All Warner Bros Discovery sale articles
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NewsUK culture secretary “minded to intervene” in Paramount’s Warner Bros Discovery takeover
Lisa Nandy expresses concerns over “sufficient plurality” of news views and persons of control.
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NewsParamount celebrates expanded slate at CineEurope, shows ‘Ebenezer’, ‘Children Of Blood And Bone’ footage
Studio touted 15 theatrical films in 2026, nearly double last year’s releases.
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NewsParamount may pull out of UIP distribution deal to win EU backing for WBD takeover
Reports suggest David Ellison-led company may offer to divest film distribution venture with Universal Pictures.
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NewsWarner Bros wins distributor of the year at CineEurope, shows first seven minutes of ‘Dune: Part Three’
Studio - which did not mention imminent acquisition by Paramount - touted a stacked slate that also includes ‘Clayface’, ‘Digger’ and seven animations.
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NewsUS Department of Justice approves Paramount-WBD merger
Antitrust division says transaction not harmful to competition or consumers. Elizabeth Warren posts on X: “This fight isn’t over.”
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NewsNetflix rejects “absurd” Paramount claim of “scorched-earth” campaign over WBD merger
Source: Pixabay Netflix has issued a firm rebuttal and labelled “absurd” a claim by Paramount’s chief legal officer that the streamer has been trying to derail its proposed $111bn acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery (WBD). On the day that the UK’s competition regulator opened its inquiry into ...
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NewsUK competition regulator begins inquiry into Paramount-Warner Bros Discovery merger
A deadline of August 7 has been set for the first phase of inquiry.
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NewsCalifornia, New York prepare Warner Bros Discovery-Paramount lawsuit
Other US states are understood to be joining action that seeks to block $110bn deal.
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NewsWBD shareholders back Paramount deal; vote against Zaslav exit package
WBD to file certified vote results to SEC.
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NewsLaura Poitras praises documentary sector efforts to stand against Paramount-WBD merger
“I know behind-the-scenes a lot of documentary filmmakers were involved in that.”
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NewsParamount boss David Ellison in CinemaCon pledge of minimum 30 films a year with WB, 45-day window
Studio boss says, ” You can count on our complete commitment.”
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NewsWarner Bros wows CinemaCon with ‘Dune 3’ footage, Tom Cruise, Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman, Zendaya
“We have no intention of slowing down,” says film group co-head Michael De Luca.
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NewsMajor Hollywood names underline “unequivocal opposition” to Paramount-WBD deal
Paramount responds, says proposed merger “strengthens both consumer choice and competition”.
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FeaturesFrom attention warfare to understanding Gen Z: Industry experts discuss the future of cinema
Jackie Brenneman, Adam Cunningham, Elisha Karmitz and Patrick von Sychowski discuss the state of the sector ahead of CinemaCon.
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FeaturesCinema United head Michael O’Leary on eve of CinemaCon: “We’re bullish on the future”
President and CEO talks upgrades, box office hits, Paramount-WBD merger.
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NewsHow long will regulators probe Paramount WBD merger, and what remedies might they ask for?
Deal is likely to be investigated by competition authorities in the US, UK and Europe.
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NewsParamount president Jeff Shell in talks over potential departure
Executive could stay and segue into advisory role, reports say.
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NewsWBD sets special meeting for shareholder vote on Paramount deal
Board recommends shareholders accept $31 per share deal.
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NewsDavid Zaslav hails WB Oscars triumph as further payout details emerge
Warner Bros Discovery CEO is selling the company to Paramount and will earn more than $550m in the process.
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NewsDavid Ellison talks film, avoids detail on cuts, in first town hall with WBD execs
Meeting took place at Steven J. Ross Theater on Tuesday.