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Rob Bonta Sued Paramount to Counter Political Influence, Then Fell Victim to It

Rolling Stone - Entertainment - 2 minutes ago

exclusive details - CNN staffers panic over Paramount merger as layoffs loom in months ahead: 'Bloodbath coming'

"People are very nervous," said one CNN staffer. "It's dark. It's like when you do hurricaine coverage. You see the storm spinning off the coast of Haiti and moving towards Florida and you're just...

New York Post - Top Stories - 13 minutes ago

'I can't' -- Kara Swisher to ditch CNN ASAP in wake of Paramount-WBD settlement: 'F–k these guys!'

New York Post - Top Stories - 13 minutes ago

Paramount Skydance reaches antitrust deal with states over Warner Bros. Discovery purchase -- Paramount's agreement with 12 state attorneys general paves the way for the company to complete its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. -- Sep 21

Paramount's agreement with 12 state attorneys general paves the way for the company to complete its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.

CBS News - Business - 1 hour ago

CNN staffers accept new reality as Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros Discovery goes full steam ahead

Fox News - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Kara Swisher to ditch CNN ASAP in wake of Paramount-WBD settlement: 'F–k these guys!'

New York Post - Business - 2 hours ago

Protesters at Paramount's gates say Bonta 'caved' on Warner Bros. merger deal

Dozens rallied outside Paramount's Hollywood lot, saying the settlement clearing its Warner Bros. merger fails to protect L.A. entertainment jobs.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 3 hours ago

CNN staffers panic over Paramount merger as layoffs loom in months ahead: 'Bloodbath coming'

"People are very nervous," said one CNN staffer. "It's dark. It's like when you do hurricaine coverage. You see the storm spinning off the coast of Haiti and moving towards Florida and you're just...

New York Post - Business - 3 hours ago

California Attorney General Bonta says states made demands in Paramount-Warner deal

NPR - Business - 8 hours ago

Paramount, states settle, clearing Warner merger - Speed Read - Paramount's $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. now appears to be on the way - Speed Read

The Week - Business - 9 hours ago

Paramount, states settle, clearing Warner merger -- Speed Read -- Paramount's $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. now appears to be on the way

The Week - US News - 9 hours ago

Hollywood Reacts to Paramount-WB Lawsuit Settlement -- The WGA did not see this settlement as a win: "We continue to believe the merger will cause damage to writers and the industry at large."

New York Magazine - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

What the Paramount settlement means for Hollywood

Los Angeles Times - Business - 10 hours ago

Why distraught Bonta 'caved across the board' on Paramount, 'he was close to tears'

New York Post - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

Nasdaq's new record, Paramount settles lawsuit and more: Morning Squawk

CNBC - Technology - 11 hours ago

California Vowed to Stop Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger. Why Did It Fold?

Political pressure, a dice roll of an antitrust trial and competing factions within the alliance of states and the Writers Guild of America all played a part in the states' decision to settle.

Hollywood Reporter - Business - 11 hours ago

Paramount's legal win sets the stage for a Hollywood shakeup

Paramount Skydance emerged victorious on Monday from a legal battle over its acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery after settling with a California-led group of states and a Hollywood writers union.

The Globe and Mail - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

Paramount settles with U.S. states over Warner Bros. merger, clearing way for $81B US deal

The $81 billion US dollar blockbuster deal will bring together two of Hollywood's oldest studios, key TV networks like CBS and CNN and streaming platforms HBO Max and Paramount+, as well as decades of libraries with titles ranging from Harry Potter to Top Gun.

CBC News - Business - 12 hours ago

CNN, MS NOW and Politico sue Trump. And, Paramount settles in massive merger lawsuit

NPR - World - 13 hours ago

Foreign cash fuels Paramount takeover -- Troy Farah -- Critics called the merger a "bad deal for the future of film, entertainment, independent journalism and democracy"

Salon - Top Stories - 19 hours ago

Hollywood Reacts to Paramount-WB Lawsuit Settlement

New York Magazine - Entertainment - 20 hours ago

Chabria: A 'fight worth fighting': Paramount settlement is less than desired, more than nothing

Los Angeles Times - Business - 1 day ago

Mark Ruffalo tears into Gavin Newsom in furious reaction to latest twist in Paramount saga

New York Post - Business - 1 day ago

World Business Report -- What the paramount warner merger could mean for Hollywood

Paramount Skydance given the green light for merger with Warner Bros Discovery

BBC News - Business - 1 day ago

Paramount Settles Antitrust Lawsuit Challenging Merger With Warner Bros.

