European Industry Backs Ellison as UK Clears Paramount-Skydance-WBD Deal

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Britain's CMA cleared Paramount Skydance's $111 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, a decision welcomed by European media players who say consolidation strengthens theatrical exhibition and investment amid mounting streaming competition, signaling regulators are taking a more permissive stance as Ellison lobbies for a stronger, joined slate of studios.
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- U.K. Waves Through $81 Billion Paramount-Warner Bros. Deal WSJ
- Paramount concessions lead UK to approve takeover of Warner Bros The Guardian
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