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California is spearheading a group of states in a lawsuit to block Paramount Skydance Corp.'s acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery Inc., arguing the deal would grant the combined entity undue control over movie and cable-TV markets.
Paramount CEO David Ellison claims that the opposition to the $111 billion merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros Discovery is driven by concerns over potential control of CNN.
The Writers Guild of America (WGA) has filed a lawsuit to block the proposed merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery, alleging that the deal would lead to reduced pay and fewer opportunities for writers. State attorneys general have also filed emergency motions to halt the mega-merger, citing antitrust concerns.
A coalition of states, led by California, has filed a lawsuit to block Paramount's proposed $110 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros Discovery.
APAC chiefs from major streaming platforms like Netflix, Prime Video, Disney, and Warner Bros Discovery discussed upcoming content trends in Asia, highlighting Japanese live-action, Chinese-language productions, and microdramas.
The U.S. Department of Justice has reportedly approved Paramount Skydance's planned $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, paving the way for a major consolidation in the media industry.
The proposed deal between Paramount and Skydance for Warner Bros Discovery is now undergoing a foreign subsidy review by the European Union.
International acquisitions executives attending LA Screenings 2026 are keenly considering how a potential Paramount-Warner Bros Discovery merger could reshape Hollywood and their future dealings.
CNN's chief international anchor Christiane Amanpour has voiced concerns regarding a potential Ellison takeover ahead of the Paramount Skydance merger with Warner Bros Discovery, citing worries about an 'ideological realignment of CBS News'.
The proposed acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery by Paramount Skydance is drawing strong reactions within the film industry, with leading cinema owners warning that the deal would concentrate excessive power and harm consumers and the film market.
Prominent Hollywood stars, including Emma Thompson and Ben Stiller, have signed an open letter to oppose the proposed merger between Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery.
Paramount Skydance has successfully syndicated its interim loan facility and secured permanent financing from a group of banks for its planned $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery.
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav stands to gain significantly, potentially becoming a billionaire, from the company's sale to Paramount, highlighting the substantial executive benefits from the deal.
EXCLUSIVE: The $111 billion merger between Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery has a long way to go and many “regulatory hurdles” to cross before it’s truly a done deal, says California Attorney…
David and Larry Ellison are charging ahead in their bid to buy Warner Bros Discovery. Eric Charbonneau/Getty Images for The Hollywood Reporter Paramount Skydance just told employees how big their…
David Ellison isn’t planning for a Game of Thrones-style Red Wedding scenario at HBO. On a call with analysts on the Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros Discovery deal, the Par CEO was quizzed on his approach to the premium cable network, and was unequivocal in his response: “HBO should stay HBO.” As he touted a […]
US media giant Paramount-Skydance has announced an agreement to acquire fellow company Warner Bros. Discovery, winning a bidding war against Netflix.
Attorney general says $111bn deal will be investigated amid concerns over monopoly power and job losses Rob Bonta, California’s attorney general, said his office will investigate a possible merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros Discovery, hours after Netflix backed away from a planned takeover. “Paramount/Warner Bros is not a done deal,” Bonta said in a post on X. “These two Hollywood titans have not cleared regulatory scrutiny — the California Department of Justice has an open in...
Nakon nekoliko mjeseci pregovaranja, Netflix je ipak odustao od svog prijedloga za kupnju Warner Bros Discoveryja, otvarajući put Paramountu i Skydanceu da pobijede u višemjesečnoj bitci za jedan od…
EXCLUSIVE: After becoming the lead bidder for Warner Bros Discovery, Paramount is capping off a great Thursday with $7.5M in previews for the Spyglass co-production, Scream 7, which would rep a…
Warner Bros. Discovery's board has accepted Paramount's improved all-cash offer of $31 per share, leading Netflix to withdraw its previous bid, deeming the price too high.
Editor’s Note: In a widely read letter to Mike Lee, the U.S. Senate Chairman on Antritrust, Competitive Policy and Consumer Rights, James Cameron argued that “a sale of Warner Bros Discovery to…
The ongoing battle over who will own the iconic film studio is set to have a major impact on what we, the viewers, get to watch in the future It’s not unusual for a corporate merger to take months and months to actually finalize, but even by those standards, the bidding for ownership of Warner Bros Discovery has been drawn out. Netflix made a deal to buy the Warner Bros side of the company – its studio and streaming businesses – late last year, but Paramount Skydance has been undeterred, aggr...
Warner Bros is reportedly considering a revised bid from Paramount as a bidding war for the media company intensifies, indicating significant corporate acquisition activity.
Paramount submits higher offer for Warner Bros Discovery in bid to block Netflix, source says Reuters
Donald Trump warned Netflix to remove former Obama official Susan Rice from its board, as Netflix is currently in a bidding war with Paramount Skydance Corp. to acquire Warner Bros Discovery Inc.
