- Aug 22
Mark Ruffalo rejects antisemitism claim by Paramount over $111B Warner Bros deal
Actor Mark Ruffalo defended his criticism of Paramount's proposed $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery after the studio accused him of antisemitism for citing Oracle's military technology ties in Israel.
- Aug 6
Warner Bros. Discovery Q2 revenue misses estimates as NBA loss and weak films drag results, Paramount merger stuck in court
Warner Bros. Discovery reported Q2 revenue of $8.72 billion, an 11% decline missing Wall Street estimates, as the loss of NBA broadcasts and a weak film slate offset streaming growth of $3.1 billion, while its proposed $110 billion merger with Paramount remains blocked in federal court.
- Jul 25
Paramount delays $111 billion Warner Bros. acquisition to June 2027 after states sue to block deal
The postponement follows a legal challenge by twelve US state attorneys general who argue the merger would stifle competition in film, streaming, and cable television.
- Jul 21
US judge temporarily blocks $110 billion Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery merger after 12 states sue
A US federal judge temporarily halted the $110 billion Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery merger on Monday after a 12-state coalition argued the deal would irreparably harm competition in film and television.
- Jul 20
Paramount freezes $110bn Warner Bros. Discovery merger until 2027 after state antitrust suits
Paramount Skydance agreed on Friday to pause its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery until at least June 2027, sidestepping a preliminary injunction fight while a dozen US states and the Writers Guild of America press antitrust claims.
- Jun 16
Sean Penn to direct January 6 Capitol assault film, Bradley Cooper in talks to star
Sean Penn will write and direct a Warner Bros. film about a police officer caught in the January 6, 2021 Capitol assault, with Bradley Cooper in talks to star. Production is slated to begin in mid-2027.
