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Paramount-WB Merger on Pause | Dayton News
Hollywood’s biggest merger is on pause as Paramount’s $110 billion bid to buy Warner Bros. faces a legal freeze. A California judge has halted the deal, prompting Paramount to agree to a standstill until at least June 2027, pending court rulings. States led by California Attorney General Rob Bonta and the Writers Guild of America are suing, arguing the merger would choke competition, raise prices, and harm theaters and creators. Paramount counters that the lawsuit misapplies antitrust law and that delays will hurt jobs. The deal, originally won over Netflix’s bid, now hangs in the balance…
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