner Bros Yahoo Finance Exclusive | Paramount Discussed $1.5 Billion California Investment to Clear Merger Hurdle WSJ Paramount to Settle Lawsuits, Paving Way for Warner Bros. Merger Bloomberg.com
- Japan Times03:17
The deal includes protections designed to limit the market power and ensure the editorial independence of the media giant.
- Times of India09:12
Paramount Skydance has successfully completed its monumental $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery. This transformative media merger encountered legal challenges from various US states and the Writers Guild of America. To mitigate potential asset sales, Paramount agreed to implement specific film quotas and establish a news oversight committee, while also committing to boost domestic film production and increase its annual movie releases.
- iheart.com09:32
The deal would also require the company to maintain a free streaming service and keep Paramount and Warner Bros. cable negotiations separate for five years.
- Libération (France)09:37
Le compromis, qui vise à abandonner les recours déposés par plusieurs procureurs généraux démocrates cet été, doit encore être validé par une juge fédérale californienne.
- Google News - Top Stories13:21
California Vowed to Stop Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger. Why Did It Fold? The Hollywood Reporter Post-Merger Paramount May Overdeliver On Settlement With 36-Film 2027 Slate Deadline David Ellison expects Paramount Warner Bros merger to close in two weeks Telegraph India Larry and David Ellison have all the money, and a boost from Trump. Now they're going to own Warner Bros. Business Insider Paramount Skydance stock gets $16 target reaffirmed by StoneX Investing.com India
- Google News - Top Stories16:35
Paramount, Warner Bros. Insiders Stunned by Settlement, Readying for Layoffs variety.com Opinion | Hollywood Surrenders to the Ellison Empire The New York Times ‘We all got played’: Hollywood torn on Paramount settlement with AGs NBC News California Vowed to Stop Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger. Why Did It Fold? The Hollywood Reporter Merged Paramount-Warner Bros. Will Be a ‘Streaming Powerhouse,’ Wall Street Analysts Say — but Saddled With More Than $77 Billion in Debt variety.com
- gfwadvertiser.ca17:15
Paramount has reached settlements with a coalition of 12 U.S. states and the Writers Guild of America over its proposed acquisition of Warner Bros.
- The Hill17:17
Paramount just cleared one of the biggest hurdles standing between it and Warner Bros. Discovery.
- Google News - Top Stories17:26
Cory Booker Slams Paramount-WBD Merger Settlement But Blames Company And DOJ, Not State AGs Deadline Judge Sets Hearing On State AGs Settlement With Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Deadline Paramount and Warner Bros. Merger: 10 Numbers That Show the Challenges Facing the New Hollywood Giant indiewire.com Opinion | Hollywood Surrenders to the Ellison Empire The New York Times Merged Paramount-Warner Bros. Will Be a ‘Streaming Powerhouse,’ Wall Street Analysts Say — but Saddled With More Than...
- thewrap.com18:29
Cinema United, the lobbying group for theater owners, gave its seal of approval to the settlement that Rob Bonta reached with Paramount.
- thewrap.com18:53
After weeks of claiming he wanted to block the merger, Rob Bonta negotiated a settlement with Paramount. Why?
- deadline.com20:03edited after publishing
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Kara Swisher Says She's Leaving CNN Amid Paramount-WBD MergerThe podcast host, a contributor since 2023, said that she doesn't want to work for the Ellisons.
- twitchy.com22:00
Brian Stelter warns of likely layoffs at CNN after Paramount-Warner Bros merger finalizes.
- PBS NewsHour22:40
A day after Paramount Skydance and a group of state attorneys general announced a settlement clearing the way for its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, questions remain about whether the deal does enough to protect consumers and competition. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Oliver Darcy of Status.
- Google News - Top Stories23:54
Judge Sets Hearing On State AGs Settlement With Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Deadline Opinion | Hollywood Surrenders to the Ellison Empire The New York Times Judge in Paramount-State AGs Case Still Has Questions, Schedules Hearing on Settlement Terms Variety Ellison’s Save and Bonta’s Cave: Assessing Every Angle of the WarnerMount Deal puck.news States settle lawsuit over Paramount-Warner merger, clearing key hurdle for $81 billion deal AP News
Wed, 23 September 2026
7 reports- Google News - Top Stories00:34
Paramount-Warner Bros. Settlement to Be Considered at Thursday Court Hearing The Hollywood Reporter Opinion | Hollywood Surrenders to the Ellison Empire The New York Times What the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger settlement means for Hollywood PBS Paramount’s $49 Billion Debt Sale to Kick Off After Lawsuits End Yahoo Finance Merged Paramount-Warner Bros. Will Be a ‘Streaming Powerhouse,’ Wall Street Analysts Say — but Saddled With More Than $77 Billion in Debt Variety
- twitchy.com00:55
CNN faces turmoil and layoffs after Paramount Skydance's $81B merger with Warner Bros. Discovery.
