Paramount acquisition of Warner Bros. cleared by US DOJ
By Khushita Vasant ( June 12, 2026, 23:36 GMT | Insight) -- The US Department of Justice's Antitrust Division has closed its investigation into Paramount Skydance's proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, concluding that the deal is not likely to harm competition or American consumers in the markets for streaming, linear television or theatrical film production and distribution.The US Department of Justice's Antitrust Division has closed its investigation into Paramount Skydance's proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, concluding that the deal is unlikely to harm competition or American consumers....
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