Twelve states sued to halt the $110 billion deal. They settled for more U.S. production and other deal sweeteners.

Epoch Times - Business - 1 day ago

What to know about Paramount's settlement and its impact on movies

Toronto Star - Business - 1 day ago

How the Ellisons pulled off Paramount-WBD settlement talks and cleared major hurdle to forging media giant

New York Post - Business - 1 day ago

Rare childhood cancer, Paramount merger, desert disappearance: Catch up on the day's stories

Apple Valley News Now - US News - 1 day ago

Paramount to resolve states' lawsuit, clearing the way for Warner Bros. acquisition

A completion of the blockbuster deal would create one of the largest entertainment companies in the world.

Boston Globe - Business - 1 day ago

…Nolte: Paramount and 12 State AGs Settle, Clearing Path for Warner Bros. Merger

To the surprise of no one who knew Paramount Skydance chief David Ellison held all the cards and these 12 fascist Democrat state attorneys general had no legal grounds to stand on, a settlement has been reached between the two parties, which makes it almost certain the merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) will be finalized. | Entertainment A settlement between Paramount and 12 state attorneys general, makes the merger with Warneer Bros. almost certain.

Breitbart - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Free Streamer Pluto TV Gets a Lifeline in Paramount-Warner Bros. Consent Decree

The settlement with state attorneys general says the combined company has to maintain the service for the five-year term of the deal.

Hollywood Reporter - Technology - 1 day ago

Hollywood Elites Melt Down over Paramount Warner Bros. Deal: 'AG Bonta a F**king Coward'

Hollywood elites like Mark Ruffalo, media elites, and other industry figures are melting down upon the breaking news that Paramount has reached an agreement to settle a lawsuit aimed at scuttling its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, headed up by radical California Attorney General Rob Bonta (D).

Breitbart - Entertainment - 1 day ago

There's a Deal: Paramount, 12 States to Settle Warner Bros. Fight

The fine-print of the agreement is expected to be announced later Monday.

Hollywood Reporter - Technology - 1 day ago

Paramount settles with U.S. states over Warner Bros. merger, clearing way for $81B US deal -- -

The $81 billion US dollar blockbuster deal will bring together two of Hollywood's oldest studios, key TV networks like CBS and CNN and streaming platforms HBO Max and Paramount+, as well as decades of libraries with titles ranging from Harry Potter to Top Gun.

CBC News - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Movie merger gets action: States settle lawsuit over Paramount-Warner deal

Boston Herald - Business - 1 day ago

Paramount wins Warner Bros takeover after settling states, union lawsuits

Paramount Skydance has settled with California and 11 other states that sued to block its US$110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery.

CTV News - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Paramount settles states-led lawsuit, clearing path for Warner buyout

Paramount inched closer to a blockbuster purchase of Warner Bros., months after the deal was initially floated, in what could be a game-changing moment in...

Daily Sabah - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Paramount Settles Lawsuit Over Warner Bros. Discovery Acquisition In Key Step For The Deal

The company made a commitment to release 30 films per year for the first two years of the deal, and 32 over each of the following three years. Otherwise it will have to pay a fine.

International Business Times - Business - 1 day ago

That's All? Team Paramount Nabs Warner Bros. With Only Minor Concessions to States

The $111 billion megadeal can proceed with some "guardrails" on domestic film production and keeping studio lots in Los Angeles — but not any divestitures of assets like cable channels.

Hollywood Reporter - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Paramount and states reach deal over Warner Bros. merger lawsuit

Paramount's ambitious plan to merge with Warner Bros. Discovery recently hit a roadblock when a coalition of U.S. states took the ongoing deal to court.They argued that merging the two giants would...

International The News - World - 1 day ago

States settle lawsuit over Paramount-Warner merger, clearing key hurdle for $81 billion deal

The Baltimore Sun - US News - 1 day ago

Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Opponents React With Dismay About Settlement

The American Economic Liberties Project and the Block the Merger Coalition slammed the transaction, with one calling it “a bad deal for the future of film, entertainment, independent journalism, and a strong democracy in this country.“

Hollywood Reporter - Technology - 1 day ago

Paramount reportedly reaches deal with states over Warner Bros takeover

Paramount Skydance Corp. has reportedly reached a settlement with the states seeking to block its proposed takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery Inc.

Fox News - Business - 1 day ago

Deal Terms Revealed: Paramount, 12 States Unveil Warner Bros. Settlement Plan

The settlement clears the way for Paramount and Warners to merge, creating an entertainment colossus.

