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US Judge Pauses $81 Billion Paramount–Warner Merger After 12 States Push Back
mint - companies·Tuesday, 21 July 2026
A US judge has granted a temporary restraining order blocking the proposed $81 billion merger between Paramount and Warner. California and 11 other states argue the deal would significantly reduce competition in the US media and entertainment industry.
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A merged Paramount-Warner would be one of the biggest entertainment companies on the planet, controlling vast amounts of content that Indian audiences consume through streaming.
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