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Warner Bros.-Paramount Merger Is Temporarily Blocked in the United States. EU Regulators Just Cleared It

European Union antitrust regulators have approved Paramount Skydance's proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, clearing one of the transaction's biggest regulatory hurdles.

International Business Times

Paramount Skydance Wins EU Approval for Warner Bros. Discovery Deal After Offering This Key Concession— but US Hurdles Loom

Paramount Skydance Corp. (NASDAQ:PSKY) has secured European Union antitrust approval for its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ:WBD) after agreeing to end its film distribution joint venture with Universal Pictures.

Benzinga

Paramount’s £80bn takeover of Warner Brothers a step closer after EU approval

European Commission says Paramount Skydance’s decision to end Universal venture addresses merger concerns

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Trump's Ally Hints at Blocking Netflix, Amazon, ESPN From 2030 World Cup Rights

The 2026 World Cup was a big ratings win for Fox Corporation (NASDAQ:FOXA) and Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCSA), which have U.S. media rights for the once-every-four-year soccer tournament. With strong ratings and the potential for more games in the 2030 and 2034 tournaments, media and streaming giants are ready for a…

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US judge suspends Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros.

SAN FRANCISCO - A federal judge in California on Monday ordered Paramount Skydance and Warner Brothers Discovery to temporarily pause their merger while a case brought by multiple states challenging the deal moves forward.

Bangkok Post

US judge halts Paramount-Warner Bros merger for 14 days amid antitrust challenge by 12 states

A federal judge in California on Monday temporarily blocked Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery from completing their proposed $110 billion merger, granting a 14-day restraining order as a multistate antitrust lawsuit challenging the deal moves forward.

The Times of India

Paramount Skydance Stock Hits 52-Week Lows as Judge Pauses Merger: Here’s What Happens Next

Paramount Skydance (NASDAQ:PSKY) stock hit new 52-week lows Monday on the heels of a judge pausing the company’s megamerger with Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ:WBD). Here’s the update.

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‘Laws were broken’: multistate effort to stop Paramount’s $111bn merger heads to court

Attorneys general from 12 states are suing to block the Paramount-Warner Bros deal they say violates antitrust law

The Guardian - US

The Troubled 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' Movie Just Got A Big Upgrade

'Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender' is coming to theaters after all — but there's a major catch to this good news.

Inverse

12 States Sue, Call Paramount–Warner Bros. Merger an Antitrust Violation

If successful, it could do more harm than good to the entertainment industry.

Reason

Plot Twist: 12 States Could Stall the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Mega-Merger

A 12-state antitrust lawsuit threatens to delay Paramount Skydance's $110 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, exposing both companies' weak balance sheets to costly penalty deadlines.

MarketBeat

If Letterboxd sells out, the people lose

The film-logging platform is weighing a sale. Its users are weighing a mutiny

Salon

A CNN Alum Didn't Hold Back About Bari Weiss And How She'll ‘Murder’ The Network

Another veteran journalist is sharing thoughts on Weiss.

Cinemablend

Paramount Made A Bid to Acquire Warner Bros.-Discovery. Now 12 States Are Suing to Block the Merger.

A coalition of 12 U.S. states filed a lawsuit Monday seeking to stop Paramount Skydance's proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, arguing the blockbuster media merger would reduce competition, drive up prices for consumers and further consolidate power in Hollywood.

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US state attorneys general file lawsuit in effort to block Paramount merger

Bipartisan group argue in lawsuit that $110bn merger would hurt competition and lead to thousands of job losses

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This Analyst Just Downgraded Paramount Stock. Here's Why.

Paramount shares sink as Arete analyst downgrades them to “Sell.” Here’s why Pierre-Marie d’Ornano turned bearish on PSKY stock.

Inverse

The Most Troubled Fantasy Epic Of 2026 Could Get The Second Life It Deserves

'Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender' was always destined for the big screen, but it could still make it to theaters after a premiere at San Diego Comic-Con.

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Will James Gunn’s DCU Survive? 5 Major Challenges and 5 Reasons Fans Should Stay Hopeful

In mid-June 2026, the U.S. Justice Department decided in mid-June 2026 that the $111 billion acquisition of Warner Brothers Discovery by Paramount Skydance violates no antitrust laws and can proceed. The corporate merger, which will create a new entertainment titan and a new era for streaming, film, and cable services,…

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Will CBS News’ Bari Weiss Run CNN After The Paramount/Warner Bros. Merger? Here’s The Latest

There are some factors to consider.

Benzinga

Paramount Skydance Scrambles to Clear EU Hurdle in $110 Billion Warner Bros Discovery Mega-Deal As Review Deadline Gets Extended

Paramount Skydance Corp (NASDAQ:PSKY) has reportedly put forth solutions to address the European Union’s competition concerns over its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery (NASDAQ:WBD).

France 24

UK government likely to challenge Paramount takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery

The British government says it could step in to challenge Paramount Skydance's $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros Discovery. Also, French inflation slowed to just 1.8 percent in June year-on-year, down from 2.4 percent in May. Plus, more than 1 million undocumented people in Spain apply to obtain legal status…

The Guardian - US

Elizabeth Warren says ‘tsunami of anger’ could prompt reversal of Trump-era mega mergers

Exclusive: US senator suggests architects behind ‘frenzy’ of blockbuster corporate deals have ‘badly miscalculated’

MarketBeat

The Netflix-Lionsgate Rumor Exposed a Bigger Shift in Media M&A

The entertainment industry is entering a definitive consolidation phase where investors prioritize digital distribution gateways over content creation.

MarketBeat

Plot Twist: How the $110B Paramount-Warner Deal Rewrites Media

The unprecedented federal clearance of the massive media merger transforms the entertainment sector and creates lucrative opportunities for modern investors.

The Guardian - US

Paramount rejected ad criticizing its owners and Warner Bros acquisition

Rejected citing ‘conflict of interest’, the ad took aim at Trump allies David Ellison, Paramount Skydance chief, and his billionaire father, Larry Ellison

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