- krwg.org05:15
What the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger settlement means for Hollywood
- El País (Spain)09:30
El productor de cine, hijo de uno de los hombres más ricos del planeta, desbloquea la fusión entre Paramount y Warner para crear un gigante del entretenimiento
- El Pais English14:45
The film producer, son of one of the wealthiest men on the planet and a fan of aerobatics, wins the battle for the merger of Paramount and Warner to create an entertainment giant
- kjzz.org16:55
Arizona has joined 11 other states in a settlement with Paramount over its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.
- Google News - Top Stories23:34
Sturm Und Drang At Warner Bros Amid Paramount Merger Has Insiders Wondering If The Brand Survives Deadline L.A. Comes to Grips With a Studio Merger Many Didn’t Want WSJ Rob Bonta had a tough week. Is more bad news ahead for California’s AG? The San Francisco Standard How Paramount Won Warner Bros. The New York Times What we know — and don’t — about Paramount’s Hollywood plans CNN
Thu, 24 September 2026
6 reports- variety.com10:52edited after publishing
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Block the Merger Coalition File Request to Oppose Paramount-WBD DealA coalition of groups have filed an emergency motion in California seeking to oppose Paramount's Warner Bros. win.
- Google News - Top Stories13:20
Paramount to Raise $7.5 Billion More in Debt to Fund Warner Bros. Deal Variety L.A. Comes to Grips With a Studio Merger Many Didn’t Want WSJ Business The Economist Opinion | Hollywood Surrenders to the Ellison Empire The New York Times Block the Merger Coalition Files Emergency Motion to Oppose ‘Weak and Unenforceable’ Paramount-WB Settlement Yahoo
- Google News - Top Stories16:03
Paramount Merger Delayed As Judge OKs Motion To Block Antitrust Settlement Deadline Opinion | Hollywood Surrenders to the Ellison Empire The New York Times L.A. Comes to Grips With a Studio Merger Many Didn’t Want WSJ Rob Bonta had a tough week. Is more bad news ahead for California’s AG? The San Francisco Standard Paramount to Raise $7.5 Billion More in Debt to Fund Warner Bros. Deal Variety
- Google News - Top Stories16:45
Paramount-WBD Merger Hits a Delay as Judge Grants Last-Ditch Effort IndieWire Paramount Merger Settlement Won’t Be Resolved Until At Least Next Week As Judge Questions Agreement Forbes ParaBros Foes Urge Court To Reject Settlement In Midnight Filings: “This Merger Lessens Competition” Deadline Business The Economist Rob Bonta had a tough week. Is more bad news ahead for California’s AG? The San Francisco Standard
- Google News - Top Stories18:24
Dealmakers React To Paramount-WBD Settlement: "Tech Has Won" Deadline Paramount Merger Delayed As Judge OKs Motion To Block Antitrust Settlement Deadline Rob Bonta had a tough week. Is more bad news ahead for California’s AG? The San Francisco Standard L.A. Comes to Grips With a Studio Merger Many Didn’t Want WSJ Judge Will Consider Controversial Paramount Merger Settlement Today As ‘Outstanding Questions’ Still Remain Forbes
- deadline.com19:12
A virtual hearing today that was expected to see the ParaBros settlement with state AGs get a formal sign-off ended up going in a very different direction
Sun, 27 September 2026
1 report- Google News - Top Stories07:33
Rob Bonta’s Paramount-WBD debacle has created political chaos nypost.com Paramount seeks $7.5 billion debt raise to fund Warner Bros deal Reuters Business The Economist Paramount/WBD merger conditions give the public "virtually nothing," judge is told Ars Technica Paramount Antitrust Suit Settlement Delayed; California AG Reacts Deadline
Tue, 29 September 2026
2 reports- labusinessjournal.com05:33
For a lawsuit that swore to stop the $111 billion merger between Paramount Skydance Corp. and Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. for the everyday moviegoer, Rob
- variety.com22:45edited after publishing
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Casey Bloys Poised to Run Streaming for Paramount as Cindy Holland ExitsHBO chief Casey Bloys is poised to take the reins of streaming operations at Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery as Cindy Holland exits Paramount.
