The Latest Breaking News from Warner Bros Discovery

Judge says Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery must halt merger for at least two weeks

A federal court has intervened to temporarily suspend the merger of Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery following objections from twelve states concerned about competitiveness in the film industry. The judge’s restraining order will pause the merger for a minimum of two weeks, providing the states the opportunity to argue their…

The Economic Times · Jul 21

Stocks Pressured as Middle East Hostilities Boost Inflation Risks

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Monday closed down -0.19%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.59%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.04%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) fell -0.20%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · Jul 20

Warner Bros. Discovery's Acquisition By Paramount Has Been Halted Its Shares Dropped

Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery has been paused until early August.

International Business Times · Jul 20

Hollywood still has time to avoid the gaming industry's disastrous consolidation endgame

It's already bad times in movies & TV, but blocking the Paramount and Warner Bros. merger would stop another disaster in the making.

PC Gamer · Jul 14

Paramount could soon ditch Hollywood headquarters and head out of state under Trump-allied new owner: report

The merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery would see CBS, CNN, HBO, Nickelodeon and the Warner Bros. and Paramount film studios, among other properties, all under the same roof

The Independent UK · Jul 13

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.

International Business Times · Jul 13

California, 11 states suing to block Paramount's $110 billion Warner Bros deal

California and eleven states are suing to block Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. They allege the deal would lessen competition in film distribution and cable television markets. This lawsuit poses a serious threat to Paramount's bid to compete with Netflix and Disney. Paramount claims the deal will allow more…

The Economic Times · Jul 13

US states could sue next week to block Paramount-Warner Bros deal, sources say

Several U.S. states are preparing to sue Paramount over its Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition. California is leading the investigation into potential competition law violations. This merger faces opposition from Hollywood actors and theater owners fearing job losses. Paramount argues the combination will help it compete for audiences and talent. A…

The Economic Times · Jul 9

Game of Thrones Isn't Over—Why HBO Keeps on Turning Westeros Into a Billion-Dollar Business

Warner Bros. Discovery is expanding the Game of Thrones franchise into a long-term entertainment powerhouse with new video games, spin-offs, and films.

International Business Times UK · Jul 8

‘It’s all a set-up’: the ‘fake’ Australian documentary TV series mining governments for millions

Long-running TV series Aussie Gold Hunters and Outback Opal Hunters have received funding set aside for documentaries – but insiders claim much of the on-screen drama is scripted

The Guardian - AU · Jul 4