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A judge has approved an $11 billion merger between Paramount and Warner Bros., a ruling that would combine two of Hollywood's biggest studios and reshape the entertainment landscape. The decision is drawing wide attention as people debate what the consolidation means for the film and television industry, competition, and the future of streaming.

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.

A wave of leadership changes is hitting major media and consumer companies. Mattel, Condé Nast, and the newly merged Paramount-Warner Bros. are all preparing for shifts at the top, according to Fast Company. The combined Paramount-Warner Bros. merger is adding pressure on executives as companies reposition for streaming, publishing, and toy market challenges. Commentators are watching how new CEOs will steer through consolidation and industry disruption.

Warner Bros is developing a Game of Thrones movie centred on Aegon's Conquest, the Targaryen invasion of Westeros, with a theatrical release planned for 2029. The announcement has drawn attention as the franchise's first feature film, extending the universe beyond House of the Dragon and fuelling discussion among fans about casting, scope and how the conquest will be adapted.

HBO chief Casey Bloys says David Ellison intends to 'maintain what we've done' at the network, suggesting continuity at HBO as Ellison's Paramount moves to take over its parent company, Warner Bros. Discovery. The remarks come amid industry scrutiny over how a Paramount-led Warner Bros. would handle HBO's programming strategy and leadership, with Bloys signalling no major shake-up is expected.