Wed, 30 September 2026
9 reports- variety.com16:15edited after publishing
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Paramount Deal and U.S. Film Credit Deepen Hollywood's Government TiesThe Paramount antitrust settlement and a proposed U.S. film incentive reflect Hollywood's growing connections to the state.
- Google News - Top Stories19:32
Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Set to Close Next Week After Judge OKs Settlement With State AGs Variety Paramount-WBD Merger Is A Go As Judge Approves Legal Settlement, Last Hurdle To Close Deadline Judge allows Paramount to close $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery NBC News After a bruising battle for Warner Bros., David Ellison faces daunting challenges in Hollywood Los Angeles Times US judge allows Paramount to close Warner Bros acquisition Reuters
- Le Figaro (France)20:08
La décision marque la fin de trois mois de procédure pour risque d’infraction à la concurrence et pave la voie à la création d’un géant du cinéma et de la télévision.
- Google News - Top Stories20:15
Judge allows Paramount to close $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery NBC News Paramount-Warner Bros. merger moves forward after judge approves settlement CNN Paramount-WBD Merger Is A Go As Judge Approves Legal Settlement, Last Hurdle To Close Deadline US judge allows Paramount to close Warner Bros acquisition Reuters Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Set to Close Next Week After Judge OKs Settlement With State AGs Variety
- Le Monde (France)20:57
Cette décision met officiellement fin à près de trois mois d’une procédure intentée au début du mois de juillet par ces Etats, pour un risque d’entorse à la concurrence. Celle-ci constituait le dernier obstacle à la création d’un géant du cinéma et de la télévision.
- orovillemr.com21:14
Paramount previously called the antitrust challenge the last hurdle ahead of closing its Warner merger.
- Die Zeit (Germany)21:53
Der Übernahme von Warner Bros. durch Paramount steht nichts mehr im Weg. Die zuständige Richterin billigt den Vergleich zwischen Paramount und zwölf US‑Bundesstaaten.
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)22:32
Federalny sąd w USA zatwierdził ugodę Paramount Skydance z władzami Kalifornii i innymi stanami. Decyzja usuwa ostatnią przeszkodę przed przejęciem Warner Bros. Discovery za ok. 110 mld dolarów. Współprezesem połączonego koncernu zostanie Ynon Kreiz, który dotychczas kierował firmą Mattel.
- Al Jazeera English23:15
Mammoth deal has raised questions about corporate consolidation and editorial independence in media.
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- aljazeera.com30 Sept, 23:15their copy
Thu, 1 October 2026
3 reports- Novinky (Czechia)10:48
Americký federální soud schválil ve středu dohodu, která umožní mediální skupině Paramount Skydance dokončit převzetí konkurenční Warner Bros. Discovery za 110 miliard dolarů (zhruba 2,4 bilionu korun). Transakce, která patří k největším v historii médií, by měla být dokončena 6. října. Někteří kritici dohodu označili za kapitulaci před mocnými korporátními zájmy.
- Google News - Top Stories15:39
Paramount, CNN Chief Mark Thompson in ‘Early Stages’ of Discussions to Keep Him in Post Variety David Ellison’s Vision for CNN: Same C.E.O and No Bari Weiss, for Now. The New York Times Exclusive | David Ellison Asks CNN CEO to Stay After Paramount-Warner Deal Closes WSJ Paramount CEO Ellison asks CNN chief Thompson to stay after Warner Bros deal, source says Reuters David Ellison Wants CEO Mark Thompson To Remain At CNN After Paramount-Warner Bros Discovery Deal Closes deadline.com
- Google News - Top Stories16:03
David Ellison Wants CEO Mark Thompson To Remain At CNN After Paramount-Warner Bros Discovery Deal Closes Deadline David Ellison’s Vision for CNN: Same C.E.O and No Bari Weiss, for Now. nytimes.com Exclusive | David Ellison Asks CNN CEO to Stay After Paramount-Warner Deal Closes WSJ Paramount CEO Ellison asks CNN chief Thompson to stay after Warner Bros deal, source says Reuters CNN chief Mark Thompson in talks to remain in role after Paramount takes over network Los Angeles Times
Fri, 2 October 2026
7 reports- Google News - Top Stories13:12
It’s Skydance: David Ellison Brands Combined Paramount-Warner Bros. With His Studio’s Title The Hollywood Reporter David Ellison Changes Name of Combined Paramount-Warner to Skydance WSJ Skydance Is a Decent Name, It’s Just Weaker Than Paramount or Warner Bros. The Hollywood Reporter Paramount Dealmaker Says Warner Merger Is About Growth, Not Cuts Bloomberg.com Paramount-WBD Deal Architect Gerry Cardinale Says Most Of $6B In Expected Cost Savings Will Not Be Layoffs Deadline
- ign.com14:09edited after publishing
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Batman, Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter Feature in First Trailer for Skydance, The Newly-Named Parent Company For a Merged Warner Bros. and ParamountOnce merged, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings and Game of Thrones company Warner Bros. will exist alongside Paramount as a sub-brand of Skydance.
