Paramount says agreement with US states, WGA clears path for Warner deal
( September 21, 2026, 17:40 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Paramount Skydance said its agreement with California Attorney General Rob Bonta, other state attorneys general and the Writers Guild of America resolves the remaining concerns over its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, and it has now obtained clearance to complete the merger after competition authorities in nearly 70 jurisdictions approved the transaction. David Ellison, Paramount’s chairman and chief executive, said the commitments include producing more than 30 films annually and expanding US film production. Ellison said combining Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery would create “a stronger Hollywood” with more content, greater consumer choice and expanded opportunities for creative workers.Statement follows below:...
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