Media layoffs across the entertainment industry are hitting hard after last year’s avalanche of job cuts. The unfortunate trend can still be felt following the COVID-19 pandemic, dual Hollywood strikes and — the latest event to hit Los Angeles hard: a series of wildfires that broke out in January 2025. As the entertainment industry still […]
Board considering whether to re-engage in move that could prompt a second bidding war with Netflix Business live – latest updates Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) is reportedly weighing reopening sales talks with Paramount Skydance, in a move that could spark a fresh bidding war with Netflix for the Hollywood film and TV company. Members of the board of WBD are discussing whether to re-engage with Paramount, which is pursuing a hostile $108.4bn (£76.8bn) cash takeover directly with shareholders in a bid to derail an agreed deal with Netflix, according to Bloomberg. Continue reading...
Paramount Skydance is reportedly exploring all options, including a potential sale of CNN, to settle an antitrust lawsuit filed by California concerning its acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, a deal valued at $110 billion.
A US judge has temporarily halted the proposed $81 billion merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery for two weeks, following an antitrust challenge.
Multiple U.S. states, led by California, have filed lawsuits to block the proposed merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery, citing concerns that the deal would stifle competition. Despite the legal challenges, Paramount still aims to finalize the merger by the end of September.
The UK government is considering intervening in Paramount's proposed $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery due to concerns over media ownership. This potential intervention could impact the significant merger between the two entertainment giants.
Sources indicate that Chinese regulators have given their approval for the merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros Discovery.
The United States government has approved Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery without any conditions. This decision clears the way for the $111 billion deal to proceed.
The UK's competition watchdog has launched a formal investigation into Paramount's proposed $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. The regulator will assess the potential impact of the merger on market competition.
Warner Bros Discovery announced a wider loss in its first quarter earnings, primarily attributed to a termination fee related to its deal with Netflix. The company's financial results reflect significant one-time costs.
Despite an earlier-than-expected arrival for Rings of Power season 3, the show's position remains challenging in comparison to Warner Bros Discovery's broader strategy.
Montenegro's National Tourist Organization (NTO CG) has initiated a major promotional campaign across 40 markets for the first time in collaboration with Warner Bros Discovery, aiming to boost the country's tourism.
As Paramount’s pending takeover of Warner Bros Discovery preoccupies the industry, another seismic development in the media business has finally arrived: Disney’s CEO transition.
An annoying thing happened to David Ellison and Paramount today on the way to taking over Warner Bros Discovery — he got sued for $1.5 billion over a beef a self-declared confidant of Jeff Shell’s has with the Paramount president. As exclusively reported by Deadline on March 16, the wide ranging lawsuit against the CEO, […]
The $110bn deal will require approval from regulatory authorities in the US, the EU and the UK Champagne reportedly flowed at Paramount Skydance headquarters late last week after the media conglomerate edged out Netflix to acquire the entirety of Warner Bros Discovery for a cool $110bn. And on a call with analysts and investors on Monday morning, David Ellison, Paramount Skydance’s chief executive, said the company was “absolutely confident” that the merger will expeditiously pass regulatory ...
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Trump supporter Larry Ellison secures control of CNN
Paramount Skydance kupuje Warner Bros. Discovery za 110 miliárd dolárov. Vzniká mediálny gigant, ktorý má ambíciu postaviť sa Netflixu na všetkých frontoch.
A company linked to Donald Trump's allies, led by the Ellison family, is reportedly nearing a deal to acquire Warner Bros Discovery, which would merge CNN and CBS News.
In a battle over Warner's future that had lasted for months, a surprising turn of events occurred on Thursday.
The champagne corks may be popping right now at Paramount over the David Ellison-owned company’s successful bid for Warner Bros Discovery, but up in Sacramento the mood is far from celebratory over the latest possible Hollywood mega-merger. “Paramount/Warner Bros is not a done deal,” California Attorney General Rob Bonta told Deadline this evening after Netflix […]
Paramount Skydance has increased its proposal to acquire Warner Bros Discovery, aiming to outbid rival Netflix in the takeover battle.
Warner Bros Discovery is reportedly conducting a merger auction with a deadline of March 20, a development that could significantly impact the future of Hollywood.
Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison has had his sights on Warner Bros. Discovery for months. Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images; Mario Tama/Getty Images Paramount Skydance is coming up against a key deadline in its pursuit of Warner Bros. Discovery. David Ellison's media company doesn't need to raise its bid just yet, however. The crucial WBD shareholder vote isn't until March 20, giving the Ellisons extra time if they need. Paramount Skydance is staring down a key deadline in its pur...
Superman, Batman and Game of Thrones bosses Warner Bros Discovery joined Disney and Paramount today in putting the copyright infringement gears to TikTok owners ByteDance over AI generated videos of D
Warner Bros Discovery is reportedly weighing an updated acquisition offer for Paramount.
