Paramount presentó concesiones a la UE para obtener la aprobación de la fusión con Warner Bros. Discovery

Paramount presentó concesiones a la UE para obtener la aprobación de la fusión con Warner Bros. Discovery

Paramount Global y Warner Bros. Discovery buscaron una fusión de 111 mil millones de dólares, lo que provocó desafíos antimonopolio en Estados Unidos y Europa. Según Variety, Paramount Skydance presentó una moción para desestimar una demanda de suscriptores de servicios de streaming que cuestionaba la operación, argumentando que la denuncia carecía de fundamento factual. Deadline informó que Paramount Entertainment hizo una solicitud similar ante un juez, alegando que la demanda antimonopolio no tenía base viable. Gizmodo señaló que California, Nueva York y otros estados estaban preparando una demanda para bloquear la fusión por temores de monopolio. Variety citó al director jurídico de Paramount, quien alegó que Netflix estaba presionando a reguladores y sindicatos contra la fusión, acusación que Netflix calificó de infundada. Deadline añadió que Paramount envió una carta al Departamento de Justicia acusando a Netflix de una campaña para bloquear la transacción, lo que Netflix desestimó como absurdo. The Hollywood Reporter indicó que California estaba considerando contratar al litigante tecnológico Robert Van Nest para liderar su desafío antimonopolio. El mismo medio informó que Paramount defendió la fusión bajo el argumento de la Primera Enmienda, mientras grupos de consumidores y una coalición de estados preparaban desafíos legales citando preocupaciones de competencia y medios de comunicación. CNBC reportó que el Departamento de Justicia de EE.  UU. aprobó la adquisición de Warner Bros.

Discovery por parte de Paramount-Skydance, afirmando que la operación era poco probable que perjudicara la competencia. NBC News replicó la aprobación, añadiendo que reguladores y algunos legisladores continuaban examinando la transacción. The Hollywood Reporter señaló que la autorización del Departamento coincidió con la preparación de una coalición de fiscales generales estatales para presentar un desafío legal. NPR confirmó que el Departamento de Justicia concluyó que la fusión no amenazaba la competencia en cine, radiodifusión o streaming. Deadline informó posteriormente que los fiscales generales de California y Nueva York mantenían la investigación abierta a pesar de la autorización federal, vinculando la disputa al ciclo electoral en curso. NBC News indicó que el fiscal general de California confirmó que la fusión seguía bajo investigación. Fox Business citó a tres senadores demócratas que instaron a la FCC a suspender la fusión hasta que se completara una revisión de seguridad nacional relacionada con la participación extranjera. Deadline añadió que los senadores Cory Booker, Adam Schiff y Elizabeth Warren solicitaron al presidente de la FCC, Brendan Carr, que detuviera el acuerdo hasta concluir la revisión. Según Deadline, la Comisión Europea probablemente aprobaría la fusión condicionada a posibles concesiones antes de la fecha límite a principios de julio. The Hollywood Reporter informó que el secretario de Cultura del Reino Unido indicó que el gobierno británico podría intervenir para abordar preocupaciones sobre la pluralidad de los medios, dando a las partes hasta principios de julio para responder. Finalmente, Deadline comunicó que Paramount presentó promesas remediales a la Comisión para abordar las preocupaciones de la UE, y se anticipa una decisión para finales de julio.

Actores

Paramount Warner Bros. Discovery Plaintiffs (five consumers) Jeffrey Kessler California Attorney General Rob Bonta

Ubicaciones

California

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1 de julio de 2026
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Paramount Submits Concessions To Gain Euro Approval For WBD Deal
Paramount Submits Concessions To Gain Euro Approval For WBD Deal

Deadline • 1 de jul 12:18

Paramount has submitted remedial pledges to the European Commission in hopes of securing approval for its $111 billion purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery, with a decision now expected by July 22.

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30 de junio de 2026
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UK May Intervene to Stop Paramount Warner Bros. Deal
UK May Intervene to Stop Paramount Warner Bros. Deal

The Hollywood Reporter • 30 de jun 14:38

Britain's culture secretary said the government may act to address media plurality concerns over Paramount Skydance's $111 billion bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, giving the parties until early July to respond.

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24 de junio de 2026
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Warner Merger Reportedly Set To Clear EU Antitrust Hurdles
Warner Merger Reportedly Set To Clear EU Antitrust Hurdles

Deadline • 24 de jun 16:42

The European Commission is likely to clear Paramount's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, pending possible concessions, before the July 7 deadline.

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20 de junio de 2026
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Democratic senators want Paramount-Warner Bros merger paused until July 1
Democratic senators want Paramount-Warner Bros merger paused until July 1

Fox Business • 20 de jun 14:28

Senators Cory Booker, Adam Schiff and Elizabeth Warren urged FCC Chairman Brendan Carr to pause the $110 billion Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger until a review of foreign ownership is completed.

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19 de junio de 2026
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Senators Call On FCC To Prevent Paramount
Senators Call On FCC To Prevent Paramount

Deadline • 19 de jun 13:00

Three Democratic senators are pressing the FCC to delay the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger until a national security review is completed, citing concerns over foreign ownership stakes.

