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Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield has withdrawn his effort to delay the merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery. Rayfield had sought documents and a 60-day delay for review but dropped his civil investigative demand. While Paramount is pleased with the withdrawal, the AG's office expressed dissatisfaction.

Netflix, Paramount, Sony, and other companies are reportedly in talks to acquire Letterboxd, a movie-centric social network seeking new ownership.

Paramount is criticized for a poorly executed release of the 'Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender' movie, which is seen as leaving potential revenue untapped. The article questions Paramount's financial strategy with the film.

Black unemployment in New York City remains higher than the national average at 8.8%, with over 100,000 Black New Yorkers unemployed amid corporate layoffs, reduced competition for blue-collar jobs, and a retreat from diversity-boosting hiring practices. Animator Brandon V. Fletcher, who lost his job after his company was acquired, represents the challenges faced by unemployed Black workers, including liquidating retirement savings and struggling to find new opportunities.

A pastor of one of China's largest underground churches has arrived in the U.S. after being imprisoned there for 266 days. He reunited with his family following his release.

Paramount's commitment to producing 30 movies annually with a 45-day theatrical window could generate $20 billion in U.S. economic activity and support 90,000 jobs. The proposed Paramount–Warner Bros. merger faces potential legal challenges despite claims it would boost film production and theater revenue.

The British regulator may challenge Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. Forrester Research notes differing perspectives, with the US viewing the merger as a political influence battle over media control, while the UK treats it as a structural competition issue decided by regulators.

The UK culture secretary, Lisa Nandy, plans to request regulators to review Paramount's $110bn acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, citing concerns over media plurality and competition. The merger would combine assets including Channel 5, CNN, TNT Sports, and streaming services Paramount+ and HBO Max.

Comcast plans to split into two publicly-traded companies: one focusing on media (including NBCUniversal and Sky) and another on broadband and wireless services. The split aims to allow each business to pursue growth independently, with completion expected in about a year pending approvals. Executives stated the move is not a step toward potential strategic transactions.

Ex-’60 Minutes’ boss Bill Owens criticizes Paramount and CBS News leaders in a tell-all, calling it the worst-run media company in America. He specifically targets Paramount, Bari Weiss, ex-controlling shareholder Shari Redstone, and Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison.

The EU is expected to approve Paramount's $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. David Ellison's media group is negotiating with Brussels to address regulatory concerns.

Paramount's $110 billion deal with Warner is under scrutiny from the EU's moviemaker test. The article mentions Teresa Ribera as a named individual.

Democratic senators urged the FCC to pause the Paramount-Warner Bros Discovery merger until July 1 due to concerns about foreign ownership.

The merger of Paramount and Warner has resulted in an $82 billion debt, prompting plans to cut $6 billion in costs by eliminating duplicative roles, which is expected to significantly impact the Los Angeles workforce.

Three Democratic senators are urging the Federal Communications Commission to halt a merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery, citing national security risks linked to foreign investors. The senators wrote a joint letter to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr expressing concerns over the deal.

The Justice Department approved Paramount's $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, concluding the merger does not threaten competition in film, television, or streaming. The deal combines Paramount (owner of CBS) with Warner Bros. Discovery (HBO, CNN), but faces ongoing investigations in California and the European Union. Critics, including Hollywood talent and states, argue the merger could reduce media diversity and creative opportunities.

President Trump attended a UFC event at a newly built arena near the White House, drawing comparisons to Roman gladiatorial spectacles. Critics argue the event lacks ambition, as Trump has not established a 'Ludus Magnus'-style gladiator training facility or used pardons in a manner akin to Roman emperors. The article highlights missed opportunities for integrating the event into broader cultural and institutional frameworks.

The US Justice Department approved Paramount and Warner Bros.' $110 billion merger, stating it is unlikely to harm competition. Democrats raised concerns about Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and UAE sovereign wealth funds investing in a company controlling CBS and CNN, while state lawsuits against the merger are pending.

