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Judge Halts $81B Warner-Paramount Deal | Oakland News
A judge has paused an $81 billion merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery after 12 states sued, claiming the deal would crush competition and limit consumer choice in Hollywood. The studios argue the merger will strengthen their position against rivals and expand content access, but the court’s temporary halt gives states more time to fight. A key hearing is set for August 3rd, and Paramount vows to defend the deal, calling the lawsuit legally flawed. The future of Hollywood’s biggest merger hangs in the balance. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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