- Google News - Top Stories15:44
The Ellison credit complex gets a bit more complex Financial Times Paramount picked a bad time to fund a $110bn leveraged buyout Financial Times Paramount’s $52 Billion Debt Saga Ends With Hair-Raising Finale Bloomberg.com Paramount’s Record Bond Sale Has a Rough Opening Day Yahoo Finance Paramount Skydance bonds fall on first trading day after debt sale qz.com
- Anadolu Agency (AA)17:49
$110 billion transaction is scheduled to close Oct. 6, bringing together two major Hollywood studios
- Google News - Top Stories18:17
Skydance Is a Decent Name, It’s Just Weaker Than Paramount or Warner Bros. The Hollywood Reporter David Ellison says combined Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery will be named Skydance cnbc.com Combined Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery to be named Skydance Honolulu Star-Advertiser Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Set to Close Next Week After Judge OKs Settlement With State AGs Variety David Ellison Changes Name of Combined Paramount-Warner to Skydance WSJ
- Google News - Europe query21:10
European Entertainment Leaders Mostly Optimistic About David Ellison’s Takeover of Warner Bros. : ‘I Believe in His Commitment to Cinema’ Variety
- Google News - Top Stories22:17
Skydance Shuffle: David Ellison Addresses Troops About New Name, Says Adieu to Mike and Pam and Sets Table for ‘Barbie 2’ Variety Paramount, Warner Bros. reveal new name The Hill David Ellison says combined Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery will be named Skydance cnbc.com Paramount Dealmaker Says Warner Merger Is About Growth, Not Cuts Bloomberg.com Skydance Is a Decent Name, It’s Just Weaker Than Paramount or Warner Bros. The Hollywood Reporter
Sat, 3 October 2026
4 reports- Google News - Top Stories01:00
David Ellison Won Warner Bros. Now He Has to Make the $81 Billion Deal Work. WSJ Mash-Up of Paramount and Warner Bros. Will Be Called Skydance The New York Times Mark Ruffalo: Paramount's Warner Bros. deal ‘Will stifle creativity, weaken free speech' Fortune Skydance Shuffle: David Ellison Addresses Troops About New Name, Says Adieu to Mike and Pam and Sets Table for ‘Barbie 2’ Variety Skydance Is a Decent Name, It’s Just Weaker Than Paramount or Warner Bros. The Hollywood Reporter
- americanbazaaronline.com11:45
Paramount CEO David Ellison said Friday that Paramount and Warner Bros. will operate as Skydance following their merger.
- Google News - Top Stories13:00
Skydance Blasts Off: Can David Ellison Make Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Fly? Variety Paramount to become Skydance after megamerger with Warner Bros. closes finance.yahoo.com David Ellison Won Warner Bros. Now He Has to Make the $81 Billion Deal Work. WSJ Mark Ruffalo: Paramount's Warner Bros. deal ‘Will stifle creativity, weaken free speech' Fortune Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Set to Close Next Week After Judge OKs Settlement With State AGs Variety
- ibtimes.com21:29Backlash Against Paramount-Warner Bros Merger Persists As Critics Say Deal Undermines Film Business.
The merger, which is due to close on Tuesday, has caused concern amongst directors, actors and filmmakers that studio consolidation will hurt livelihoods, dampen creativity and drive up consumer costs.
