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‘Abbott Elementary’ Stars Sheryl Lee Ralph and Janelle James on the Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger: ‘We’ve Lost Too Many People’

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‘Abbott Elementary’ Stars Sheryl Lee Ralph and Janelle James on the Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger: ‘We’ve Lost Too Many People’
Variety
Variety49 mins ago
‘Abbott Elementary’ Stars Sheryl Lee Ralph and Janelle James on the Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger: ‘We’ve Lost Too Many People’
As “Abbott Elementary” gears up for Season 6 production in just a few short weeks, stars Sheryl Lee Ralph, Janelle James and Luke Tennie are reflecting on turbulent changes in the industry — from the pending Paramount-Warner Bros. merger to production struggling in Los Angeles. “Any time there is a consolidation, somet
CBC News
CBC News15 hrs ago
Hamilton anti-racism groups give tips on how to avoid unwittingly renting venues to groups deemed extremist
Dominion Society, which supports deporting immigrants en masse, is advertising a conference in Hamilton this month. It's prompted anti-racism groups to advise venues and businesses on how to avoid unwittingly booking events by groups they say promote hate, an issue that's come up in other parts of the country.
Deadline
Deadline1 days ago
Paramount’s Warner Concessions In UK Give “Powerful Credibility” To U.S. Lawsuit, Says Anti-Merger Group
Paramount’s antitrust commitments in the UK to secure approval for its $111 billion Warner Bros. Discovery deal strengthens the hand of the 12 state attorneys general suing to block the merger. That’s the view of Block the Merger, a creative industries coalition that has come together to campaign against the union betw
Breitbart
Breitbart1 days ago
U.K. Approves Paramount's $81B Merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, as Long as It Does Not Combine HBO Max with Paramount+
Paramount Skydance received approval - with limitations - from UK regulators Thursday as it pursues its $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, marking one more step towards completing the deal.
Times of India
Times of India1 days ago
Paramount CEO: Hollywood needs audiences to make Warner Bros deal a success
David Ellison, CEO of Paramount Skydance, stands firm in support of the proposed merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, dismissing antitrust allegations as misguided. He highlights that the heart of the matter lies in trust rather than market share. With a vision to rejuvenate Hollywood, Ellison aims for a dramatic increa
This is Money
This is Money2 days ago
Warner Bros merger gets thumbs up from UK watchdog after Paramount agrees concessions
The tie-up will create one of the world's largest film and TV groups controlling studios behind franchises such as Top Gun starring Tom Cruise (pictured).
The Times
The Times2 days ago
Paramount gets UK approval for $110bn Warner Bros takeover
Paramount gets UK approval for $110bn Warner Bros takeover  The Times
New York Post
New York Post2 days ago
Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger gets boost after UK approval
"We have cleared this deal as it does not raise competition concerns in the UK. The evidence shows that, after the merger, Paramount will continue to face sufficient competition in the various areas it operates in," the Competition and Markets Authority said.
UPI
UPI2 days ago
U.K. officials approve Paramount takeover of Warner Bros.
British officials have approved Paramount-Skydance's $111 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery after assurances from Paramount.
UK allows Paramount-Warner Bros. merger to go through
The United Kingdom gave the green light to Paramount Skydance’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery on Wednesday, clearing a major regulatory hurdle for the $111 billion merger. The U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority approved the deal following its Phase 1 investigation. The British regulator’s decision means t
CTV News
CTV News2 days ago
U.K. won’t intervene in Paramount’s US$81 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery
British regulators gave Paramount the greenlight for its US$81 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, clearing another hurdle for the mega merger.
Guardian US
Guardian US2 days ago
Paramount concessions lead UK to approve takeover of Warner Bros
Culture secretary Lisa Nandy says she will not intervene in £85bn deal after securing guarantees on Channel 5 The UK culture secretary, Lisa Nandy, has said she will not intervene in Paramount’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, removing one of the remaining obstacles to the blockbuster deal. However, Para
UK won't intervene in Paramount's $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery
British regulators on Thursday gave Paramount the greenlight for its $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros
The Independent
The Independent2 days ago
UK won't intervene in Paramount's $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery
British regulators on Thursday gave Paramount the greenlight for its $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros
Le Monde
Le Monde2 days ago
UK gives green light to Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros
The UK's main competition and consumer protection regulator found that the takeover would not weaken competition in film distribution, children's TV and streaming services.
