States settle lawsuit over Paramount-Warner merger, clearing key hurdle for $81 billion deal
Paramount Skydance sought to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery in a deal worth $81 billion, but California and other states sued to block it, arguing the merger would harm competition. After months of negotiations, the states and Paramount reached a settlement on the lawsuit. The settlement clears the way for the merger to proceed, though questions remain about whether it adequately protects consumers and competition.
66 across the spectrum · tap a section to jump
The story so far
8 developments- Sep 16Paramount May Be Bluffing About Leaving California, But L.A. Mayor Taking It Seriously
- Sep 18Paramount and California AG Bonta Reportedly in ‘Advanced Talks’ to Settle Antitrust Suit
- Sep 20Paramount nears merger settlement, but some key state AGs are not on board yet
- Sep 21States settle lawsuit over Paramount-Warner merger, clearing key hurdle for $81 billion deal
- Sep 22What the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger settlement means for Hollywood
Who covered each development
No new developments
Quiet for 7 daysLast development · Sep 22 — What the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger settlement means for Hollywood
The bigger story
Left
22 viewpointsCalifornia deal on Paramount-Warner Bros. merger spurs frustration, questions about political pressure
Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery merger: Investors react after last major hurdle clears
Center
26 viewpointsRight
18 viewpoints‘I supported the deal:’ Ford content with Paramount, Warner Bros. antitrust deal with states
Paramount Settlement Triggers WBD Breakout. How It Compares To Past Media Mergers.
Paramount Reaches Settlement in Warner Bros Merger. Will They Still Leave California?
Other outlets
International, entertainment and tech outlets, by their rating. Not counted in the bar above. How we count coverage
Left
34 articlesParamount-Warner Bros. Settlement to Be Considered at Thursday Court Hearing
Judge in Paramount-State AGs Case Still Has Questions, Schedules Hearing on Settlement Terms
Judge Sets Hearing On State AGs’ Settlement With Paramount-Warner Bros Discovery
Paramount Shares Tick Up After Settlement As Wall Street Remains Cautiously Optimistic About WBD Merger
California Vowed to Stop Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger. Why Did It Fold?
Center
0 articlesNone
Right
0 articlesNone