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Paramount Settlement Talks With State AGs Reach Critical Stage as Merger Opponents Rally and Urge Rob Bonta ‘Do Not Cave’

Paramount Settlement Talks With State AGs Reach Critical Stage as Merger Opponents Rally and Urge Rob Bonta ‘Do Not Cave’

Paramount Skydance is moving closer to the finish line of its yearlong pursuit of Warner Bros. Discovery as the company’s weekend settlement negotiations with the state attorneys general reach a critical stage. Meanwhile, opponents of the merger are rallying to protest what it warns is shaping up to be a “cave” by the 12-state coalition […]

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

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

California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced a settlement with Paramount in a lawsuit his state led challenging the company’s acquisition of Warner Bros

As Paramount Settlement Talks With States Progress, Some AGs Are Pushing for Stronger Restrictions

As Paramount Settlement Talks With States Progress, Some AGs Are Pushing for Stronger Restrictions

On Sunday, settlement talks between Paramount and the state attorneys general that sued to block its Warner Bros. Discovery deal continued — but there was no resolution by the end of the day. But while California Attorney General Rob Bonta, who is leading the 12-state coalition’s antitrust litigation, is said to be open to considering […]

Paramount, California reportedly settle in Warner Bros. merger fiasco

Paramount, California reportedly settle in Warner Bros. merger fiasco

California and other states challenged the proposed merger in July, describing it as creating a "media behemoth" if realized.

Paramount settles with US states in big step towards closing Warner Bros merger

Paramount settles with US states in big step towards closing Warner Bros merger

By Jody Godoy and Deborah Mary Sophia Sept 21 (Reuters) - Paramount Skydance on Monday reached a settlement with California and 11 other states that had sued to stop its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, paving the way for one of the largest media mergers in history.

A weekend deal could rewrite Paramount's Warner Bros. timeline

A weekend deal could rewrite Paramount's Warner Bros. timeline

With $7 million in daily fees piling up, a surprise concession could finally unblock the biggest mega-merger in Hollywood history.

Paramount reaches deal with states to settle their case challenging Warner buyout, AP source says

Paramount reaches deal with states to settle their case challenging Warner buyout, AP source says

A person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press that Skydance-owned Paramount has reached a settlement with a group of state attorneys general that had sued to challenge the company’s buyout of Warner Bros

Paramount, California AG discuss concessions including $1.5 billion investment, WSJ reports

Paramount, California AG discuss concessions including $1.5 billion investment, WSJ reports

Sept 20 (Reuters) - Paramount and California's attorney general have discussed a range of concessions in advanced settlement negotiations, including a $1.5 billion investment in production in the state, the Wall Street Journal reported Sunday, citing people familiar with the talks.

Mark Ruffalo Tells Rob Bonta ‘Don’t You Dare’ Settle the Antitrust Lawsuit Against Paramount: ‘Do Not Cave’

Mark Ruffalo Tells Rob Bonta ‘Don’t You Dare’ Settle the Antitrust Lawsuit Against Paramount: ‘Do Not Cave’

Mark Ruffalo is encouraging California attorney general Rob Bonta and his coalition of 11 other state AGs not to settle their lawsuit against Paramount Skydance and keep David Ellison from acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery. “Don’t you dare [Rob Bonta], do not cave,” Ruffalo wrote on X. “5,670 filmmakers put their necks on the line for […]

Paramount settles with US states in big step towards closing Warner Bros merger

Paramount settles with US states in big step towards closing Warner Bros merger

By Jody Godoy and Deborah Mary Sophia Sept 21 (Reuters) - Paramount Skydance on Monday reached a settlement with California and 11 other states that had sued to stop its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, paving the way for one of the largest media mergers in history.

Exclusive-Paramount could settle with states over Warner Bros. as soon as this weekend, sources say

Exclusive-Paramount could settle with states over Warner Bros. as soon as this weekend, sources say

By Jody Godoy Sept 18 (Reuters) - Paramount and states seeking to block its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. could settle as soon as this weekend, with independent content monitoring of CNN among the terms under discussion, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Friday.

Paramount and California AG Bonta Reportedly in ‘Advanced Talks’ to Settle Antitrust Suit

Paramount and California AG Bonta Reportedly in ‘Advanced Talks’ to Settle Antitrust Suit

David Ellison’s Paramount Skydance is in “advanced talks” with California Attorney General Rob Bonta to settle the 12-state antitrust suit that’s holding up its takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, the Wall Street Journal reported Friday, citing anonymous sources. A Paramount spokesperson declined to comment. A rep for Bonta’s office said, “Potential settlement talks are confidential. […]