Presión de la industria y demanda estatal retrasan fusión Paramount-Warner

Variety • 28 de jul 23:19

Talent agent Ari Emanuel wrote an op-ed claiming that the lawsuit filed by 12 state attorneys general could harm competition in the entertainment sector and delay the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger.

Deadline • 28 de jul 23:16

Talent agency chief Ari Emanuel argued that a state antitrust lawsuit against the $110 billion Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger would harm competition, urging regulators to allow the deal to proceed.

The Hollywood Reporter • 28 de jul 22:48

Talent agency head Ari Emanuel defended the $111 billion Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger, criticizing antitrust lawsuits and urging regulators to drop the case.

Page Six • 28 de jul 14:12

Governor Gavin Newsur has not publicly commented on the antitrust lawsuit filed by Attorney General Rob Bonta to halt Paramount's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, while sources say his silence is strategic.

Deadline • 28 de jul 14:00

Twelve state attorneys general have filed an antitrust lawsuit challenging the $110 billion Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger, arguing that the combined company would dominate a declining cable-channel licensing market.

Deadline • 27 de jul 20:03

The actors union’s board adopted a resolution demanding production safeguards before the merger can proceed, while supporting existing antitrust lawsuits, but it will not join the Writers Guild’s court action.

Variety • 27 de jul 19:49

Some Warner Bros. Discovery leaders are favoring the state attorneys-general lawsuit that seeks to block the $111 billion Paramount-Skydance acquisition, hoping the legal challenge will stall the deal.

The Hollywood Reporter • 27 de jul 17:01

The performers’ union voted to resist the $111 billion Paramount-Warner Bros. merger unless enforceable safeguards for U.S. production are put in place.

Deadline • 27 de jul 16:06

Paramount Pictures' chief executive David Ellison told staff the proposed merger with Warner Bros. Discovery faces no legal obstacles, even as state attorneys general and the Writers Guild pursue separate lawsuits.

Deadline • 24 de jul 23:35

A court-ordered postponement of the antitrust case against the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger led to lower share prices and renewed opposition from state attorneys general and industry groups.

Los Angeles Times • 24 de jul 22:58

Paramount Skydance has agreed to postpone its $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery until at least June 2027, following a temporary restraining order and ongoing antitrust litigation by a coalition of state attorneys general.

NBC News • 24 de jul 20:50

Paramount Global and Skydance have agreed to suspend their planned acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery until June 1, 2027, while a federal judge considers an antitrust lawsuit filed by a coalition of state attorneys general.

Variety • 24 de jul 19:40

Paramount agreed with a coalition of state attorneys general to postpone its $111 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery until after a pending antitrust trial, extending the deadline to at least five days after the trial or June 1 2027.

Deadline • 24 de jul 19:35

Paramount agreed to postpone closing its proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery until June 1, 2027, or until pending antitrust and writers-guild lawsuits are resolved, after a judge extended a temporary restraining order.

The New York Times • 24 de jul 19:31

Paramount Pictures and Warner Bros. Discovery have consented to pause their $111 billion merger until at least June 2027, pending a court ruling on a lawsuit filed by a coalition of state attorneys general.

Variety • 23 de jul 21:28

U.S. District Judge Araceli Martinez-Olguin has prolonged a restraining order halting the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger until August 18, with a further hearing set for August 3.

Deadline • 23 de jul 21:16

U.S. District Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín extended the temporary restraining order on the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger by two weeks, giving the parties more time to set a schedule for pending injunction motions.

Variety • 23 de jul 20:13

Twelve Democratic state attorneys general have filed a lawsuit demanding a preliminary injunction to halt the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger, citing antitrust concerns in cable and film markets.

Deadline • 22 de jul 23:48

Paramount has asked a federal judge to schedule a three-day evidentiary hearing in August while she decides whether to grant a preliminary injunction that would pause the company's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.

Deadline • 22 de jul 12:53

The Writers Guild of America filed a motion for a preliminary injunction to halt Paramount's merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, seeking to align its case with a separate lawsuit brought by state attorneys general.

