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    California Democrats Drop Antitrust Suit Over Paramount-Warner Deal●TL;DR: California Democrats have abandoned their antitrust lawsuit against Paramount's $111 billion merger with Warner BMmastodonWorldLaw & Courts912 d ago

    California Democrats have withdrawn their antitrust lawsuit challenging Paramount's $111 billion merger with Warner Brothers, allowing the controversial deal to move ahead without significant conditions. Commenters are highlighting the retreat as a notable win for the media consolidation, with critics questioning why state officials abandoned the challenge and what it means for future antitrust enforcement against major entertainment mergers.

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    Paramount has completed its $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros Discovery, the parent company of HBO Max, marking one of the largest media mergers in history. The deal reshapes the streaming and studio landscape, combining Paramount's assets with Warner Bros' film and TV library. Coverage is also highlighting HBO Max content success, with a new sci-fi series reaching number one globally on the platform.

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    CNN Staff Describe 'Funeral' Mood Amid Paramount-Warner Bros Deal●CNN Mood 'Like a Funeral' as Paramount Acquires Warner BrosYhnWar811 d ago

    Paramount has won the battle to acquire Warner Bros., and the mood inside CNN — the news network now falling under the combined company — is being described as 'like a funeral', with the path forward described as hazy. Employees are said to be anxious about what the ownership change means for the network's direction, staffing and editorial independence, with little clarity offered so far.

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    Warner Bros.' film 'Digger' has collapsed at the box office, a flop arriving just as the studio's top film executives exit the company. The double blow raises fresh questions about the studio's film strategy and leadership direction, with the commercial failure now closely tied to the shake-up at the top of Warner's movie operation.

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    David Ellison faces steep challenges after Warner Bros. battle▼After a bruising battle for Warner Bros., David Ellison faces daunting challenges in Hollywood✉newsCultureEntertainment13 d ago

    David Ellison has emerged from a contentious fight for Warner Bros., and attention now turns to what he will do with the studio. Commentators note that winning the battle was the easy part: he must manage heavy costs, restore the studio's film slate, and compete with streaming rivals. Industry observers describe his path forward in Hollywood as daunting.

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    Warner Bros. is moving forward with a sequel to 'Crazy Rich Asians', now developed as a series for HBO, years after the hit 2018 film. In other HBO news, Spanish actress Susana Abaitua has begun filming 'Miranda Compulsiva', a new comedic thriller for HBO Max. Both projects point to HBO expanding its slate with adaptations and original Spanish-language productions for its streaming platform.

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    Paramount has agreed a deal to acquire Warner Bros., bringing together franchises such as Star Trek and Batman under one roof. The combined company will operate as Skydance, and questions are mounting about what the merger means for the HBO Max streaming service, its content library and subscribers. Reports describe the agreement as a high-stakes gambit that clinched one of the biggest media mergers in years.

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    Will Forte is drawing attention on two fronts. The actor appeared on 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?' alongside Taran Killam, where the pair wore iconic Kansas City shirts that caught the attention of local outlets. At the same time, 'The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie', featuring Forte as the voice of Wile E. Coyote, is winning praise at the box office after dodging Warner Bros.' shelving of the film.

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    Paramount Skydance completes $111 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery●Paramount Skydance has completed its $111B merger with Warner Bros. DiscoveryYhnWar27239 min ago

    Paramount Skydance has finalized its $111 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, creating one of the largest media and entertainment companies in the world. The deal combines Paramount's studio and CBS assets with Warner Bros.' film studios, HBO and cable networks, reshaping Hollywood's competitive landscape and drawing attention to what consolidated ownership will mean for streaming, content libraries and jobs across the industry.

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    Paramount has completed its major takeover of Warner Bros., with Skydance now officially part of the deal. The acquisition brings together two of Hollywood's biggest studios, combining their film and television libraries under one roof. Dutch media are covering the closure of the deal, which ranks among the largest entertainment mergers in recent years.

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    Call to boycott entertainment amid Paramount-Warner Bros merger●❝ Boycott all movies, entertainments, concerts, newspapers which are in any way connected with the quisling authorities.MmastodonCultureFilm1065 d ago

    With the Skydance-era Paramount-Warner Bros merger officially closing, a call is circulating to boycott all films, concerts, and newspapers tied to 'quisling authorities' — the term used in the wartime Simple Sabotage Field Manual for collaborators with occupying powers. The quote frames the merged media giant as illegitimate, urging audiences to withhold support from its output and allied outlets.

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    David Ellison, who built Skydance into a major Hollywood studio now at the centre of the Warner Bros. Discovery story, says his ambitions go beyond film. He wants to reshape the company as a technology business, combining entertainment output with tech-driven operations. The remarks are drawing attention as observers weigh what the strategy could mean for the wider media industry and Ellison's rapidly expanding empire.

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    Michael De Luca and Pamela Abdy are leaving their roles at Warner Bros. once Paramount completes its acquisition of the studio. The news puts a spotlight on James Gunn, who leads DC Studios under Warner Bros. and whose future role in the film division is now a major question for fans and industry watchers.

