Warner Bros.
Coverage of Warner Bros. in the Nexus archive.
- Paramount is demanding states post a $1.88 billion bond over its stalled Warner Bros. merger
Paramount is demanding that states post a $1.88 billion bond related to its stalled Warner Bros. merger. The company reports that every month of court-ordered delay incurs a cost of approximately $7 million per day in ticking fees owed to Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders.
- ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ was canned by Warner Bros. But 3 years later, that’s not all folks
Warner Bros. initially canceled the film “Coyote vs. Acme,” citing cost concerns and tax write-offs alongside other projects. Nearly three years later, following an outcry, Ketchup Entertainment acquired the movie for about $50 million, setting its highly anticipated release date for August 28.
- Inside David Ellison's desperate fight for Warner Bros.
Paramount's board approved David Ellison's plan involving a relocation of headquarters to save money. This move suggests efforts linked to David Ellison and Warner Bros.
- Paramount's Warner Bros. merger is heading to an antitrust trial in March 2027
Paramount's merger with Warner Bros. is set to face an antitrust trial starting in March 2027. The company could face over $1 billion in daily penalties before a judicial ruling on the deal.
- Paramount CEO says politics fueling Warner Bros. merger battle
Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison claims politics are driving the merger battle involving Warner Bros. He made these remarks during a speaking engagement at the Bloomberg Screentime conference in Los Angeles.
- Paramount CEO David Ellison confident about closing Warner Bros. deal despite lawsuit: ‘We’ll win at trial’
Paramount CEO David Ellison expressed confidence in finalizing the Warner Bros. deal despite ongoing legal challenges, while the company reported mixed second-quarter results with increased streaming and studio revenue counterbalancing television revenue declines.
- David Zaslav loses $80 million camp bid as hedge funders swoop in
David Zaslav, Warner Bros. CEO and President, lost a $80 million camp bid after increasing his offer from $68 million in a high-stakes competition for camps. Hedge funders secured the bid following his loss.
- David Zaslav loses $80 million camp bid as hedge funders swoop in
David Zaslav, CEO and President of Warner Bros., increased his bid to $80 million for camps but lost to hedge funders. The initial bid was $68 million in a high-stakes competition.
- Paramount CEO confident on Warner Bros. merger — as actors like Benedict Cumberbatch, Alan Cumming call for UK to block it
Paramount CEO is confident the Warner Bros. merger will proceed without legal issues, despite actors like Benedict Cumberbatch and Alan Cumming urging the UK to block the deal.
- AI is running on borrowed money
Wealth from Oracle, the giant tech company founded by Larry Ellison, is enabling Larry and his son, David, to become media moguls. David has taken control of Paramount and is leading an $111 billion bid to acquire Warner Bros.
- Warner Bros. lawsuit accuses Amazon of illegally poaching executives
Warner Bros. has filed a lawsuit against Amazon, alleging the company illegally poached executives. The case will likely reignite discussions about the enforceability of term employment agreements under California law.
- Paramount agrees to pause merger during California court case
Paramount has agreed to pause its merger with Warner Bros., delaying the $110 billion acquisition until next year. The decision comes amid a California court case involving the merger.
- Paramount agrees to pause Warner Bros deal while court case plays out
Paramount has agreed to pause its Warner Bros deal pending a court case. The delay could cost Paramount $1.7bn in fees if the deal is not finalized by June 2024.
- Paramount agrees to delay Warner Bros. merger into 2027
Paramount has agreed to delay its merger with Warner Bros. into 2027 to allow time for legal cases from states and the Writers Guild of America (WGA) to be heard.
- Paramount agrees to delay closing Warner buyout for months while judge considers states’ challenge
Paramount, owned by Skydance, has agreed to delay the closing of its $81 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. for months while a judge reviews a challenge from states.
- Paramount Skydance agrees to halt Warner Bros. merger until next June
Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. have agreed to halt their merger until next June. The article mentions Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank, Calif., and Paramount Pictures lot in Los Angeles as key locations.
- European Union gives its greenlight to Paramount and Warner’s mega merger with some conditions
The European Union has approved Paramount's $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros. The approval comes with certain conditions.
- US judge suspends Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros
A US judge has suspended Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. The article mentions Paramount Studios in Los Angeles but provides no further details about the acquisition or judicial reasoning.
- US judge orders pause on Paramount–Warner Bros merger
A US judge has ordered a pause on the merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. The merger agreement imposes a $650 million quarterly fee risk for Paramount if delays extend beyond September.
- Paramount and Warner Bros. merger hit with temporary restraining order
A California judge granted a temporary restraining order against the merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. due to antitrust concerns raised in a lawsuit by state attorneys general.