US regulators approved Paramount's $110 billion Warner Bros deal, forming a streaming giant that will reshape competition for Latin American subscribers.

A federal judge ordered the Kennedy Center to remove President Trump's name from the institution as part of an ongoing court case. The judge also extended a block on the Justice Department's proposed $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund and approved the DOJ's approval of Paramount's $110 billion bid for Warner Bros.

Paramount has received approval to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery for $110 billion, including CNN. The merger has raised concerns about media censorship and heightened control over the US entertainment industry.

The Justice Department approved Paramount's bid to acquire Warner Bros. The merger faces opposition from some of Hollywood’s biggest stars, who expressed their concerns in an open letter in late April.

The Justice Department approved Paramount's bid to acquire Warner Bros. The merger faced opposition from some of Hollywood’s biggest stars, who expressed their concerns in an open letter in late April.

The Justice Department approved the $110 billion merger of Paramount and Warner Brothers Discovery, concluding the investigation found no threats to competition or consumers.

The US Justice Department has approved the merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. The Paramount water tower is located on the Paramount studio lot in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California.

The Department of Justice approved Paramount’s $110 billion bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, clearing a key regulatory hurdle for the merger. The DOJ analysis concluded the transaction would not harm competition or consumers.

The Department of Justice approved Paramount's $111 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. Earlier this year, Paramount successfully fended off a rival bid from Netflix for Warner Bros.

The Justice Department has approved Paramount's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, merging two major studios. Paramount, owner of CBS, will unite with Warner Bros. Discovery, which includes HBO and CNN.

Paramount's $111-billion acquisition of Warner Bros. has received approval from the U.S. Justice Department, marking a key step toward reshaping Hollywood through the merger.

The DOJ has approved the Paramount-WBD merger, a key milestone for the $110 billion deal. However, the merger could still face legal challenges from state attorneys general.

Bari Weiss, editor-in-chief of CBS News, has sparked controversy by implementing disruptive changes, including the ouster of Scott Pelley, a longtime 60 Minutes journalist. Her tenure, marked by accusations of compromising editorial norms and favoring the Trump administration, has drawn criticism from media experts who argue such upheaval hinders effective organizational change.

Robert James 'R.J.' Cipriani has requested a Los Angeles Superior Court judge to dismiss the lawsuit he filed against Jeff Shell in March. The lawsuit, described as a 'scorched-earth' legal battle, had contributed to Shell's career decline at Paramount.

The European Union is reviewing the proposed merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. due to concerns over backing from Middle Eastern wealth funds. The merger involves Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank, Calif., and Paramount Pictures in Los Angeles.

Two women who dated Graham Platner criticized responses to their accusations against him, as reported by the Free Press. Free Press reporter Audrey Fahlberg discussed the reporting on 'The Takeout.'

Netflix's film division chief Dan Lin stated the company will not collaborate with filmmakers who prioritize theatrical releases, aligning with Netflix's push for shorter theater windows (e.g., 17 days) and streaming-first strategies. This contrasts with Paramount's potential acquisition of Warner Bros., which aims to preserve the traditional theatrical model.

The UK government is investigating Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. The deal is under scrutiny by UK authorities.

The UK is investigating Paramount's $110 billion takeover of Warner. The article mentions Paramount Studios in Los Angeles.

U.S. states are preparing to sue to block Paramount's $110 billion Warner Bros. deal. California is leading the effort, with about 10 states drafting a complaint they could file as soon as this month.

US states are reportedly planning to sue to block Paramount's Warner Bros. takeover. California's attorney general Rob Bonta launched a probe into the deal shortly after it was announced.

Bill Maher challenged Sen. Chris Murphy's claims that President Donald Trump and allies are influencing CBS and '60 Minutes' through regulatory pressure, dismissing the turmoil at CBS as routine corporate changes. Murphy argued that Trump is installing 'friendly ownership' at media companies, while Maher questioned evidence of political interference and noted no visible shift in '60 Minutes' reporting.