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New York Postbusiness1 day ago
Merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery puts 2,500 county jobs at risk
A Los Angeles County report estimates the $111 billion Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger could eliminate 2,500 local jobs and 6,000 positions worldwide. The combined company carries an $82 billion debt load and plans $6 billion in savings through consolidation.
upi.combusiness7 days agoUpdated
Justice Department Closes Review Allowing Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger
The U.S. Justice Department closed its antitrust review on 13 June 2026 and approved the $111 billion transaction without conditions.
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bbc.co.ukfinance9 days ago
SpaceX Sets Record IPO While Justice Department Clears Major Media Merger
SpaceX completed the largest initial public offering in history on Friday. The same day, the Justice Department approved a merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery.
business9 days ago
Justice Department Clears Paramount Skydance Purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery, Creating Larger Media Company
The U.S. Department of Justice approved the $111 billion deal on Friday. Paramount Skydance now plans to close the purchase by the end of September.
business4 days ago
Paramount Merges Streaming Teams, Hires AI and Ad Executives, and Prepares to Redeploy Product Staff
Paramount merged technical streaming teams in March and hired three former Google and Amazon executives. The moves come as the company advances its convergence project ahead of a potential Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition.
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California-Led States Examining Antitrust Challenge to Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger
States are preparing an antitrust suit against the $110 billion merger. Robert Van Nest is in talks to represent the coalition.
The Independentfinance14 days ago
Workers protest proposed $110 billion Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger
About 100 people gathered in Los Angeles on Saturday to oppose the deal. Organizers said the merger would reduce jobs and competition in the entertainment industry.
nbcnews.combusiness15 days agoUpdated
Paramount-Skydance Merger With Warner Bros. Discovery Requires Regulatory Approval
Multiple states are preparing legal action against the $110 billion deal, arguing it would reduce competition and harm workers in the entertainment sector.
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New York Postbusiness16 days ago
Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Global Agree to $110B Merger
A group of states plans legal action against the proposed merger. California’s attorney general said his office will decide soon. Shares of both companies fell after the news.
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dailycaller.compolitics4 days ago
Hollywood Scheming To Tank Paramount’s Bid For Warner Bros. Discovery
Hollywood has been working to scrap Paramount Skydance's potential merger with Warner Bros. Discovery.
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benzinga.combusiness25 days ago
Filmmakers Cite Concerns Over Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery Merger
Laura Poitras and Geeta Gandbhir addressed a press call on Wednesday about the proposed $110 billion merger. They raised questions about documentary production, editorial independence, and access to archival materials at HBO and CNN.
Washington Examinerpolitics33 days ago
CNN Parent Company Acquisition Draws Internal Concerns
CNN employees expressed fear and concern after reports that Paramount-Skydance would acquire Warner Bros. Discovery. The network has faced declining viewership and questions about its coverage.
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US and EU Regulators Review Proposed Paramount-Warner Bros Discovery Merger
U.S. and European lawmakers sent a letter to Paramount CEO David Ellison warning that the proposed $31-per-share acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery faces rigorous regulatory review in both the United States and European Union. The letter, first reported by cnbc.com, challenges…
Deadlinefinance39 days ago
Warner Bros. Discovery Opens Upfront, Says Paramount Deal Remains on Track for September Close
Co-heads of sales Ryan Gould and Robert “Bobby” Voltaggio acknowledged industry change and the looming Paramount acquisition during the company’s upfront presentation on Wednesday. The deal, valued at $110 billion, is expected to close by September after regulatory and shareholde…
hollywoodreporter.comfinance40 days ago
Media Companies Present Upfronts in New York as They Adjust Programming Portfolios
Comcast's NBCUniversal, Fox, Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery, Amazon's Prime Video and Google's YouTube are holding upfront presentations in New York City this week. Paramount Skydance completed its presentations in recent weeks ahead of its planned merger with Warner Bros. Discov…
Forbesfinance42 days ago
Media Company Earnings Reports Show Hollywood Shift to Profitability