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16 de junio de 2026
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The fight to stop a Hollywood megamerger is far from over
The fight to stop a Hollywood megamerger is far from over

NBC News • 16 de jun 18:22

The Justice Department has cleared a $110 billion Paramount-Skydance acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, but California and New York attorneys general continue to examine the deal for possible antitrust violations.

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15 de junio de 2026
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Paramount-Warner Bros Deal Has States Eyeing More Than Just Antitrust Issue
Paramount-Warner Bros Deal Has States Eyeing More Than Just Antitrust Issue

Deadline • 15 de jun 21:15

Federal approval of Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery is being challenged by several state attorneys general, with California leading potential litigation as the deal coincides with a heated election cycle.

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13 de junio de 2026
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Justice Dept. approves Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery
Justice Dept. approves Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery

NPR • 13 de jun 01:49

The U.S. Justice Department approved Paramount Global's proposed purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery, saying the merger does not threaten competition in film, broadcast or streaming.

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12 de junio de 2026
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DOJ Signs Off on Paramount-Warner Bros. Deal
DOJ Signs Off on Paramount-Warner Bros. Deal

The Hollywood Reporter • 12 de jun 22:26

The U.S. Justice Department has cleared Paramount's $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros., while a coalition of state attorneys general prepares a legal challenge.

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Justice Department approves Paramount Skydance’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery
Justice Department approves Paramount Skydance’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery

NBC News • 12 de jun 22:07

The U.S. Justice Department has approved Paramount Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, stating the merger is unlikely to harm competition or consumers, while regulators and some lawmakers continue to scrutinize the deal.

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Paramount-WBD merger wins approval from DOJ
Paramount-WBD merger wins approval from DOJ

CNBC • 12 de jun 20:35

The U.S. Justice Department approved the $110 billion Paramount-Skydance purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery, though state attorneys general may still challenge the deal.

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Justice Department Approves Paramount's $111B Warner Bros Acquisition
Justice Department Approves Paramount's $111B Warner Bros Acquisition

Deadline • 12 de jun 20:29

The U.S. Justice Department has given its antitrust approval for Paramount Global’s purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery, while state attorneys general and some lawmakers continue to scrutinize the deal.

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10 de junio de 2026
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Paramount's Legal Strategy to Close Warner Bros. Deal
Paramount's Legal Strategy to Close Warner Bros. Deal

The Hollywood Reporter • 10 de jun 16:27

Paramount Pictures argues that blocking its $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery would violate the First Amendment, while consumer groups and a coalition of states prepare legal challenges citing competition and news-media concerns.

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9 de junio de 2026
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California In Talks for Superstar Tech Lawyer to Challenge Paramount
California In Talks for Superstar Tech Lawyer to Challenge Paramount

The Hollywood Reporter • 9 de jun 19:08

California and a coalition of states are evaluating a lawsuit to block Paramount's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, and may retain trial lawyer Robert Van Nest for the case.

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Paramount Accuses Netflix Of Campaign To Derail WBD Merger, Streamer Calls That "Absurd"
Paramount Accuses Netflix Of Campaign To Derail WBD Merger, Streamer Calls That "Absurd"

Deadline • 9 de jun 16:09

Paramount sent a letter to the U.S. Justice Department alleging that Netflix has campaigned to block its proposed merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, a claim Netflix called "absurd."

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Paramount Accuses Netflix of 'Panic-Level' 'Scorched-Earth Campaign' to 'Poison' Regulators Against Warner Bros. Deal
Paramount Accuses Netflix of 'Panic-Level' 'Scorched-Earth Campaign' to 'Poison' Regulators Against Warner Bros. Deal

Variety • 9 de jun 15:14

Paramount's chief legal officer alleges Netflix is mounting a campaign to sway regulators and labor groups against the proposed Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger, while Netflix calls the claims unfounded.

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6 de junio de 2026
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US States Will Sue Paramount to Prevent Warner Bros. Merger
US States Will Sue Paramount to Prevent Warner Bros. Merger

Gizmodo • 6 de jun 16:25

California, New York, and other states are reportedly planning to file a lawsuit in the near future to block the merger between Paramount and Warner Bros., amidst concerns over potential monopolistic practices.

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4 de junio de 2026
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Paramount Asks Judge To Dismiss Lawsuit Seeking To Block WBD Merger
Paramount Asks Judge To Dismiss Lawsuit Seeking To Block WBD Merger

Deadline • 4 de jun 18:13

Paramount Entertainment has requested a judge to dismiss a lawsuit aimed at blocking its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, arguing that the complaint lacks a viable basis.

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Paramount Wants Lawsuit Seeking to Block Warner Bros. Deal Dismissed
Paramount Wants Lawsuit Seeking to Block Warner Bros. Deal Dismissed

Variety • 4 de jun 17:05

Paramount Skydance has filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit by streaming subscribers that challenges its $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, citing lack of factual support in the allegations.

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