The media industry is watching a high-stakes battle between Netflix and Paramount as they compete for control over Warner Bros Discovery.
Second-quarter earnings reports have elicited varied responses in the stock market, with some companies like Hertz and Warner Bros Discovery seeing rallies after beating expectations, while others such as Datadog and Western Digital experienced significant declines despite strong earnings. This indicates a selective investor sentiment, separating perceived winners from losers in the ad-tech and software sectors.
A US federal judge has temporarily suspended Paramount's multi-billion dollar acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The decision comes after several US states filed a lawsuit to block the merger.
Twelve US states, along with various industry groups, have filed lawsuits seeking to block the proposed merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery. They argue that the combination would harm competition and is not in the public interest.
Warner Bros. Discovery is reportedly gaining ground as EU regulators are expected to approve its $111 billion takeover of Paramount. This approval would clear a significant hurdle for the merger.
Paramount's proposed $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery has become a political issue, with state Attorneys General expressing concerns beyond antitrust, especially in a challenging election year for incumbents.
The U.S. Justice Department has given its approval for Paramount's $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. This decision clears the way for one of the largest media mergers in recent history.
Paramount Skydance has formally requested approval from European competition authorities for its proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, a move that could lead to one of the largest consolidations in industry history.
Warner Bros Discovery announced increased streaming revenue, primarily fueled by the international expansion of HBO Max, which has contributed to a growing subscriber base now exceeding 140 million total.
Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders have approved a proposed $111 billion merger with Paramount and Skydance Media, though the deal still faces regulatory review. This approval occurred despite significant opposition to CEO David Zaslav's associated payout.
Hollywood stars and industry executives are increasingly protesting the proposed merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery, with an open letter signed by thousands. A hearing is planned where David Ellison is invited to testify, addressing concerns about market concentration.
Proxy advisory firm Glass Lewis has advised Warner Bros Discovery shareholders to vote in favor of the proposed deal with Paramount Global.
Warner Bros Discovery is reportedly attracting interest from a mystery suitor in Singapore, sparking speculation about potential deals or partnerships.
David Zaslav almost sounded like Martin Scorsese in his effusive praise of cinema and what his Warner Bros Discovery studio achieved Sunday night at the Oscars.
Warner Bros. Discovery chief executive David Zaslav is selling stock worth north of $114 million, according to an SEC filing Tuesday, with the company’s sale to Paramount pending and the cash…
Paramount Skydance intenționează să combine platformele Paramount+ și HBO Max într-un singur serviciu de streaming, odată cu finalizarea fuziunii dintre Paramount și Warner Bros Discovery (WBD).
Donald Trump's long-standing criticism of CNN and the US media is discussed in the context of David Ellison's Paramount Skydance potentially acquiring Warner Bros Discovery, suggesting a tightening grip on media influence.
The clock is ticking on the Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery mega-merger, literally, and things could get sticky and expensive if California’s Attorney General has his way.
Netflix ger upp köpet av HBO, och dess ägarbolag Warner Bros Discovery. Nu skapas istället en ny stor streamingjätte i USA. Men trots förlusten står Netflix som vinnare.
Netflix has reportedly withdrawn its offer to acquire Warner Bros Discovery, clearing the path for Paramount Skydance to potentially take over the prominent Hollywood entity.
Netflix has withdrawn from a potential deal with Warner Bros Discovery, a move that is seen as clearing the way for Paramount. This decision led to a jump in Netflix's shares.
Netflix stated that a previous offer to buy Warner Bros Discovery's streaming and studio assets was no longer financially attracted after Paramount Skydance revised its offer.
Warner Bros. Discovery’s board of directors is opening the door to a bidding war between Paramount and Netflix. The board has officially labeled Paramount’s latest $31-per-share offer a “company superior proposal.” While that does not mean that the board has withdrawn its recommendation of the pending Netflix offer to shareholders, it triggers a four-day period […]
As events are leaning toward David Ellison and Paramount prevailing in its $108 billion hostile-takeover bid for Warner Bros Discovery, almost a dozen Republican state attorneys general are insisting
Paramount has raised its bid in the ongoing acquisition battle for Warner Bros., giving Netflix an opportunity to match the offer.
A tweak here, a twiddle there, and now possibly a 3% sweetener on the price. It’s all progress. But the billionaire Ellison family has yet to make an offer for Warner Bros Discovery Inc. that clearly beats the studio’s December deal with Netflix Inc.
Warner Bros. Discovery announced it will re-negotiate acquisition terms with Paramount/Skydance, a key development in the ongoing media industry acquisition battle.
Board considering whether to re-engage in move that could prompt a second bidding war with Netflix
Netflix and Warner Bros Discovery are struggling to defend their proposed merger against concerns raised by a subcommittee, including potential price increases and the future impact on cinemas.