UK gives green light to Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros
The UK's main competition and consumer protection regulator found that the takeover would not weaken competition in film distribution, children's TV and streaming services.
UK clears Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros
Britain on Thursday gave the green light to Paramount Skydance’s US$110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, as the entertainment and media mega-deal still faces a key hurdle in the United States. The UK government and the antitrust watchdog both cleared the deal after initially raising concerns over media plura
Warner Bros. CEO Confident Paramount Deal Will Close - WSJ
Warner Bros. CEO Confident Paramount Deal Will Close  WSJ
Reuters
Reuters2 days ago
Britain clears Paramount's $110 billion takeover ​of Warner Bros.
Britain clears Paramount's $110 billion takeover ​of Warner Bros.  Reuters
British authorities approve Paramount's Warner Bros. deal
Paramount now has clearances from around the world, but David Ellison's company still faces an antitrust trial in California in its battle with state attorneys general
City AM
City AM2 days ago
Competition watchdog clears Paramount Warner Bros acquisition
The UK competition watchdog has cleared the merger of Hollywood heavyweights Paramount and Warner Bros after concluding it does not pose an issue to competitiveness in the UK. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) confirmed it would not investigate the matter further on Wednesday, as it did not “give rise to a re
Financial Times
Financial Times2 days ago
Paramount agrees safeguards for UK approval of $110bn WBD deal
David Ellison makes commitments on news provision, investment and programming to win government nod
UK gives effective green light to Paramount Warner Bros deal
The UK will now not intervene in one of the biggest media deals in history after assurances were provided to the government.
Quartz
Quartz2 days ago
Warner Bros. Discovery's streaming revenue grew 10% as Paramount merger heads to trial
WBD's streaming segment topped $3 billion in revenue, but total quarterly revenue fell 11% and missed Wall Street expectations
CNBC
CNBC2 days ago
Warner Bros. Discovery reports 10% jump in streaming revenue ahead of proposed Paramount combination
Warner Bros. Discovery's streaming segment surpassed $3 million in revenue for the second quarter, marking a 10% increase from the year prior
U.K. Competition Watchdog Approves Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Mega-Deal
The Competition and Markets Authority concluded that the merged entity "would continue to face competition from "Universal, Disney and Sony and a range of other smaller studios."
CNN
CNN2 days ago
Britain clears $110 billion Paramount-Warner Bros. merger | CNN Business
Britain clears $110 billion Paramount-Warner Bros. merger | CNN Business  CNN
CNET
CNET3 days ago
Paramount CEO: Warner Merger Will Happen, and AI Won’t Replace Human Storytelling
But viewers may one day be able to use AI to stand on the bridge of the Enterprise, or speak to the Paw Patrol dogs.
MyJoyOnline
MyJoyOnline3 days ago
Paramount chief executive David Ellison breaks silence on Warner Bros mega merger
Paramount Skydance chief executive David Ellison has broken his silence, defending his company's $110bn (£86bn) takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery.
NYT Business
NYT Business4 days ago
Judge Sets Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Trial for March
Paramount, which struck a $111 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros., had requested a November trial for an antitrust lawsuit brought by state attorneys general.
BBC News
BBC News4 days ago
Paramount chief executive David Ellison breaks silence on Warner Bros mega merger
The chief executive of Paramount-Skydance says criticism of $110bn (£82m) merger with Warner Bros. relies on outdated Hollywood model.
Fortune
Fortune4 days ago
Why Paramount might win its case and still run out of time to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery
Vince Lombardi once said “We didn’t lose the game; we just ran out of time.” Hollywood has seen this movie before, and only a decade ago.
Billboard
Billboard🏁 first to report5 days ago
Warner Music Group Q3 Revenue Up 10% on Double-Digit Streaming Growth
The company released earnings earlier than expected following last week's news of chief financial officer Armin Zerza's sudden departure.