Mon, 5 October 2026
7 reports- adgully.com05:16
Combined Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery entity to rebrand as Skydance Paramount Chairman and Ch
- advanced-television.com09:45
- Google News - Top Stories13:05
David Ellison Names Skydance Corp.’s New Leadership Team for Movies, TV, Streaming and More Variety David Ellison Unveils Skydance Team Who Will Run Paramount-Warner Bros. Empire The Hollywood Reporter David Ellison Won Warner Bros. Now He Has to Make the $81 Billion Deal Work. WSJ Paramount’s Warner Bros. Deal Creates A New Theme Park Power Player forbes.com David Ellison’s Plan for Warner Bros. Is No Longer a Secret Bloomberg.com
- Google News - Top Stories15:33
5 Challenges David Ellison Faces as Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Merge The New York Times David Ellison just brought in a co-CEO to run his new empire: Meet Ynon Kreiz CNBC Skydance announces leadership for combined company Axios David Ellison Unveils Skydance Team Who Will Run Paramount-Warner Bros. Empire The Hollywood Reporter Paramount Names Leadership Team for Combined Entity Post $81 Billion Warner Deal WSJ
- Google News - Top Stories15:47
David Ellison Unveils Skydance Team Who Will Run Paramount-Warner Bros. Empire The Hollywood Reporter David Ellison just brought in a co-CEO to run his new empire: Meet Ynon Kreiz CNBC Paramount names Skydance leadership team before Warner Bros. merger qz.com New Skydance Sets Top Executive Structure As Paramount-WBD Merger Set To Close Deadline Paramount Names Leadership Team for Combined Entity Post $81 Billion Warner Deal WSJ
- Google News - Top Stories22:52
Longshot Bid to Block Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger Filed to Supreme Court The Hollywood Reporter David Ellison just brought in a co-CEO to run his new empire: Meet Ynon Kreiz CNBC Plaintiffs Seek Last-Minute Hail Mary In Supreme Court Petition To Halt Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger Deadline 5 Challenges David Ellison Faces as Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Merge The New York Times The Ellisons’ Hollywood Adventure Is About to Scale Up The Information
- Google News - Top Stories22:57
Plaintiffs Seek Last-Minute Hail Mary In Supreme Court Petition To Halt Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger Deadline David Ellison just brought in a co-CEO to run his new empire: Meet Ynon Kreiz CNBC 5 Challenges David Ellison Faces as Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Merge The New York Times New Skydance Sets Top Executive Structure As Paramount-WBD Merger Set To Close Deadline Paramount’s Warner Bros. Deal Creates A New Theme Park Power Player Forbes
Tue, 6 October 2026
44 reports- NPR News09:00
The Paramount and Warner Bros. merger has survived court challenges, public protests and regulatory scrutiny. Now, the Hollywood heavyweight, named Skydance, begins operating.
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- news4jax.com12:53
Skydance-owned Paramount has closed its $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros.
- Google News - Top Stories12:54
Paramount completes $110B Warner Bros. merger to form Skydance NBC News David Ellison has built a Hollywood giant in Skydance. Now he wants to make it a tech company CNN Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger closes after nearly yearlong battle, paving way for Skydance Yahoo Finance Paramount and Warner Bros to become one Hollywood giant: Skydance. Here's how we got here AP News Paramount Closes Deal for Warner Bros. Discovery, Creating Media Behemoth The New York Times
- BBC News World13:00
The deal is expected to alter the entertainment and news industries but could it mean higher prices for consumers?
- Novinky (Czechia)13:11
Americký mediální konglomerát Paramount Skydance dokončil převzetí konkurenční společnosti Warner Bros. Discovery v hodnotě přibližně 110 miliard dolarů (2,4 bilionu korun). Skupina, která nově nese název Skydance, to oznámila v tiskové zprávě.
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- iRozhlas (Czechia)7 Oct, 10:43their copy
- El País (Spain)13:14
Las dos grandes productoras de Hollywood se unen y tendrán que decidir qué hacer con sus plataformas de ‘streaming’, canales de cable y CNN en plena mutación de Hollywood
- Channel News Asia13:18
- Der Spiegel (Germany)13:23
Dutzenden Milliarden Dollar an Schulden und Sorgen um die redaktionelle Unabhängigkeit zum Trotz: Die Fusion der Medienkonzerne Paramount und Warner Brothers ist abgeschlossen. Das neue Unternehmen heißt Skydance.
- ABC (Spain)13:23
Después de un año de reveses, litigios y una dura competencia con Netflix, Paramount ha culminado la adquisición de Warner Bros. Nace Skydance, un nuevo gigante del entretenimiento, tras firmar un acuerdo de compra de más de 110.000 millones de dólares. El cierre de la compra, del que ha informado Skydance en su página web, establece una nueva cúpula liderada por David Ellison y con Ynon Kreiz como co-CEO. Bajo su manto se aúnan dos importantes estudios de Hollywood, activos televisivos como...
- iheart.com13:28
The merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery has closed, forming Skydance. The $110 billion deal, which faced legal hurdles, is expected to result in job cuts. Paramount committed to film production investments and labor protections. Editorial independence concerns are addressed wit...
- iheart.com13:28
The merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery has closed, forming Skydance. The $110 billion deal, which faced legal hurdles, is expected to result in job cuts. Paramount committed to film production investments and labor protections. Editorial independence concerns are addressed wit...
