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Court Sets October Settlement Talks in Paramount-Warner Antitrust Case
business28 days ago

Court Sets October Settlement Talks in Paramount-Warner Antitrust Case

A two‑day settlement conference will be held in late October in the Paramount–Warner Bros. antitrust case, overseen by Magistrate Judge Thomas Hixson, as the parties explore a deal before the March trial in Oakland. Paramount has pressed California Attorney General Rob Bonta for terms including structural remedies, while Bonta has indicated openness only if robust remedies are included. The dispute centers on the $111 billion merger and a ticking fee starting Oct. 1, with Paramount seeking a $1.88 billion bond to cover potential delay costs and a Sept. 24 hearing on that bond; the conference may lead to a settlement, but a deal isn’t guaranteed.

via Variety|
#antitrust-lawsuit#business#paramount-warner-bros-merger
Banner-Plane Protest Targets Ellison Over Paramount-WBD Merger
business1 month ago

Banner-Plane Protest Targets Ellison Over Paramount-WBD Merger

A plane towed a banner over Paramount Pictures’ lot reading “Ellison Is Trump's B!tch!” as protesters from Neighbors for Strong Communities and the Block the Merger coalition pressed California AGs to block the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger. Paramount employees photographed the stunt while the multi-state antitrust suit — led by California and 11 other states — heads toward a March 2027 trial. Ellison’s ties to Trump are noted amid assurances that CNN would remain editorially independent if the deal closes, while Paramount says no commitments have been made.

via Variety|
#antitrust-lawsuit#banner-protest#business
Ellison Proposes 30-Title Pact for Theaters in Paramount‑WBD Merger Talks
business2 months ago

Ellison Proposes 30-Title Pact for Theaters in Paramount‑WBD Merger Talks

David Ellison is reportedly offering AMC and Regal three-year, contractually enforceable commitments to guarantee a 30-film annual slate for the Paramount‑WBD merger, including a 45-day exclusive theatrical window and a 90-day streaming moratorium, with penalties for noncompliance. The move aims to counter antitrust concerns in the merger and curb hoarding of output for Paramount+/HBO Max, while Paramount signals willingness to put the pledge in writing; however, industry observers note that more titles don’t guarantee bigger profits, and Paramount’s recent results show pressure on theatrical revenue, leaving the plan uncertain and contingent on the merger timeline.

via Variety|
#30-film-slate#amc-regal-deal#antitrust-lawsuit
Ari Emanuel Slams States’ Antitrust Push, Warning It Could Destroy Hollywood Competition
business2 months ago

Ari Emanuel Slams States’ Antitrust Push, Warning It Could Destroy Hollywood Competition

Ari Emanuel pens a Wall Street Journal op-ed defending Paramount’s Warner Bros. Discovery merger and blasting the multistate antitrust suit as “trash,” arguing it would undermine competition by ignoring growing rivals like Amazon MGM, Netflix, and Lionsgate. He warns the case could fatally harm Hollywood jobs and creative investment, notes Paramount‑WBD paused the deal amid litigation, and argues the merged entity’s proposed commitments would still leave it a competitive player. Emanuel urges state AGs to drop the case and let competition play out on the merits.

via Variety|
#antitrust-lawsuit#ari-emanuel#business
Newsom Keeps Quiet as California Sets the Stage in Paramount-Warner Merger Fight
business2 months ago

Newsom Keeps Quiet as California Sets the Stage in Paramount-Warner Merger Fight

Gov. Gavin Newsom has remained largely silent on the California attorney general’s multi-state lawsuit to block Paramount’s $110 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, a strategic posture insiders say aims to avoid taking sides amid industry upheaval, donor optics, and his looming presidential bid, as the fight over the deal’s fate drags on and other players weigh in.

via Page Six|
#antitrust-lawsuit#business#gavin-newsom
Warner Execs Bet Antitrust Lawsuit Could Derail Paramount-WBD Merger
business2 months ago

Warner Execs Bet Antitrust Lawsuit Could Derail Paramount-WBD Merger

Privately, some Warner Bros. Discovery executives are hoping the states’ antitrust lawsuit blocks Paramount Skydance’s merger, potentially derailing the $111 billion deal, while others expect it to proceed. The merger is paused as litigation unfolds, with a multi-month to year-long delay possible and concerns about layoffs and integration planning; Paramount Skydance chief David Ellison remains confidently in their legal position, and both sides consider settlements or a trial date as uncertainty lingers across the industry.

via Variety|
#antitrust-lawsuit#business#entertainment-industry
Ellison Leads Bipartisan Push for Federal Film Tax Incentive
business2 months ago

Ellison Leads Bipartisan Push for Federal Film Tax Incentive

Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison has quietly backed a bipartisan bill to create a federal film tax incentive, meeting in Washington with top Republican leaders to discuss the proposal. A national program would ease producers' reliance on foreign rebates, bolster California’s domestic incentives, and colors Hollywood lobbying as California’s antitrust suit over Ellison’s Warner Bros. merger unfolds.

via Variety|
#antitrust-lawsuit#bipartisan#business
DeChambeau hints at a YouTube‑driven shift if LIV fades, with selective tour returns on the table
sports5 months ago

DeChambeau hints at a YouTube‑driven shift if LIV fades, with selective tour returns on the table

Bryson DeChambeau says LIV Golf’s funding could end after this season, and if that happens he may pivot to growing his YouTube channel and only play in tournaments that want him, while a PGA Tour return could come with penalties; he was part of an antitrust suit against the Tour in the past, and with LIV’s future uncertain and his contract ending this year, he’s weighing a path that could shift away from full‑time professional golf.

via New York Post|
#antitrust-lawsuit#bryson-dechambeau#liv-golf
Judge Dismisses Newsmax's Antitrust Lawsuit Against Fox News
politics1 year ago

Judge Dismisses Newsmax's Antitrust Lawsuit Against Fox News

A Florida federal judge dismissed Newsmax's antitrust lawsuit against Fox News for being a 'shotgun complaint' but allowed Newsmax to file an amended complaint by next Thursday, citing procedural issues. The lawsuit accused Fox News of monopolistic behavior to suppress competitors, but the judge emphasized the need for a clearer, more focused complaint.

via CNBC|
#amended-complaint#antitrust-lawsuit#fox-news
Michael Jordan and NASCAR face legal showdown over charters and anti-trust issues
sports1 year ago

Michael Jordan and NASCAR face legal showdown over charters and anti-trust issues

NASCAR has agreed to hold six charters in reserve for 2024, including those linked to 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports, if they win their federal antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR. The teams are challenging NASCAR's decision to forfeit their charters after they declined to sign extension agreements, and a court ruling is expected next week that could impact the future of these charters and NASCAR's system. The lawsuit's outcome may lead to significant changes in NASCAR's business operations and charter system.

via Motorsport.com|
#23xi-racing#antitrust-lawsuit#charters