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    Attention is on Warner Bros. and DC Studios following an analysis of Pam Abdy and Mike De Luca's tenure at the studio, describing their legacy as defined by strong taste and risky creative swings. The piece examines how their leadership choices shaped Warner's film slate, a topic of interest given the studio's high-stakes DC relaunch and ongoing debate over its creative direction.

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    David Warner is drawing attention in India as cricket coverage centres on his name. Outlets are debating the best current ODI, T20 and Test batters, with Warner praised among them, while commentary revisits Australia's ball-tampering scandal and its aftermath. Separately, World Championship of Legends 2026 batting rankings after eight matches are being discussed, though Warner's exact position remains unclear.

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    Skydance executives have told staff that layoffs will follow the merger of Paramount and Warner Bros., according to a memo reported by Variety. The acknowledgment confirms fears among employees at both media companies as the deal moves toward combining two of Hollywood's biggest studios. Attention is now on how deep the job cuts will go and which divisions will be hit first.

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    Moderna will replace Warner Bros Discovery in the Nasdaq 100 index, according to Reuters. The move reflects the reshuffling of the index based on company size and trading activity, and comes as investors are closely watching biotech and vaccine-maker stocks. The change typically triggers buying from index-tracking funds and draws attention to the company's share performance.

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    David Ellison has named Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz as co-CEO of the merged Paramount-Warner Bros. company. The move comes as Ellison's Paramount Skydance advances its roughly $17 billion takeover of Warner Bros., a deal that will unite two major Hollywood studios. Kreiz, credited with turning around Mattel's film business, will now help lead one of the entertainment industry's largest combinations, drawing close attention from media and business observers.

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    David Ellison's Skydance-linked Paramount has completed its merger with Warner Bros. and is moving quickly to reshape the combined studio. Ellison is putting his own leadership stamp on Warner Bros., while Michael De Luca and Pamela Abdy are departing. DC Studios co-chairs James Gunn and Peter Safran will stay on, and Tom Cruise's new film 'Digger' is drawing attention amid the upheaval.

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    Paramount and Warner Bros. merger renamed Skydance▼Paramount-Warner Bros. renamed Skydance🦋bluesky3.4K5 d ago

    Reports indicate Paramount and Warner Bros. are being rebranded under the Skydance name following their combination. The move signals Skydance's takeover of the combined media operations and marks a major consolidation in Hollywood. Discussion centers on what the rebrand means for the studios' film and TV slates, staff, and the future of two of America's most storied entertainment brands.

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    The $110 billion merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery has closed after a nearly yearlong regulatory and legal battle, with David Ellison announcing the combined company will take the Skydance name. The deal cleared a judge's review to create a Hollywood giant, drawing criticism from actor Mark Ruffalo, who blasted the consolidation and its implications for the entertainment industry.

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    David Ellison's Skydance has moved forward with its merger with Warner Bros., a deal being framed as the end of the Warner name and the start of a new Hollywood era. The Guardian asks how the combination will really affect studios, staff and film slates, with industry observers debating whether consolidation will mean fewer risks, job cuts and a changed competitive landscape against Netflix and other streamers.

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    Paramount has officially taken over Warner Bros. Discovery, marking one of the largest mergers in Hollywood history. The deal brings together major studios, streaming services and TV assets, with HBO Max among the brands affected. German media are covering the move, and observers are watching what the consolidation means for competition in streaming and for the future of well-known studios and franchises.

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    British Records Association journal issue from 1988 highlighted●#1413 John Warner-Davies (ed) - Archives: The Journal of the British Records Association, Vol XVIII, No 80, October 1988MmastodonSportCricket38 d ago

    A 1988 issue of Archives, the journal of the British Records Association, edited by John Warner-Davies, has been noted as volume XVIII, number 80, from October 1988. The item, tagged with themes including archivists, cricket and gardens, is being shared among readers interested in archival and record-keeping literature.

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    Former NFL quarterback Kurt Warner criticised Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott for a costly mistake in the team's loss to the Baltimore Ravens, telling him bluntly 'Don't be stupid' in comments picked up by Yahoo Sports. The remarks come as the Cowboys examine a pattern of self-destructive errors despite producing explosive plays. Meanwhile, NFL discussion around quarterbacks continues, with Denver Broncos fans debating whether Bo Nix is the franchise's long-term answer.

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    A new look behind the scenes of Australian cricket's sandpaper scandal is drawing attention, revisiting the 2018 ball-tampering affair in South Africa that led to bans for Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft and shook the sport in Australia. The episode remains one of the biggest crises in the country's cricketing history, and fresh coverage of it continues to spark debate among fans about accountability and the sport's culture.

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    David Ellison, Paramount's chief executive, is drawing attention as reports swirl about a potential merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery. The story is circulating alongside other major business headlines, including Elon Musk's return to trillionaire status and warnings from AI researchers. Analysts are watching how a combined Paramount-WBD would reshape the media landscape.

