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Paramount Threatens LA Exit Amid Antitrust Fight
Paramount CEO David Ellison threatens to move studio from California despite antitrust settlement talks.
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Stanford protest charges dropped after two-year fight
Five students who occupied the university president's office in support of Palestine had all criminal charges dismissed on Monday after a hung jury and prosecutor removal.
the Guardian · 2m
NYC Mayor Criticizes Paramount-Warner Merger
NYC Mayor calls Paramount-Warner merger a 'shameful monument to corruption'.
The Hollywood Reporter · 1m
Mark Ruffalo Tells Rob Bonta Don't Settle Antitrust Lawsuit
Mark Ruffalo urges California AG Rob Bonta to reject Paramount merger deal.
Variety · 1m
Paramount-Warner Bros. Deal Coughs Up $5M for Indie Films
Paramount Skydance's $111 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery allocates just $5 million yearly for indie films despite promises of 30 annual productions.
The Hollywood Reporter · 1m
California Stops Paramount-Warner Merger Deal
California sues to block Paramount-Warner merger after political pressure.
The Hollywood Reporter · 1m
Paramount Wins Warner Bros. Deal with Minor Terms
California AG secures $1.5bn film investment pledge from Paramount-Warner merger.
The Hollywood Reporter · 1m
Hollywood Studios Threaten to Leave California for Florida
Major studios threaten to move from California to Florida unless lawsuit against merger is dropped.
The Hollywood Reporter · 1m
States settle Paramount-Warner lawsuit
States and Paramount agree to end lawsuit, clearing $81 billion merger hurdle.
ABC7 New York · 1m
Paramount-Warner Bros deal clears legal hurdle
State attorneys general settle antitrust lawsuit, allowing 110 billion dollar merger to close within weeks.
CNBC · 2m
Paramount clears final hurdle in eighty-one billion dollar Warner deal
Twelve states and Hollywood writers drop their legal challenges to the merger after Paramount agrees to boost U.S. film spending and protect editorial independence.
ABC News · 1m
California Supreme Court Questions Sheriff’s Ballot Seizure
California Supreme Court justices challenge Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco’s seizure of 650,000 ballots in November election.
Kqed · 1m
Judge questions Paramount-WBD merger settlement
Free speech groups tell court the deal gives the public virtually nothing in exchange for allowing a $111 billion merger.
Ars Technica · 3m
Paramount settles antitrust lawsuit over Warner Bros. merger
Paramount and 12 states reach a deal to unblock the $110 billion acquisition with strict film production requirements.
The Verge · 2m · 5 views
California's gamble with Paramount could cost 58,000 jobs
Attorney General Rob Bonta's antitrust lawsuit against Paramount risks driving the studio out of state, threatening Hollywood's future.
California Post · 1m
Paramount and WBD settle lawsuit, merger closing soon
A settlement with state attorneys general clears the path for Paramount Skydance to merge with Warner Bros. Discovery within weeks.
Adweek · 1m · 5 views
California caves on Paramount-Warner merger
State settles antitrust lawsuit, allowing $111 billion deal to proceed despite strong legal case.
Ars Technica · 1m