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18 stories from Planck Standard. Latest: October 1, 2026.
A federal judge approved the antitrust settlement hours before a ticking fee would have kicked in. The deal is expected to close October 6.
A federal judge granted a temporary restraining order sought by a coalition of 12 Democratic-led states, halting one of the biggest media mergers in history just weeks before it was set to close.
The antitrust suit, led by California's attorney general, defies the Justice Department's approval and seeks to stop what one official called the largest merger in Hollywood history.
DOJ clearance marks important milestone for media mega-deal, though state challenges could still emerge.
The massive media deal will unite two major movie studios and place CNN under the same corporate umbrella as CBS News.
EU regulators studying Paramount Skydance's prospective takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery amid concerns about foreign investment influence.
Media giant alleges streaming rival is trying to poison regulators and stakeholders against its planned acquisition of Warner Bros.
The veteran correspondent erupted at the program's new executive producer, Nick Bilton, drawing applause from shell-shocked staff amid fears Paramount is blunting the show to appease President Trump.
The media giant reports massive losses linked to restructuring costs and a Netflix termination fee that Paramount agreed to pay but remains on WBD's books until the deal closes.
The approval clears a major hurdle for the entertainment industry consolidation, though the complex merger still faces additional regulatory reviews.
Multibillion-dollar entertainment deal clears major hurdle as investors back industry consolidation.
Massive entertainment industry consolidation clears major hurdle as stockholders back multibillion-dollar acquisition deal.
Stockholder vote clears another major hurdle for the multibillion-dollar entertainment industry consolidation deal.
Landmark entertainment industry deal clears another hurdle as shareholders vote to approve multibillion-dollar acquisition.
Media giants clear major hurdle in multibillion-dollar deal that will reshape Hollywood's streaming and entertainment landscape.
Paramount Skydance chief makes surprise appearance at CinemaCon to reassure theater owners about studio's planned acquisition.
Jane Fonda, Joaquin Phoenix and over 1,000 entertainment professionals protest Skydance's proposed takeover, citing concerns about industry consolidation.
Company calls claims 'baseless' as president departs amid lawsuit accusing him of violating securities rules.