- Federal judge puts Paramount-Warner Bros. merger on ice
A federal judge in California granted a request from a coalition of states to halt the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger while antitrust and anticompetition claims are reviewed. The merger is on hold as the claims are addressed.
- Faceoff brewing over Paramount-Warner Bros. merger
A federal judge is considering whether to block the $110 billion merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. due to antitrust concerns. Twelve states argue the merger violates the Clayton Antitrust Act, claiming it would reduce competition in the film and cable industries, while Paramount's attorneys counter that the states' evidence is insufficient and the market is expanding with new competitors.
- California Dems rally to stop Paramount-Warner Bros. merger
California Democrats are opposing the merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. The article states that the U.S. is at risk of losing a signature industry.
- California Dems rally to stop Paramount-Warner Bros. merger
California Democrats are opposing the merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. The article states the U.S. is at risk of losing a signature industry.
- Screenwriters union joins fight to stop Paramount-Warner merger
The Screenwriters union has joined efforts to oppose the proposed merger between Paramount and Warner. The article references Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank, California, as part of the context.
- Writers Guild of America seeks to block Paramount’s buyout of Warner in latest merger challenge
The Writers Guild of America is challenging Paramount’s $81 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. The guild has become the latest group to oppose the merger.
- Paramount taps well-known crisis comms firm as David Ellison wages public legal battle over $110B Warner Bros. deal
Paramount is hiring crisis communications firm Brunswick Group to address a lawsuit aiming to block David Ellison's $110B Warner Bros. deal. The legal battle centers on the proposed merger between Paramount and Warner Bros.
- Paramount-Warner Bros. Deal Challenged by California, States
Paramount and Warner Bros. have a deal that is being challenged by California and other states. The legal challenge involves potential antitrust or regulatory concerns.
- States sue to stop Warner-Paramount merger
Several states, including California, sued Warner Bros. and Paramount to block their $110 billion merger, arguing it would harm competition in film and cable markets. The lawsuit claims the consolidation would create a monopoly, reduce content diversity, and raise prices for consumers.
- Twelve states sued to block Paramount's $110 billion Warner Bros. merger
Twelve states, led by California, sued to block Paramount's $110 billion Warner Bros. merger, alleging the deal would raise prices and reduce competition in film distribution and cable TV.
- 12 states sue to block Paramount’s purchase of Warner Bros.
Twelve states, including California, are suing to block Paramount's $81 billion merger with Warner Bros., alleging it would reduce competition in Hollywood and threaten jobs. The states argue the combined entity would control significant portions of film and cable markets, while Paramount claims the lawsuit is politically motivated and maintains the deal raises no antitrust concerns.
- 12 states challenge Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros, say merger would 'extinguish competition'
Twelve states are challenging Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros, arguing the $81 billion merger would eliminate competition. The deal has received shareholder approval and could significantly reshape Hollywood.
- 12 states challenge Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros, say merger would 'extinguish competition'
12 states are challenging Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros, claiming the merger would 'extinguish competition'. The $81 billion Warner-Paramount merger has received shareholder approval, which could significantly reshape Hollywood.
- 12 states challenge Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros, say merger would 'extinguish competition'
Twelve states are challenging Paramount's $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros, arguing the merger would eliminate competition. The deal has received shareholder approval, potentially reshaping Hollywood.
- 12 states challenge Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros, say merger would 'extinguish competition'
Twelve states are challenging Paramount's $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros, arguing the merger would eliminate competition. The deal has received shareholder approval and could significantly reshape Hollywood.
- California attorney general leads lawsuit to block Paramount-Warner Bros. merger
The California attorney general is leading a lawsuit with twelve other attorneys general to block the merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. Hollywood companies. The legal challenge targets a major merger between two Hollywood studios.
- California’s war on Paramount ramps up as state sues over $110B Warner Bros. deal — despite fears firm will ditch West Coast
California led a coalition of 12 attorneys general in suing Paramount over its $110B Warner Bros. deal, amid concerns the company may move away from the West Coast.
- Paramount weighs California exodus after state’s war on $110B Warner Bros. takeover
Paramount is considering a potential move from California due to the state's opposition to the $110B Warner Bros. takeover. The company has pledged to maintain both studio lots if the merged entity remains in California.
- Here are the tech leaders and ultrawealthy descending on rural Idaho as billionaire summer camp begins
Tech leaders and billionaires are attending the Allen & Co. conference in Sun Valley, Idaho, focusing on AI and media consolidation. Notable attendees include executives from Warner Bros., GM, OpenAI, and YouTube.
- Midjourney wants the Hollywood studios that sued it to show the court how they use AI
Midjourney has requested a court to compel Disney, Warner Bros., and Universal to disclose their AI usage. The companies were previously involved in a lawsuit against Midjourney.