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    A judge has approved a settlement with state attorneys general, clearing the final legal hurdle for the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, which is now set to close next week. The deal will combine major film and TV assets and reshape the streaming landscape, with HBO Max expected to be folded into the newly combined company's offerings.

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    US markets rallied, with the S&P 500 hitting a record high, as investors cautiously awaited the release of Federal Reserve FOMC minutes. Australian shares were set to edge up at the open, with gains led by miners and property stocks and oil prices steady. In other corporate news, Paramount closed a $158 billion takeover of Warner Bros, and Elon Musk returned to trillionaire status as SpaceX surged in value.

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    Alejandro G Iñárritu's 'Digger', starring Tom Cruise as a loudmouth oil tycoon, opened to just $8 million, with Warner Bros. reportedly facing losses of around $150 million on the eco-satire. The flop lands as Warner Bros. sits on the cusp of a merger, while Anne Hathaway's 'Verity' took the No. 1 weekend spot. Reviews are split, with some critics calling the film Cruise's boldest risk in years.

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    Paramount, led by Skydance chief David Ellison, has finalised its merger with Warner Bros., creating one of the largest studios in Hollywood. The deal combines two major film and television libraries under one roof, and Reuters reported the completion as the companies closed out the transaction. Industry observers are watching what the combined powerhouse means for streaming competition and the future of theatrical releases.

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    A feature film set in the Game of Thrones universe now has an official release date, according to Gizmodo. The project marks the franchise's return to the big screen following the end of the HBO series, and fans are discussing what the movie will cover and which characters may return.

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    Warner Bros.' film 'Digger' has collapsed at the box office, according to Bloomberg, in a development linked to the exit of the studio's film chiefs. The high-profile release failed to draw audiences, deepening turmoil at the top of Warner's movie division and prompting questions about the studio's strategy heading into its 2026 slate of releases.

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    Warner Bros. Releases Model Citizen Official Trailer●Model Citizen | Official Trailer | Warner Bros. Entertainment▶youtubeCultureEntertainment1.8M1 h ago

    Warner Bros. Entertainment has released the official trailer for its film Model Citizen. The trailer is drawing large audiences and strong engagement as viewers share their first impressions of the movie's story and cast online.

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    Paramount and Warner Bros merge, carrying heavy debt load●Paramount, Warner Bros Formally Merge, Form Giant Mountain of Disastrous DebtYhnWar5339 min ago

    Paramount and Warner Bros have formally completed their merger, creating a major new Hollywood combination that also carries a large pile of debt. Techdirt's report frames the deal skeptically, warning that the combined company's financial burden could prove disastrous, and readers are actively debating whether the merger can survive its balance sheet.

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    Paramount and Warner Bros. close $110 billion mega-merger●Controversial $110 billion mega-merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. finally closes https://www.engadget.com/2278715/parMmastodonCultureEntertainment35 d ago

    The $110 billion merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. has officially closed, combining two of Hollywood's biggest studios into a single media giant. The deal had been widely criticized and contested along the way, with concerns raised about industry consolidation. Its completion is drawing attention across the entertainment and business worlds.

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    Verge podcast weighs Warner Bros. against Skydance fight▼Will Warner Bros. kill Skydance -- or will David Ellison kill Warner Bros? https://www.theverge.com/podcast/1008733/warnMmastodonCultureEntertainment31 d ago

    The Verge's podcast episode frames a high-stakes standoff between Warner Bros. and Skydance, the studio led by David Ellison, asking whether the Hollywood heavyweight will outlast the newer rival or be felled by it. The discussion touches on debt and the risk of failure for both sides, making it a talking point amid ongoing consolidation and uncertainty in the entertainment business.

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    Paramount completes historic Warner Bros. merger to form Skydance●Paramount closes historic Warner Bros. merger to form Skydance https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/06/paramount-closes-historMmastodonBusiness45 d ago

    Paramount has closed its merger with Warner Bros., creating a new combined company operating under the Skydance name. The deal brings together two of Hollywood's most storied studios in one of the biggest media consolidations in years. The move is drawing attention across the entertainment and tech business world as observers weigh its impact on streaming, film slates, and the wider media landscape.

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    Game Of Thrones: Aegon's Conquest Film Set For 2029▼‘Game Of Thrones: Aegon’s Conquest’ Movie Gets 2029 Release Date✉newsCultureFilm11 d ago

    Warner Bros. has dated its Game Of Thrones film 'Aegon's Conquest' for release in 2029, marking the franchise's move to the big screen. The project will explore the Targaryen conquest of Westeros. Fans are weighing in on whether the long-awaited big-screen return can revive momentum for the saga after mixed reactions to the final TV seasons.

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    Russian-language gaming and film outlets are covering the $111 billion merger between Paramount and Warner Bros., which is set to be completed on October 6. Alongside the deal, HBO Max content is in the news, with an official Russian trailer released for the new Harry Potter series and the Lanterns season one finale trailer hinting at Hal Jordan's resurrection.