Writers Guild of America
Coverage of Writers Guild of America in the Nexus archive.
- Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery judge sets 2027 trial date for antitrust fight
A federal judge set a March 2027 trial date for antitrust lawsuits challenging Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The delay imposes significant financial costs on Paramount, which must pay $7 million daily in ticking fees until the merger closes, and reflects opposition from state attorneys general and the Writers Guild of America. Paramount CEO David Ellison defended the deal, emphasizing CNN's editorial independence.
- Paramount, Warner agree to delay merger amid legal challenges
Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery agreed to delay their $110 billion merger amid legal challenges from 12 states and the Writers Guild of America, which argue the deal would violate antitrust laws by reducing competition. A federal judge temporarily blocked the merger, citing concerns over market consolidation and potential harm to consumers and the entertainment industry.
- Paramount delays closing Warner buyout while judge considers states' challenge
Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery have delayed closing their $81 billion merger until next year while a judge evaluates a challenge from 12 states seeking to block the deal. A temporary restraining order was granted, and the case is moving toward an antitrust trial, with both sides claiming victory.
- Paramount says it will pause its Warner acquisition while legal challenges play out
Paramount has paused its acquisition of Warner due to legal challenges from a dozen states and the Writers Guild of America.
- Paramount agrees to delay Warner Bros. merger into 2027
Paramount has agreed to delay its merger with Warner Bros. into 2027 to allow time for legal cases from states and the Writers Guild of America (WGA) to be heard.
- Paramount Skydance agrees to freeze its WBD mega-merger while the antitrust cases are decided
Paramount Skydance has agreed to pause its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery while antitrust cases from 12 US states and the Writers Guild of America are resolved, likely leading to a court battle. The merger freeze will last until five days after the cases are ruled or June 1, 2027, whichever comes first, with both companies' stock prices declining following the announcement.
- Writers Guild of America seeks to block Paramount’s buyout of Warner in latest merger challenge
The Writers Guild of America is challenging Paramount’s $81 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. The guild has become the latest group to oppose the merger.
- Actors’ union approves 4-year contract with studios and streamers
Television and movie actors' union SAG-AFTRA ratified a four-year contract with studios and streamers, securing protections against AI-generated actors and ensuring labor stability. Over 90% of members approved the deal, which includes compensation gains and reinforced benefit plans.
- Actors’ union approves 4-year contract with studios and streamers
SAG-AFTRA members ratified a four-year contract with studios and streamers, including protections against AI-generated performers. The deal, approved by over 90% of voters, aims to prevent the widespread use of synthetic actors and reinforces compensation and benefit security.
- Actors' union approves 4-year contract with studios and streamers
Television and movie actors ratified a four-year contract with studios and streamers, including protections against AI-generated synthetic actors. The deal, approved by over 90% of participating members, aims to prevent future strikes and aligns with a similar four-year agreement by the Writers Guild of America.