- iheart.com13:28
The merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery has closed, forming Skydance. The $110 billion deal, which faced legal hurdles, is expected to result in job cuts. Paramount committed to film production investments and labor protections. Editorial independence concerns are addressed wit...
- iheart.com13:28
The merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery has closed, forming Skydance. The $110 billion deal, which faced legal hurdles, is expected to result in job cuts. Paramount committed to film production investments and labor protections. Editorial independence concerns are addressed wit...
- iheart.com13:28
The merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery has closed, forming Skydance. The $110 billion deal, which faced legal hurdles, is expected to result in job cuts. Paramount committed to film production investments and labor protections. Editorial independence concerns are addressed wit...
- iheart.com13:28
The merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery has closed, forming Skydance. The $110 billion deal, which faced legal hurdles, is expected to result in job cuts. Paramount committed to film production investments and labor protections. Editorial independence concerns are addressed wit...
- iheart.com13:28
The merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery has closed, forming Skydance. The $110 billion deal, which faced legal hurdles, is expected to result in job cuts. Paramount committed to film production investments and labor protections. Editorial independence concerns are addressed wit...
- fox29.com13:45
A nearly $111B mega-merger unites Paramount and Warner Bros. Here’s how it could affect you and your wallet.
- The Hill13:45
Paramount officially closed its multi-billion-dollar deal to acquire fellow media giant Warner Brothers Discovery (WBD) on Tuesday, creating the largest provider in news, sports and entertainment offerings in the world. The deal hands control of WBD's sprawling movie and television studios, as well as its cable channels and news outlet CNN to billionaire media mogul...
- Google News - Top Stories13:57
Done Deal: Paramount Completes Warner Bros. Takeover, Creating Hollywood Giant The Hollywood Reporter Paramount Closes Deal for Warner Bros. Discovery, Creating Media Behemoth The New York Times Paramount closes $110 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, creating Skydance CBS News David Ellison has built a Hollywood giant in Skydance. Now he wants to make it a tech company CNN Paramount's hard-fought takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery closed Tuesday. Here's how we got here CNBC
- Index.hr (Croatia)13:58
PARAMOUNT je zaključio preuzimanje tvrtke Warner Bros. Discovery.
- DW Top Stories14:18
Paramount has completed an $81 billion purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery, as its owner Skydance creates a new entertainment behemoth. Billionaire David Ellison's hostile takeover bid defeated rival efforts from Netflix.
- Le Monde (France)14:19
Le nouveau groupe, rebaptisé Skydance, réunit CNN, CBS News, HBO et l’univers Harry Potter, une concentration qui inquiète .
- tportal (Croatia)14:33
Paramount je dovršio preuzimanje Warner Bros. Discoveryja, čime je nakon dugotrajne pravne i poslovne bitke nastala jedna od najvećih medijskih kompanija na svijetu
- Google News - Top Stories14:40
At long last: Skydance deal closes, beginning new era for CNN, TNT AJC.com CNN now has a new owner. What will the future of the network be under Skydance? AP News CNN boss Mark Thompson is staying on in the David Ellison era. Read his memo to staffers. Business Insider CNN’s leader will stay in sign of stability for network The Washington Post Mark Thompson to remain CNN chairman as Ellisons take control of Warner Bros. Discovery CNN
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)14:44
Paramount Skydance sfinalizował we wtorek przejęcie Warner Bros. Discovery, tworząc nową spółkę Skydance. Powstał jeden z największych koncernów medialnych świata, a w wyniku przejęcia właściciela zmieniła także polska Grupa TVN.
- France Info (France)15:08
Une partie de l'industrie du cinéma et de la télévision craint que cette union n'engendre une casse sociale.
- cbsnews.com15:15
The merger unites two major movie studios, news operations CBS News and CNN and cable networks including Comedy Central and TNT.
- Libération (France)15:30
Le groupe englobera les titres de studio Warner Bros, la plateforme de streaming HBO Max ainsi que des chaînes télévisions dont CNN et Discovery. L’opération est chiffrée à 110 milliards de dollars.
- iDNES (Czechia)15:56
Americký mediální konglomerát Paramount Skydance v úterý dokončil převzetí konkurenční společnosti Warner Bros. Discovery v hodnotě přibližně 110 miliard dolarů (2,4 bilionu Kč). Skupina, která nově nese název Skydance, to oznámila v tiskové zprávě.
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- ČT24 (Czechia)6 Oct, 13:18their copy
- mirror.co.uk15:59
Price rises are a concern for subscribers to the firms’ existing services with Warner Bros owning HBO Max, while Paramount has its Paramount+ offer.
