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California and other states may file a lawsuit to block Paramount Skydance's planned Warner Bros. Discovery takeover on antitrust grounds.
The filing could argue the merger would reduce competition, lower wages, and cause job losses nationwide.
Paramount defends the deal, saying it benefits consumers, creators, and the industry as a whole.
Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders approved the sale to Paramount, with a $31-per-share offer under the Ellison proposal.
Analysts say the deal still seems likely to close despite potential legal hurdles.
The merger would add about 30 films a year and carry substantial debt, raising concerns among critics.
Open letters from industry figures warn the merger could reduce production jobs and consumer choices.
State attorneys general may coordinate actions; California expects a vigorous review of the deal.
The deal remains under regulatory scrutiny from U.S. and international authorities.
Paramount has hired antitrust attorney Jeffrey Kessler to defend the acquisition.

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States including California and New York are preparing a lawsuit to block Paramount Skydance’s $110 billion Warner Bros. deal.
The suit would mark a bold push by states in antitrust enforcement amid a business-friendly federal stance.
Regulators may face hurdles before federal antitrust review, aided by political connections cited in the coverage.
Paramount says the deal would increase competition and opposes attempts to derail it.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta’s office confirmed active investigation but declined further comment.
Warner Bros. and Paramount shares fell following the report of potential regulatory pushback.
The deal would bring together major franchises, prompting close scrutiny from Hollywood stakeholders.
The report notes ongoing industry pushback from actors and writers to the proposed merger.
Analysts described the deal's regulatory path as potentially smoother at the federal level due to perceived political connections.
The investigation and potential litigation are among the latest moves in a broader antitrust enforcement conversation.

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