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Democrats challenge a big Hollywood tie-up

First publishedJul 16, 12:53 UTC
Last updatedJul 17, 11:22 UTC · 5m ago
11 outletThe Economist · US11 outletThe Hill11 outletGuardian US Politics
The Economist · US8Democrats challenge a big Hollywood tie-upOpen ↗The Hill7Paramount shareholder sues Ellisons, alleging 'illegal' Trump dealOpen ↗Guardian US Politics8‘Laws were broken’: multistate effort to stop Paramount’s $111bn merger heads to courtOpen ↗
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California's top prosecutor Rob Bonta announced a lawsuit to stop a $111 billion merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros Discovery on July 13th.

Reported by 3 outlets — Guardian US Politics, The Economist · US, The Hill. See all sources ↓

Attorneys general from 12 states are suing to block the Paramount-Warner Bros deal they say violates antitrust lawA last-ditch effort to block the merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) is heading to court as 12 Democratic state attorneys general attempt to stop the $111bn deal they say violates antitrust law and reduces competition in both the film and cable television industries.The lawsuit, which was filed on Monday, faces a crucial hearing on Friday to determine if a judge will temporarily pause the deal or allow it to continue toward approval. The merger was already approved by the Department of Justice in June.

Read the full report at Guardian US Politics ↗

Why it matters

A group of US states led by California is suing a big Hollywood company. The company, Paramount Skydance, wants to merge with Warner Bros Discovery. This merger is worth $111 billion. California's top prosecutor, Rob Bonta, said the merger is not allowed.

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What's the story?
California's top prosecutor Rob Bonta announced a lawsuit to stop a $111 billion merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros Discovery on July 13th.
How widely is it covered?
3 outlets, average source rating 7.7/10.
When was it last updated?
5m ago.
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    Scouting report

    ‘Laws were broken’: multistate effort to stop Paramount’s $111bn merger heads to court

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    Guardian US Politics
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    Democrats challenge a big Hollywood tie-up

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    The Economist · US
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    Paramount shareholder sues Ellisons, alleging 'illegal' Trump deal

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    The Hill
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