Recent quarterly results from several entertainment companies indicate a move away from prioritizing streaming subscriber growth toward sustainable profits, consolidation and premium experiences. Disney reported its streaming services reached sustainable profitability while Param…
Deadlinefinance46 days ago
Warner Bros. Discovery Reports Q1 Results; Paramount-Skydance Merger Advances
David Zaslav paid tribute to Ted Turner and John Malone on the company's May 6, 2026 earnings call while advertising revenue fell 6.7 percent. Executives declined to answer questions on the Paramount transaction. CNN anchor Christiane Amanpour voiced concerns about the merger's p…
rte.iefinance47 days ago
Paramount Reports Q1 Earnings; David Ellison Reaffirms 30-Film Pledge for Warner Bros. Discovery Deal
Several companies, including Grab and Paramount, reported robust first-quarter earnings with revenue growth. Paramount highlighted progress on its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, aiming for 30 films annually post-merger. An Italian bank also raised its annual guidance foll…
Los Angeles Timesfinance48 days ago
Paramount Reports Q1 Profit Growth; Warner Bros. Acquisition Advances
Paramount reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter 2026 earnings while advancing its $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The company defended plans for 30 annual film releases and highlighted streaming growth. Other firms including Reddit and Big Oil companie…
rte.iefinance49 days ago
Lawsuit Filed to Block Paramount's $111 Billion Acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery
Five consumers filed a lawsuit on May 1, 2026, to halt Paramount Skydance's $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, alleging it would raise prices and reduce choices. The suit also seeks to reverse the 2025 Paramount-Skydance merger. The deal faces regulatory scrutiny…
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Major Media Deals Announced in First Quarter of 2026
Several significant transactions occurred in the media industry during the first quarter of 2026, including mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures. These deals involved companies such as Paramount Skydance, Warner Bros. Discovery, and TikTok's U.S. operations. The activities s…
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The Independentbusiness52 days ago
Paramount Hosts Dinner with Trump Officials in Washington; Warner Bros. Deal Awaits Approval
Paramount Skydance executives hosted President Donald Trump and top administration officials for a private dinner in Washington, D.C., on Thursday. The event occurred as the company awaits federal approval for its $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.
Benzingafinance56 days ago
Warner Bros. Discovery Shareholders Approve $110 Billion Merger with Paramount Skydance
Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders voted overwhelmingly to approve a $110 billion merger with Paramount Skydance, parent of CBS News, during a special meeting on Thursday. The deal, offering $31 per share, still requires regulatory approval and faces potential lawsuits.
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Netflix Reports Q1 Earnings Following Termination of Warner Bros. Discovery Deal
Netflix Inc. is scheduled to report its first-quarter earnings after market close, marking its first earnings release since ending an $83 billion acquisition agreement with Warner Bros. Discovery. The company received a $2.8 billion termination fee from Paramount Skydance related…
WarnerMedia International / WarnerBros. Discovery / Wikimedia (Public domain)finance73 days ago
ISS Recommends Warner Bros. Discovery Shareholders Reject CEO Zaslav's Severance Package
Institutional Shareholder Services advised Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders to vote against a proposed executive compensation plan that includes a $887 million payout for CEO David Zaslav in the event of a sale to Paramount Global. The firm supported the overall merger but cri…
thehindubusinessline.comworld75 days ago
Middle Eastern Investors Commit $24 Billion to Paramount's Warner Bros. Acquisition
Investors from Saudi Arabia and other Middle Eastern countries have secured $24 billion in commitments for Paramount Global's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. This development follows speculation that the ongoing Iran conflict might disrupt these investments. The funding su…
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Paramount Skydance Confirms Middle Eastern Funds Backing Warner Bros. Discovery Acquisition
Paramount Skydance has confirmed that investments from Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds are supporting its $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The funds include Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, Abu Dhabi's L'Imad, and Qatar's Investment Authority. Addit…
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Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld77 days ago
Three Gulf Funds Agree to Support Paramount's $81 Billion Acquisition of Warner, WSJ Reports
Three funds from Gulf countries have agreed to provide backing for Paramount Global's proposed $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The deal, if completed, would create one of the largest media conglomerates. Details on the fu…
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