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US States Sue to Block Paramount Warner Bros Mega Merger

California and 11 other US states have joined forces to block a $110bn merger between Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery, citing potential harm to movie theaters and the entertainment industry.

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US states sue to block Paramount's $110bn merger with Warner Sky News – US
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The state, where the both studios have headquarters, has joined 11 others to halt the deal.

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US states sue to block Paramount's $110bn merger with WarnerSky News – US
Sky

US states sue to block Paramount's $110bn merger with Warner

Twelve US states have sued to block Paramount from acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery in a $110bn deal.

States Prepare Lawsuit to Block Paramount’s Merger With Warner Bros.NYTimes – Business
NYT

States Prepare Lawsuit to Block Paramount’s Merger With Warner Bros.

State attorneys general are said to be getting ready to file a lawsuit as soon as this week to halt the $111 billion deal, a potential major obstacle.

California leads lawsuit to block Paramount Warner Bros mega mergerBBC News – Business
BBC

California leads lawsuit to block Paramount Warner Bros mega merger

The state, where the both studios have headquarters, has joined 11 others to halt the deal.

Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Is Challenged in Court by California and 11 Other StatesNYTimes – Business
NYT

Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Is Challenged in Court by California and 11 Other States

The lawsuit, filed by California and 11 other states, argues that the deal would harm movie theaters and damage America’s entertainment industry.