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Paramount Threatens California Exit Over Antitrust Lawsuit
CultureAl JazeeraFox Newsvariety+3hollywood-reporterdeadlineseeking-alpha6h ago6 sources

Paramount Threatens California Exit Over Antitrust Lawsuit

David Ellison has threatened to move Paramount's operations out of California if the state's Attorney General does not negotiate a settlement in the antitrust lawsuit blocking the Warner Bros. Discovery merger. The California Attorney General has criticized this move as a 'blackmail' attempt.

Culturehollywood-reporter2mo ago

Paramount-Warner Bros. Megadeal Under Review

A former California Attorney General has stated that the proposed $111 billion megadeal between Paramount and Warner Bros. should be carefully reviewed rather than automatically opposed.

Paramount and Warner Music Group Announce Film Partnership
Culturednevnik-bgvarietyhollywood-reporter+3deadlineseeking-alphabillboard3mo ago6 sources

Paramount and Warner Music Group Announce Film Partnership

Paramount Pictures and Warner Music Group have announced a new partnership to develop theatrical films centered around iconic artists and songwriters. This collaboration includes a first-look deal for film content, expanding both companies' reach into new creative ventures.

Paramount's WBD takeover 'is not a done deal,' says California's attorney general
BusinessrzeczpospolitaBusiness Insiderdigi245mo ago3 sources

Paramount's WBD takeover 'is not a done deal,' says California's attorney general

California attorney general says, not so fast to Paramount Warner Bros. merger Christina House/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images California's attorney general is investigating Paramount's Warner Bros. merger, citing antitrust issues. California Attorney General Rob Bonta said the merger had not "cleared regulatory scrutiny." Netflix walked away from its bid for Warner Bros. on Thursday. Netflix dropped its bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, clearing a path for Paramount Skydance. But Californ...

Paramount Secures California Tax Credits Amid AG Battle
Culturehollywood-reporterdeadline1d ago2 sources

Paramount Secures California Tax Credits Amid AG Battle

Paramount has secured over $37 million in California tax credits for in-state filming, even as it faces a battle with the California Attorney General over a proposed merger. The AG accuses Paramount of spreading misinformation regarding the Warner Bros. Discovery merger.

UK Government Considers Intervention in Paramount's Warner Bros. Discovery Takeover
CulturebloombergFTThe Guardian+14SCMPFrance 24telexmarketwatchThe Independentn1-serbiaYahoojutarnji-list+6 more1mo ago17 sources

UK Government Considers Intervention in Paramount's Warner Bros. Discovery Takeover

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.

“Not A Done Deal”: California AG Warns Paramount + WBD Merger Far From Certain
Culturedeadline5mo ago

“Not A Done Deal”: California AG Warns Paramount + WBD Merger Far From Certain

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 […]