Paramount‑Warner merger faces antitrust, relocation suits

Timeline

1. about 16 hours ago

   [BUSINESS] 19 sources

   Paramount‑Warner Bros. Merger Hit by State, Shareholder and Guild Lawsuits

   Paramount’s $111 billion Warner Bros. deal faces antitrust suits from 12 states, a Writers Guild lawsuit, and a shareholder case alleging an illegal Trump side‑deal, threatening a court‑ordered pause.

2. about 18 hours ago

   [BUSINESS] 3 sources

   Paramount Skydance Links State Antitrust Suit to Paramount+ Subscriber Lawsuit

   Paramount Skydance asked a court to treat a 12‑state antitrust suit as related to a Paramount+ subscriber case, impacting the $110 billion Paramount‑Warner merger challenge.

3. 3 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 121 sources

   Paramount‑Warner Bros merger blocked by lawsuit from 12 US states

   Twelve US states, led by California AG Rob Bonta, sued to block Paramount’s $110‑111 billion purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery, citing antitrust concerns over market dominance; the DOJ had previously approved.

4. 5 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 61 sources

   12 US states sue to block Paramount‑Warner Bros. $110 billion merger

   Twelve US states, led by California, sued to block Paramount’s $110 billion purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery, alleging it would cut competition in film and cable markets and harm consumers.

5. 7 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 19 sources

   Paramount‑Warner Bros. Discovery $110 bn merger faces US state antitrust lawsuits and delay

   Paramount’s $110 bn bid for Warner Bros. Discovery faces a multistate U.S. antitrust lawsuit, a 60‑day Oregon delay request, and a July 22 closing deadline, with heavy financial penalties if delayed.

6. 9 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 14 sources

   Paramount-Warner Bros Merger Clears DOJ, Faces State Lawsuits

   DOJ clears Paramount’s $111 bn purchase of Warner Bros., but US states prepare lawsuits and a 60‑day pause over competition, pricing and job concerns.

7. 12 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   UK government signals likely intervention in $110 billion Paramount‑Skydance‑Warner Bros. Discovery merger

   The UK may block the $110 bn Paramount‑Skydance–Warner Bros. Discovery merger, amid broader media industry shifts like Comcast’s split and Amazon’s OpenAI‑related film decisions.

8. 12 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 6 sources

   Paramount Skydance offers EU remedies to secure Warner Bros Discovery takeover

   Paramount Skydance has offered to drop its Universal film‑distribution JV as a remedy, seeking EU approval for its $110 bn Warner Bros Discovery acquisition; the EU deadline is July 22, with U.S. and UK reviews

9. 15 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   Paramount Skydance submits EU concessions for $110 bn Warner Bros. Discovery takeover

   Paramount Skydance offered EU competition concessions for its $110 bn Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition, extending the EU review deadline to July 22 while regulators assess market impact; the deal also faces U

10. 15 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 38 sources

    UK government signals possible intervention in Paramount‑Warner $110 bn merger

    UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy says she is “minded to intervene” in Paramount’s $110 bn acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, raising media‑plurality concerns and threatening a review by Ofcom and the CMA.

11. 21 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 11 sources

    Paramount to Divest Universal Film JV to Satisfy EU Regulators for Warner Bros. Discovery Deal

    Paramount plans to sell its Universal film‑distribution JV to meet EU antitrust demands for its $110 bn Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition, with EU approval expected, US DOJ cleared, and additional scrutiny by

12. 26 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    US Senators urge FCC to halt Paramount-Warner merger

    Three Democratic senators asked the FCC to block the $110 billion Paramount‑Warner merger until a foreign‑ownership review addresses concerns over roughly 49.5% indirect equity held by Gulf sovereign‑wealth fu​

13. 27 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 7 sources

    Paramount‑Warner Bros. merger threatens ~2,500 jobs in Los Angeles County

    LA County estimates the $110 billion Paramount‑Warner merger could jeopardize ~2,500 local jobs and 6,000 globally, citing debt, consolidation and limited local film production.

14. 29 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 6 sources

    US regulators approve Paramount Skydance's $111 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery

    US DOJ cleared Paramount Skydance’s $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, citing no competition harm; critics warn of monopoly risk, California job loss, and delayed programming changes.

15. 30 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    US Justice Department approves Paramount‑Warner Bros. merger

    The U.S. Justice Department approved Paramount's purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery, while advocacy groups call on state attorneys general to block the merger over media consolidation concerns.

16. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Paramount Gains US Antitrust Clearance for $111 B Warner Bros. Deal

    US DOJ cleared Paramount's $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, citing likely competition benefits, but the deal still faces state, UK and EU regulator reviews and industry opposition over job‑c.

17. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Paramount to Acquire Warner Bros. Discovery After U.S. Justice Dept Approval

    U.S. Justice Dept clears Paramount’s $111 bn takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery; pending state lawsuit and UK/EU approvals remain.

18. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 6 sources

    Paramount’s $110 billion Warner Bros Discovery takeover cleared by US Justice Department

    The U.S. DOJ approved Paramount’s $110 billion purchase of Warner Bros Discovery, clearing the main antitrust hurdle but leaving state, FCC, UK and EU reviews and industry opposition pending.

19. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    U.S. Justice Department approves Paramount‑Warner Bros. Discovery $110 B merger

    U.S. Justice Department cleared the $110 billion Paramount‑Skydance purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery, merging major studios and streaming services while facing political and state‑level challenges.

20. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    US DOJ approves Paramount Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery

    US DOJ cleared Paramount Skydance’s $110‑111 billion purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery, creating a massive media group that includes Paramount+, HBO Max, CBS News and CNN, pending further EU and UK approvals.

21. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    US DOJ clears Paramount‑Warner Bros. Discovery merger

    The US DOJ approved Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, saying it won’t hurt competition, while opposition groups and some state attorneys general pledge to block the deal.

22. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    US Justice Department clears Paramount's $111 bn takeover of Warner Bros Discovery

    The U.S. Justice Department approved Paramount’s $111 bn acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, saying it won’t harm competition, despite industry concerns over job cuts and a pending state antitrust lawsuit.

23. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 81 sources

    US Justice Department approves Paramount's $111 bn purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery

    US DOJ cleared Paramount Skydance’s $111 bn acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, saying it won’t harm competition; the deal still faces state antitrust suits and EU review, amid concerns over media dominance.

24. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    Paramount, Warner Bros. Deal Faces Scrutiny Amid CBS News Turmoil

    Paramount's bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, which would add CNN, faces antitrust reviews and state lawsuits, while CBS News turmoil under Bari Weiss raises PR concerns for the merger.

25. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 7 sources

    UK regulator probes $110bn Paramount‑Warner media merger

    The UK CMA is investigating Paramount Skydance’s US$110‑bn bid for Warner Bros Discovery, assessing competition impacts ahead of an Aug 7 decision.

26. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Paramount accuses Netflix of sabotaging $111 bn Warner Bros. Discovery merger

    Paramount claims Netflix tried to sabotage its $111 bn Warner Bros. Discovery merger, prompting regulator reviews and a public letter war over streaming competition.

27. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Paramount faces multi-state antitrust challenge over $110 billion Warner Bros acquisition

    US states, led by California and New York, are readying a lawsuit to block Paramount's $110 billion Warner Bros deal, while Paramount offers concessions to avoid the case.

28. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Paramount Skydance–Warner Bros. Discovery merger faces Hollywood worker protests

    Hollywood workers rallied in Los Angeles against Paramount Skydance’s $110 bn bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, warning of job losses; antitrust regulators may approve, while California and New York prepare a sue

29. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Paramount May Sell Kids Channels to Secure EU Approval for $110 B Warner Merger

    Paramount may sell its European kids‑TV channels, including Nickelodeon, to win EU antitrust approval for its $110 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, pending a July decision.

30. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    Paramount prepares to divest kids TV assets to satisfy EU review of $110 billion Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition

    Paramount is prepared to sell parts of its Nickelodeon portfolio to address EU antitrust worries over its $110 billion bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, with remedies due by early July.

31. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources

    US States File Antitrust Suit to Block Paramount‑Skydance Warner Bros Acquisition

    California, New York and other states plan an antitrust lawsuit to block Paramount Skydance’s $110 bn purchase of Warner Bros, citing media consolidation under Trump ally David Ellison.

32. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Paramount Skydance's $110 bn Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery Blocked by US State Attorneys General

    U.S. state attorneys general, led by California AG Rob Bonta, are poised to sue to block Paramount Skydance’s $110 bn acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, citing antitrust and media‑consolidation concerns; a

33. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Paramount launches Paramount Games Studio to unite Skydance gaming assets

    Paramount forms Paramount Games Studio, merging Skydance Interactive and New Media under Tony Driscoll, and will unveil its first AAA game at Summer Game Fest while completing its Warner Bros. Discovery merger.

34. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    US State Attorneys General Move to Block Paramount‑Warner Bros $110B Merger

    US state AGs, led by California's Rob Bonta, are preparing a lawsuit to block Paramount's $110 billion merger with Warner Bros amid competition concerns, while federal and European regulators also review the de

35. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 7 sources

    US states move to block Paramount's $110bn acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery

    US states, led by California, are preparing an antitrust lawsuit to block Paramount's $110 bn purchase of Warner Bros Discovery, citing competition and job loss concerns; the deal has caused shares to fall and

36. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    EU Sets July 7 Deadline for Paramount‑Warner Bros Discovery Merger Review

    The EU set a July 7 deadline to rule on Paramount’s $110 bn acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, amid parallel reviews by the U.K., U.S. DOJ and state attorneys general.

37. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    US Antitrust Regulators Near Approval of Paramount‑Skydance $110B Warner Bros. Discovery Deal

    US antitrust officials are poised to approve Paramount Skydance’s $110 billion purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery, despite pushback from Hollywood stars over competition and job‑loss concerns.

38. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Paramount's $110B Warner Bros. Discovery Merger Nears DOJ Approval

    US DOJ staff seem persuaded by Paramount CEO David Ellison’s pitch to approve the $110 billion Paramount‑Skydance‑Warner Bros. Discovery merger, while documentary makers warn it threatens editorial independence

39. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources

    Paramount's $110B Warner Bros. Discovery Deal Threatens SkyShowtime Joint Venture with Comcast

    Paramount's $110B Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition, financed by a $49B debt sale, may breach its SkyShowtime JV with Comcast in Europe.

40. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Paramount faces subscriber lawsuit over planned $110 billion Warner Bros acquisition

    Paramount's $110 billion bid for Warner Bros. faces a subscriber lawsuit alleging antitrust harms and higher prices.