International Business: Paramount wins Warner Bros takeover after settling states, union lawsuits

American Research Group's poll shows Trump's job approval rating fell to 29%, with 68% disapproving. George W. Bush is helping raise funds for Republican Senate candidates. Paramount settled an antitrust lawsuit, clearing its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery for $111B. CNN and others sued over White House access bans.

California AG Rob Bonta and 12 US states settled an antitrust lawsuit, allowing the $111B Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger. The settlement includes film output quotas, production investment, and cable distribution commitments. Critics argue the terms are weak and pose risks to competition and journalism. The merged entity must maintain a free streaming tier for 5 years. The deal does not endorse the merger but aims to secure worker protections and enforceable guardrails.

Twelve states and the Writers Guild of America settled lawsuits against Paramount's $81B acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery. The deal includes commitments from Paramount on film production, worker support, and news independence. Paramount must spend $1.5B on US film production over five years and contribute $47.5M for displaced workers. The merger still requires court approval and is valued at $111B including debt.

Paramount CEO David Ellison announced the company aims to finalize its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery in about two weeks, pending court approval. Settlements with 12 state attorneys general and the Writers Guild of America resolved lawsuits that delayed the deal. The combined company plans $1.5 billion in U.S. film production and 30-32 theatrical releases annually. Ellison acknowledged ongoing employee concerns about roles and operations post-merger.

Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery reached a proposed settlement with 12 state attorneys general, resolving an antitrust lawsuit over their merger. The agreement, pending court approval, includes commitments on film output, workforce, and production spending. It does not confirm or require Paramount Skydance to move its headquarters to Nashville, leaving the company's future location undecided.

Paramount, controlled by Skydance, settled a lawsuit with 12 US states, clearing the way for its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. The settlement requires Paramount to increase domestic content production and maintain news division autonomy. The deal combines major studios, streaming services, and news networks, but faces criticism over market consolidation.