Ellison’s Quest: Can He Win Warner Bros. Discovery?
TL;DR
Two THR editors debate whether the Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery merger can survive antitrust scrutiny: Ellison’s bid to retain HBO and the film studio faces potential divestitures (CNN or other cable assets) and a binding 30-film commitment, with possible structures like an oversight board or asset sales on the table, while industry allies and critics weigh in and a Netflix‑style wildcard lingers.
Topics:entertainmentbusiness#antitrust#business#cnn#david-ellison#hbo#paramount-warner-bros-discovery-merger
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