NPR • 21 de jul 01:24

A U.S. district judge granted a 14-day restraining order on the $111 billion Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery deal after a lawsuit by 12 states alleging antitrust concerns.

AP News • 20 de jul 20:40

A federal judge granted a temporary restraining order pausing the Paramount Pictures and Warner Bros. Discovery merger for at least two weeks, giving twelve states more time to pursue antitrust challenges.

NBC News • 20 de jul 17:01

A U.S. district judge granted a 14-day restraining order on the $110 billion Paramount-Skydance purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery after a coalition of state attorneys general filed an antitrust lawsuit.

Variety • 20 de jul 16:58

U.S. District Judge Araceli Martinez-Olguin granted a 14-day restraining order on the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger after a coalition of 12 states argued it would violate antitrust law.

Salon.com • 20 de jul 10:45

Twelve state attorneys general and the Writers Guilds have filed a lawsuit to halt the proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount, citing concerns over competition, pricing and content quality.

New York Post • 19 de jul 02:39

A coalition of 12 state attorneys general, led by California AG Rob Bonta, has sued to halt the $80 billion merger between Paramount Global and Skydance Media, citing antitrust concerns.

Gizmodo • 18 de jul 14:30

State attorneys general, the Writers Guild of America, investors and Paramount+ subscribers have filed legal actions aimed at blocking Paramount's $111 billion purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery, while the studio argues the merger will not harm competition.

The Guardian • 18 de jul 11:01

Paramount Global and Warner Bros. Discovery are advancing a merger that could create the largest U.S. film and television studio, while state attorneys general and the Writers Guild of America have filed lawsuits alleging antitrust violations and potential job cuts.

Fox Business • 17 de jul 20:00

A federal judge declined to rule immediately on California's request to block Paramount's $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, setting a deadline of July 22 for a final decision.

Variety • 17 de jul 18:30

A federal judge heard arguments from a coalition of 12 states seeking a restraining order against the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger and will issue a ruling by next Wednesday.

Deadline • 17 de jul 18:28

U.S. District Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín said she will issue a ruling on the states' request to pause the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger by July 22, after an 80-minute hearing in Oakland.

Variety • 17 de jul 00:12

A federal judge rejected a request by a small group of Paramount+ subscribers for an injunction against the Warner Bros. Discovery merger, while a coalition of state attorneys general prepares to seek a temporary restraining order.

Deadline • 16 de jul 21:54

U.S. District Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín denied a group of consumers' request for a preliminary injunction to block the $110 billion Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger, finding they had not met the legal standard for such relief.

New York Post • 16 de jul 14:49

A coalition of Democratic state attorneys general has asked a California judge for a temporary restraining order against the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger, which could delay the deal past its September deadline.

New York Post • 16 de jul 13:14

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr questioned the legitimacy of a multistate antitrust lawsuit aimed at blocking Paramount Skydance’s $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, saying the case hinges on a single cable channel.

The Hollywood Reporter • 16 de jul 12:06

A coalition of 12 states has sued to block Paramount's proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, prompting the studio to request a temporary restraining order while it prepares to appeal any injunction.

Deadline • 15 de jul 23:50

A federal judge has been appointed to oversee the lawsuit filed by twelve state attorneys general seeking to block Paramount Global's proposed merger with Warner Bros. Discovery.

CNN • 15 de jul 17:01

Executives expect a judge to grant a temporary restraining order sought by 12 state attorneys general, delaying the pending Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger.

Deadline • 15 de jul 13:00

California and 11 other states have filed a motion for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction to pause the $110 billion Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery deal, with a hearing set before July 22.

Variety • 15 de jul 05:15

Paramount agreed to link the federal antitrust suit brought by 12 states to a prior lawsuit by Paramount+ subscribers, likely consolidating both cases before Judge Araceli Martinez-Olguin.

The Hollywood Reporter • 14 de jul 22:35

The Writers Guild of America has sued to stop the $111 billion merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery, arguing it would violate antitrust law and harm writers' wages and job opportunities.

