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Paramount Sued By States In Bid to Block $111 Billion Warner Bros. Merger

Paramount Sued By States In Bid to Block $111 Billion Warner Bros. Merger

Twelve state attorneys general have filed an antitrust lawsuit seeking to freeze the $111 billion merger between Paramount, Skydance, and Warner Bros. Discovery. The complaint alleges the deal would concentrate excessive market control over theatrical films and basic-cable licensing.

Business ·13 Jul 2026, 19:40 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Sky expected to buy ITV broadcast and streaming arms in major takeover

Sky expected to buy ITV broadcast and streaming arms in major takeover

Sky is in talks to acquire ITV’s media and entertainment business, including ITVX. The potential deal would not place existing ITV shows behind a paywall.

Culture ·5 Jul 2026, 03:36 ·Amelia Stone 3 min read