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Mike Rowe is suing Discovery for $2 million in alleged unpaid narrating fees. He previously sued Warner Bros. Discovery in June 2025 over residuals for the show 'Deadliest Catch' after it was added to streaming platforms.

Comcast’s CEO, Brian Roberts, has initiated potential major mergers and acquisitions activity. The article notes that Roberts was previously seen as an also-ran during the Warner Bros. Discovery competition.

President Trump's investment portfolio traded media stocks like Comcast and Warner Bros. Discovery in 2025 despite his public silence on them this year. His portfolio included Apple, Nvidia, Boeing, Meta, Disney, and others, with Comcast being the second-most traded. Regulatory scrutiny of Comcast's spinoff and past criticisms of its leadership by Trump are highlighted.

Banks are receiving bids on $49 billion in Paramount debt ahead of its sale. Paramount Skydance Corp. and Netflix Inc. are preparing for a prolonged bidding war over Warner Bros. Discovery Inc., expected to continue into 2026.

CNN journalist Paula Reid is leaving the network for MS NOW due to concerns over Paramount Skydance's acquisition of CNN and potential leadership changes under Paramount CEO David Ellison. Reid's decision follows reports that Bari Weiss, editor-in-chief of CBS News, may lead CNN, with other CNN journalists expressing fears about the merger's impact.

The UK government may challenge Paramount Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. French inflation decreased to 1.8% in June, and Spain's undocumented population is applying for legal status as part of an economic strategy.

The British regulator may challenge Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. Forrester Research notes differing perspectives, with the US viewing the merger as a political influence battle over media control, while the UK treats it as a structural competition issue decided by regulators.

The UK may intervene in Paramount Skydance’s proposed $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros Discovery, potentially referring it to the UK’s antitrust regulator. This follows the UK’s 2023 decision to block Microsoft’s $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, which was later reversed after Microsoft amended its terms.

The UK culture secretary, Lisa Nandy, plans to request regulators to review Paramount's $110bn acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, citing concerns over media plurality and competition. The merger would combine assets including Channel 5, CNN, TNT Sports, and streaming services Paramount+ and HBO Max.

Comcast plans to split into two publicly-traded companies: one focusing on media (including NBCUniversal and Sky) and another on broadband and wireless services. The split aims to allow each business to pursue growth independently, with completion expected in about a year pending approvals. Executives stated the move is not a step toward potential strategic transactions.

Paramount Skydance anticipates a joint lawsuit from New York and California to block its $81B merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. California is expected to lead the lawsuit due to its role as Hollywood's headquarters.

Democratic senators urged the FCC to pause the Paramount-Warner Bros Discovery merger until July 1 due to concerns about foreign ownership.

Three Democratic senators are urging the Federal Communications Commission to halt a merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery, citing national security risks linked to foreign investors. The senators wrote a joint letter to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr expressing concerns over the deal.

Amy Goodman, host of 'Democracy Now!', has spent 30 years reporting on underreported global issues. A new documentary, 'Steal This Story, Please!', chronicles her career and the growth of her news program. The U.S. Department of Justice recently closed an antitrust investigation into a $110 billion merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery.

Netflix has shown interest in acquiring Lionsgate Studios and previously attempted to buy Warner Bros. Discovery and Roku, though it lost out to Fox for Roku. The company emphasizes a 'disciplined' approach to M&A, with antitrust concerns and valuation challenges cited as barriers to some deals.

Paramount Skydance rejected an ad from the Freedom of the Press Foundation that criticized its leadership and merger with Warner Bros Discovery, citing a 'conflict of interest.' The ad targeted David Ellison and his father Larry Ellison.

The Justice Department approved Paramount's $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, concluding the merger does not threaten competition in film, television, or streaming. The deal combines Paramount (owner of CBS) with Warner Bros. Discovery (HBO, CNN), but faces ongoing investigations in California and the European Union. Critics, including Hollywood talent and states, argue the merger could reduce media diversity and creative opportunities.

