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Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Settlement

Settlement talks between Paramount and state attorneys general over the Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition face political and legal hurdles due to disagreements on key issues.

1. 9/21/2026Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Settlement Talks Face Political and Legal Hurdles

   Settlement talks between Paramount and 12 state attorneys general over the $111 billion Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition remain stalled, with some AGs opposing proposed terms as too lenient. Key issues include CNN editorial independence, film release guarantees, and potential cable channel sales, while political pressures and legal deadlines complicate negotiations.