
Judge Clears Paramount's $110 Billion Takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, Joining CBS News and CNN
A federal judge approved the antitrust settlement hours before a ticking fee would have kicked in. The deal is expected to close October 6.
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10 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.
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 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.

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.

The streaming giant reported strong Q1 results and a significant earnings jump thanks to a termination fee from its failed Warner Bros. Discovery deal, but investors focused on guidance and leadership changes.

Paramount Skydance chief makes surprise appearance at CinemaCon to reassure theater owners about studio's planned acquisition.
The streaming giant exceeded Q1 revenue expectations and posted strong earnings growth thanks to a Warner Bros. Discovery termination fee, but shares fell on unchanged guidance and leadership changes.
Netflix shares decline as Reed Hastings announces board departure, overshadowing strong Q1 revenue performance and earnings jump from WBD deal termination fee.