Warner Bros. Discovery Shareholders Approved Paramount Merger, Rejected CEO Pay

Warner Bros. Discovery Shareholders Approved Paramount Merger, Rejected CEO Pay

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Shareholders of Warner Bros. Discovery voted to approve a $110 billion merger with Paramount Skydance, marking a major consolidation in the Hollywood studio landscape. This approval represents a significant step forward for the two companies aiming to combine their assets and operations.

Despite the merger approval, shareholders expressed disapproval by voting against CEO David Zaslav's compensation package. The merger is now subject to regulatory review before it can be finalized, reflecting ongoing scrutiny of large media consolidations.

Actors

Warner Bros. Discovery Paramount (Skydance) Hollywood professionals Writers Guild of America American Economic Liberties Project Robert De Niro Sofia Coppola Holly Hunter Senator Cory Booker Senator Elizabeth Warren

Locations

Manhattan Washington, D.C.

Articles

April 23, 2026
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Warner Bros. Discovery Shareholders Approve Paramount Merger, Reject CEO Compensation Package
Warner Bros. Discovery Shareholders Approve Paramount Merger, Reject CEO Compensation Package

Deadline • 23 Apr 20:48

Shareholders of Warner Bros. Discovery have approved a $110 billion merger with Paramount Skydance but voted against CEO David Zaslav's compensation package.

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Hollywood Figures Oppose Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Amid Shareholder Approval
Hollywood Figures Oppose Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Amid Shareholder Approval

Variety • 23 Apr 15:36

Over 4,000 Hollywood professionals, including Robert De Niro and Sofia Coppola, have signed an open letter opposing the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, citing concerns over job losses and reduced competition.

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Warner Bros. Discovery Shareholders Approve $110 Billion Merger with Paramount Skydance
Warner Bros. Discovery Shareholders Approve $110 Billion Merger with Paramount Skydance

Deadline • 23 Apr 14:16

Shareholders of Warner Bros. Discovery have approved a $110 billion merger with Paramount Skydance, marking a significant step toward consolidating two major Hollywood studios.

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Warner Bros. Discovery Shareholders Approve $110 Billion Merger with Paramount Skydance
Warner Bros. Discovery Shareholders Approve $110 Billion Merger with Paramount Skydance

NBC News • 23 Apr 14:12

Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders have approved a $110 billion merger with Paramount Skydance, pending regulatory review.

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Warner Bros. Discovery Shareholders Approve Paramount Skydance Merger
Warner Bros. Discovery Shareholders Approve Paramount Skydance Merger

Variety • 23 Apr 14:09

Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders have approved a $110 billion merger with Paramount Skydance, while expressing disapproval of executive compensation packages.

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