Hollywood Reporter - Business - 1 day ago

Looks Like the Paramount–Warner Bros. Deal Will Go Through After All

New York Magazine - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Paramount reaches deal with states to settle case challenging Warner buyout: Source

ABC News - Business - 1 day ago

Paramount settles lawsuits with 12 US states, clearing way for Warner merger

Guardian UK - Business - 1 day ago

Paramount makes concessions to salvage $111 billion Warner Bros. Discovery deal

NPR - Business - 1 day ago

California settles lawsuit against Paramount/Warner merger, angering advocates

Ars Technica - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Paramount reaches deal with US states over Warner Bros. takeover: US media

Los Angeles, United States: Paramount has reached a settlement with a group of US states that clears the way for its takeover of Warner Bros. Discover...

Peninsula Qatar - US News - 1 day ago

Paramount to resolve lawsuit with California and other state, clearing the way for Warner Bros. acquisition

The Mercury News - Business - 1 day ago

Paramount, attorneys general settle lawsuit, clearing a path for Warner Bros. merger

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 1 day ago

Paramount Reaches Settlement With States Over Warner Bros. Discovery Acqusition

Paramount has reached a settlement with states seeking to block its $110 billion Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition, resolving a major antitrust challenge to the deal.

Consequence of Sound - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Paramount Is Reportedly Making Progress Toward Acquiring Warner Bros. Both Of Their Shares Are Soaring.

The company is in advanced settlement talks with California officials to solve the antitrust lawsuit preventing the deal from taking place.

International Business Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Deal or No Deal? The Contours of a Paramount Settlement for WBD Begin to Take Shape

Hollywood Reporter - Technology - 1 day ago

Opposition grows to Paramount-Warner Bros. merger settlement as deal enters critical week

Critics of the $111-billion Paramount acquisition of Warner Bros. urged California Atty. Gen. Bonta and other state attorneys general to disregard pressure to reach a settlement.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 2 days ago

Mark Ruffalo, Senator Warren Freak Out Over Reports of a Paramount Antitrust Lawsuit Settlement: 'Don't You Dare Cave'

Disney's "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" star Mark Ruffalo and the equally far-left Democrat Senator Elizabeth Warren, are begging radical California Attorney General Rob Bonta (D) not to drop his lawsuit attempting to prevent the merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery.

Breitbart - Entertainment - 2 days ago

Paramount-California settlement talks accelerate, moving Warner Bros. merger closer to the finish line

A resolution would allow David Ellison's $111-billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery to finalize

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 3 days ago

FCC grants Paramount's indirect ownership request for Gulf funds in Warner Bros. Discovery buyout

CTV News - Entertainment - 4 days ago

FCC lets Paramount sell 49.5% equity stake to Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar

Ars Technica - Top Stories - 4 days ago

Nashville reportedly could be a contender if Paramount leaves California

The Baltimore Sun - US News - 4 days ago

FCC approves foreign owners for a merged Paramount-Warner Bros.

Royal families of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Abu Dhabi will own nearly 50% of the equity of a merged Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery

Los Angeles Times - Business - 5 days ago

Paramount, Atty. Gen. Bonta ordered to meet for merger settlement talks

Los Angeles Times - Business - 6 days ago

Paramount's possible Hollywood exit puts Los Angeles on edge

Los Angeles Times - Business - 8 days ago

Paramount's relocation to result in $10 billion to $20 billion economic loss in California: Report

Washington Examiner - Business - 11 days ago

Mark Ruffalo hits back at Paramount over antisemitism claim

U.S. actor Mark Ruffalo has rejected Paramount Skydance’s accusation that his criticism of Oracle’s role in Israel’s war on Gaza invoked antisemitic...

Daily Sabah - Entertainment - 29 days ago

CNN Boss Is Feeling the Tension As Paramount Merger Looms

Mark Thompson is warning the new ownership against “messing with” the network.

New York Magazine - Opinion - 2 months ago

U.K. May Intervene In $110 Billion Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Deal

Britain's possible intervention comes as the global deal has already been cleared by the U.S., China, Australia, Germany, France and Saudi Arabia.

Huffington Post - Business - 2 months ago

How top Paramount executive's ties with Vegas gambler unraveled

Los Angeles Times - Business - 6 months ago

How Will the Fight to Grab Warner Bros. Play Out Politically?

Trump may get the final say, and all the players know it. Here’s what pundits, reporters, and analysts are saying so far.

New York Magazine - Business - 9 months ago