California and 12 States Sue to Block Paramount's $110 Billion Acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery
A coalition led by California has filed a lawsuit against Paramount Global’s proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, alleging the merger would create an anti-competitive media giant capable of raising prices for consumers and harming workers in Hollywood and theaters. The states argue that the deal could reduce competition in film distribution and basic cable channels.
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