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Paramount Skydance has agreed to delay their acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The deal will not close until either the courts have ruled on the antitrust lawsuits filed against them, or until June 1, 2027, whichever is earlier. deadline.com/2026/07/para...

Paramount Agrees To Not Close Warner Bros. Transaction Until Next Year

The company told a judge that it would not close until June 1 or until legal issues are resolved.

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The Wrap has published an interview with Cartoon Network Studios president Sam Register, where he talks about why shows based on CN properties are being sold to outside streamers, the challenges of launching originals in the streaming age, and more. www.thewrap.com/creative-con...

Why Cartoon Network Shows Don't Necessarily Need Cartoon Network

Cartoon Network no longer needs a linear home to flourish, as president Sam Register explained to us, all it needs is active buyers.

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The attorneys general of 12 US States, led by California AG Rob Bonta, have filed a lawsuit to block the Warner Bros. and Paramount merger, arguing that it violates antitrust laws and will reduce competition in theatrical film and basic cable distribution. oag.ca.gov/news/press-r...

Attorney General Bonta Files Lawsuit to Block $110 Billion Warner Bros./Paramount Merger

LOS ANGELES — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today led a coalition of 12 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit challenging the $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (Warner B...

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