The U.S. Justice Department concluded that Paramount Skydance's $81 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery will not harm competition or consumers, closing its antitrust investigation. The merger, opposed by critics and industry professionals over consolidation risks, is expected to boost competition in media and streaming, though it will involve significant job cuts due to duplication.

The U.S. Justice Department concluded that the Paramount Skydance merger with Warner Bros. Discovery will not harm competition or consumers, closing its antitrust probe. Regulators argued the deal would increase competition in media and streaming, though critics warn it could reduce industry diversity and lead to job losses.

The U.S. Justice Department has concluded that the merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery is unlikely to harm competition or consumers, closing its investigation. The deal, which faced a rival bid from Netflix, is expected to increase competition in the media and entertainment industry, though critics argue it may lead to job losses and reduced content diversity.

Paramount has received approval to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery for $110 billion, including CNN. The merger has raised concerns about media censorship and heightened control over the US entertainment industry.

The U.S. Justice Department has approved Paramount Skydance’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, stating it will not harm competition or consumers. The merger, which combines media and entertainment companies, has cleared a key regulatory hurdle.

The Department of Justice approved Paramount’s $110 billion bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, clearing a key regulatory hurdle for the merger. The DOJ analysis concluded the transaction would not harm competition or consumers.

The Justice Department has approved Paramount Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, clearing the way for a merger that will unite two of Hollywood’s most storied studios.

The Department of Justice approved Paramount's $111 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. Earlier this year, Paramount successfully fended off a rival bid from Netflix for Warner Bros.

The Justice Department has approved Paramount's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, merging two major studios. Paramount, owner of CBS, will unite with Warner Bros. Discovery, which includes HBO and CNN.

Paramount Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery has received approval from the DOJ, which stated it would not harm consumers or weaken competition.

SpaceX became the largest initial public offering in history, making Elon Musk a trillionaire. The Justice Department approved a merger between Paramount Skydance, the parent company of CBS News, and Warner Bros. Discovery.

The Department of Justice approved Paramount Skydance's $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, concluding it is not likely to harm competition.

The US Department of Justice approved the $111bn merger of Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros Discovery, despite concerns about reduced competition in film studios and potential merging of news networks CBS News and CNN. The deal remains under UK scrutiny and could face lawsuits from state attorneys general.

The US Justice Department has approved the $111 billion merger of Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros Discovery. The deal remains under UK scrutiny with a new investigation and could face lawsuits from state attorneys general, with concerns about reduced competition and merging news networks CBS News and CNN.

The Justice Department has approved the merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reported the development.

Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison has received US Department of Justice approval to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery in a $111 billion deal, positioning Paramount as a major Hollywood player. The DOJ stated the transaction is unlikely to harm competition or consumers, though challenges abroad and potential lawsuits remain.

The DOJ has approved the Paramount-WBD merger, a key milestone for the $110 billion deal. However, the merger could still face legal challenges from state attorneys general.

The U.S. Department of Justice has approved Paramount Skydance's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The approval follows antitrust review, with studios located in Burbank, California, and Los Angeles.

Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison highlights AI's role in boosting productivity by completing tasks in minutes that previously took hours. The company is adopting AI tools like Claude Code and implementing monthly spend limits on AI tokens as part of its 'tech-forward' strategy ahead of acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery.

The merger of Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery faces resistance from Hollywood, with potential additional costs if regulators delay the deal. The deal's progress could trigger financial risks for Paramount due to regulatory challenges.

Paramount Skydance alleges Netflix is attempting to influence regulators and stakeholders against its proposed merger with Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) through a 'scorched-earth campaign.' Makan Delrahim, Paramount's chief legal officer and a former assistant attorney general, sent a letter to the DOJ's Antitrust Division responding to concerns raised by the Teamsters union about job impacts from the merger.

CBS News boss Bari Weiss may oversee CNN's editorial operations if Paramount Skydance's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery is approved. Paramount executives are discussing candidates to manage business-side operations alongside Weiss.

The UK government is investigating Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. The deal is under scrutiny by UK authorities.