Deadline • 14 de jul 21:22

Paramount's lead trial counsel told CNBC the company still expects to complete its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by the end of September, despite recent antitrust lawsuits.

Deadline • 14 de jul 20:44

A federal court will hear arguments Friday on a motion by twelve state attorneys general seeking a temporary restraining order to halt Paramount's merger with Warner Bros. Discovery.

Variety • 14 de jul 19:48

The Writers Guild of America filed an antitrust lawsuit in California seeking to stop Paramount’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, arguing the deal would harm writers’ wages and job opportunities.

Fox Business • 14 de jul 19:27

Attorney General Rob Bonta and 11 other state attorneys general filed a lawsuit alleging the proposed Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger violates the Clayton Act by reducing competition in theatrical, cable and film-distribution markets.

Deadline • 14 de jul 03:08

A coalition of 12 state attorneys general filed a request for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction to pause Paramount's planned merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, citing antitrust concerns.

KCRA • 14 de jul 00:44

A coalition of twelve states has sued to halt Paramount Global's planned purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery, arguing the deal would reduce competition and threaten jobs in the entertainment sector.

Deadline • 13 de jul 20:46

Mayor Zohran Mamdani expressed support for a multistate antitrust suit seeking to stop the $110 billion Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery transaction, citing concerns over market concentration and impacts on workers.

Los Angeles Times • 13 de jul 19:33

California Attorney General Rob Bonta and 11 other state attorneys general have sued to stop Paramount's proposed purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery, arguing it would breach antitrust law and harm competition in film and television markets.

CBS News • 13 de jul 17:38

Attorneys general from 12 states sued to block the $110 billion Paramount-Warner deal, citing competition concerns, while the companies say the transaction will boost the industry.

Deadline • 13 de jul 17:34

Paramount said a lawsuit filed by 12 states to block its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery would hurt entertainment workers and contradict competition policy, pledging to defend the transaction.

The Hollywood Reporter • 13 de jul 16:22

A coalition of 11 state attorneys general has sued Paramount in federal court, alleging the proposed $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery would violate antitrust law by reducing competition in theatrical distribution and basic cable licensing.

Deadline • 13 de jul 15:59

A coalition of twelve state attorneys general has filed a federal lawsuit seeking to halt Paramount's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, citing antitrust concerns over theatrical and cable distribution.

Variety • 13 de jul 15:55

A coalition of twelve states filed an antitrust lawsuit seeking to stop the $111 billion Paramount-Skydance and Warner Bros. merger, challenging the Justice Department’s approval.

Deadline • 13 de jul 13:30

California, New York, Connecticut and Washington attorneys general are poised to file a lawsuit seeking an injunction to block the $110 billion Paramount-Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery merger, citing competition concerns.

The Hollywood Reporter • 13 de jul 00:26

Paramount is evaluating a move of its headquarters out of California amid a multi-state antitrust lawsuit aimed at blocking its $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.

Semafor • 12 de jul 21:04

Paramount has offered California regulators a consent decree to keep production in the state, but says the attorney general’s office has not engaged, prompting the studio to consider relocating.

The New York Times • 12 de jul 20:05

Attorney generals from several states are preparing a lawsuit this week to block Paramount Global's $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, citing competition concerns in the blockbuster film market.

Deadline • 11 de jul 02:40

Oregon AG Dan Rayfield has dropped a civil investigative demand and a motion to postpone Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, while other state attorneys general continue to evaluate possible legal challenges.

Variety • 11 de jul 02:33

The Oregon AG's office has pulled its motion to postpone the $111 billion Paramount-Warner merger and dropped a request for lobbying records, leaving the deal on track for a possible July 22 closing.

CNN • 9 de jul 00:48

A coalition of state attorneys general is close to filing an antitrust lawsuit challenging Paramount Global's pending acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, which could delay the merger slated for this summer.

Deadline • 9 de jul 00:13

Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield has asked a judge to postpone Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by 60 days and to compel the company to produce documents related to the deal.