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Paramount-WBD unlikely to see binding EU commitments for cinemas, Vue CEO says

By Nicholas Hirst ( March 5, 2026, 14:41 GMT | Insight) -- Paramount Skydance taking over Warner Bros. Discovery holds concerns for Vue Cinemas' boss Tim Richards, although he views formal European commitments in relation to cinema releases as unlikely, he told MLex. Paramount has said it is in talks with the European Commission in preparation for making a formal request for the EU merger regulator to approve its $111 billion deal.Vue Cinemas' chief executive has reservations about Paramount Skydance taking over Warner Bros. Discovery, although he views formal EU merger commitments in relation to cinema releases as unlikely. ...

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