Judge Orders Pause on Paramount Warner Merger After Challenge from 12 States A federal judge has temporarily blocked the $81 billion merger between Paramount and Warner Bros.
Discovery, a deal that would combine two of Hollywood's largest players. The decision was made after 12 states filed suit against the merger, arguing it would "extinguish competition" in Hollywood.
The states claim the combination would lead to fewer choices for consumers, particularly moviegoers and cable customers across the US.