- blackenterprise.com16:00
Channing Dungey is poised to lead MTV, BET, Nickelodeon, and more as Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery merge under Skydance.
- Google News - Top Stories16:01
Paramount takes over Warner Bros in $110bn Hollywood merger BBC Paramount Closes Deal for Warner Bros. Discovery, Creating Media Behemoth The New York Times David Ellison has built a Hollywood giant in Skydance. Now he wants to make it a tech company CNN Paramount-WBD merger, Musk's return to trillionaire, AI researchers' warning and more in Morning Squawk CNBC Skydance CEOs Acknowledge Layoffs Will Be Coming After Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger: Read the Full Memo variety.com
- Axios16:26
Paramount Skydance on Tuesday closed its deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, ending a dramatic, yearlong process that rattled Hollywood, Wall Street and Washington. Why it matters: The deal creates one of the largest entertainment behemoths in the world and makes David Ellison — a lesser-known figure outside of Hollywood — one of the most powerful people in culture and business. Zoom in: The combined entity, rebranded Skydance, will house three major movie studios (Paramount Pictures,...
- Google News - Top Stories16:32
Paramount wraps up mega Warner Bros merger to create Hollywood powerhouse Skydance Reuters Paramount Closes Merger With Warner Bros. Discovery to Form Skydance The New York Times RedBird Triples Commitment in Skydance to $6 Billion TheWrap David Ellison has built a Hollywood giant in Skydance. Now he wants to make it a tech company CNN Paramount-WBD merger, Musk's return to trillionaire, AI researchers' warning and more in Morning Squawk CNBC
- Anadolu Agency (AA)16:43
Combined group brings together Paramount, Warner Bros., HBO Max, CBS, and CNN; targets at least $6B in annual savings within 3 years
- Le Monde English17:10
The two prominent Hollywood studios merged into a film, television and news conglomerate under control of the Trump-linked Ellison family on Tuesday, as Paramount completed its takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery after a fierce bidding war and opposition from 12 US states.
- ABC News (Australia)17:25
The combined company brings together Paramount Pictures and Warner Bros Pictures, the CBS News and CNN networks, and the HBO and CBS television brands under the control of David Ellison.
- Google News - Top Stories17:32
Warner Bros. Water Tower Already Repainted to Add ‘A Skydance Corporation’ After Merger Closes Variety Skydance CEOs Acknowledge Layoffs Will Be Coming After Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger: Read the Full Memo Variety Paramount completes $81bn takeover of Warner Bros Discovery Sky News David Ellison has built a Hollywood giant in Skydance. Now he wants to make it a tech company CNN From Spongebob to the Food Network, here's what's now under the Skydance umbrella KCCI
- PBS NewsHour18:05
The deal, which followed a tumultuous, roughly yearlong fight, further concentrates power in an industry already run by just a handful of major players.
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- Le Monde (France)19:55
Après avoir finalisé l’acquisition de Warner Bros Discovery, le patron du groupe américain de cinéma et télévision Paramount Skydance a annoncé des suppressions de postes pour réduire les coûts, alors que l’endettement du nouvel ensemble va atteindre 82 milliards de dollars.
- Google News - Top Stories20:52
Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger closes after nearly yearlong battle, paving the way for Skydance Yahoo Finance Skydance CEOs Pressed On Layoffs & Donald Trump Interference As They Outline Future At Town Hall Deadline Movies may soon get more boring www.vox.com David Ellison has built a Hollywood giant in Skydance. Now he wants to make it a tech company CNN Paramount closes historic $110B deal for Warner Bros. Discovery to create Skydance Axios
- wnd.com22:08
Paramount completes acquisition of Warner Bros., including Discovery, CNN, CBS, HBO
- Google News - Top Stories22:31
‘A Skydance Corp.’: David Ellison immediately puts his stamp on Warner Bros. NBC News A High-Stakes Gambit Clinched Paramount’s Warner Deal WSJ Goodbye Warner, hello Skydance: how will the major merger really impact Holllywood? The Guardian Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger closes after nearly yearlong battle, paving the way for Skydance Yahoo Finance Skydance CEOs Acknowledge Layoffs Will Be Coming After Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger: Read the Full Memo Variety
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Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger closes, creates combined company SkydanceDavid Ellison, CEO of Paramount Skydance, speaks during CinemaCon 2026 on April 16, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (David Becker/Getty Images for CinemaCon)Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery officially merged on Tuesday, creating a new company with the name Skydance.CEO David Ellison took to social media to announce the finalization of the $110 billion merger.
Wed, 7 October 2026
16 reports- Japan Times01:00
The new company, which will be called Skydance, combines two of the five largest Hollywood film studios.
- Google News - Top Stories03:37
Skydance To Make Paramount & Warner Bros Lots Specialized, Each Housing Film Or TV/Streaming Deadline A High-Stakes Gambit Clinched Paramount’s Warner Deal WSJ Paramount Completes $110 Billion Warner Bros Takeover in Historic Hollywood Merger Yahoo Skydance CEOs Acknowledge Layoffs Will Be Coming After Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger: Read the Full Memo Variety ‘A Skydance Corp.’: David Ellison immediately puts his stamp on Warner Bros. NBC News
- ABC News (Australia)03:38
The Paramount Warner Bros mega-merger brings some of Hollywood's biggest film, television and news brands under one roof.
- click2houston.com04:06
Continuity will be the immediate emphasis for Skydance, the new entertainment giant created by Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros.
- Japan Times04:25
The new company, which will be called Skydance, combines two of the five largest Hollywood film studios.
- smh.com.au06:40
The marriage of Paramount and Warner Bros is a seismic event for Hollywood and may well change how you and I watch (and pay for) our favourite shows.
- telecompaper.com06:59
Consumers can expect "greater innovation" from the new media company Skydance, bringing together Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery. That includes "significant improvements" to its direct-to-consumer streaming products, which will "unify into a single service over time", Skydance confirmed in an announcement on the closing of the merger.
- Times of India09:00
Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery merged on October 6, creating Skydance Corp. This merger led to a memo announcing upcoming layoffs to support integration efforts. David Ellison and Ynon Kreiz emphasized the importance of valuing employees during this process. The merger brings studios like HBO, CBS, and Nickelodeon together under one entity. Executives aim to build a competitive, next-generation media company focused on creativity and technology.
- Index.hr (Croatia)09:14
PREUZIMANJEM Warner Bros. Discoveryja za 110 milijardi dolara, Paramount Skydance stvara novog medijskog diva.
- Vecernji list (Croatia)12:34
Paramount i Warner Bros. spojili su se u megakompaniju imena Skydance koja će okupljati filmske studije Paramount Pictures i Warner Bros, kao i televizijske mreže poput CBS-a, CNN-a, HBO-a i Nickelodeona
- lnt.ma12:42
Hollywood’s family tree has somehow become even more confusing. The acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount has officially closed, creating a new entertainment giant called Skydance. Translation: an absurd amount of the stuff you watch now belongs to the same company. We’re talking Warner Bros., Paramount Pictures, HBO, CBS, CNN, HBO Max, Paramount+, TNT […]
- Google News - Top Stories14:00
Paramount Games Studio and WB Games merge under Skydance following completion of $111bn acquisition GamesIndustry.biz A High-Stakes Gambit Clinched Paramount’s Warner Deal WSJ Wall Street Skittish on Skydance as Stock Drops Further Post-Merger Variety Skydance To Make Paramount & Warner Bros Lots Specialized, Each Housing Film Or TV/Streaming Deadline David Ellison has built a Hollywood giant in Skydance. Now he wants to make it a tech company CNN
- thepeninsulaqatar.com14:12
Los Angeles, United States: Paramount on Tuesday completed its takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, uniting two of Hollywood s most storied studios in...
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Skydance mashes proven properties into an uncertain Hollywood hybridMany in the industry are concerned, and layoffs are inevitable.
- thenextweb.com16:33
“There will be changes, and there will be impacts,” Skydance’s David Ellison told staff as the Warner Bros deal closed with $82bn of debt.
- tportal (Croatia)20:25
Jedno od najvećih preslagivanja u industriji zabave dobilo je svoj završetak. Akvizicija vrijedna 110 milijardi dolara pod istim je krovom okupila neke od najpoznatijih filmskih studija, televizijskih mreža i streaming servisa na svijetu
Thu, 8 October 2026
1 report- kysdc.com22:00
The Paramount-Warner Bros. merger puts CBS, CNN, HBO, BET, and a massive chunk of American entertainment under one corporate roof. That should scare the hell out of us.
Fri, 9 October 2026
1 report- Google News - Top Stories15:03
$1.1 Billion for Five Warner Bros. Execs: Who Cashed Out From Paramount Sale The Hollywood Reporter David Zaslav Gets $606 Million Payout From Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Variety David Zaslav Cashes In: WBD CEO Scores Massive Merger Stock Windfall Deadline Yes, David Zaslav is reaping a massive windfall from the Skydance deal — but he’s not alone New York Post Ex-Warner Bros. CEO Pockets $600 Million in Sale to Paramount Bloomberg.com