1986 American action drama; a Tony Scott film that defined a generation
A coalition led by California Attorney General Rob Bonta has filed a federal lawsuit to block Paramount’s planned $110–111bn acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, arguing the merger will raise prices, reduce content and harm movie theaters and cable distributors. The companies have cleared many regulators and the DOJ approved the deal in June; the states are asking the firms to pause closing.
Culture secretary has said she is minded to intervene in the Paramount-WBD merger on public-interest grounds, triggering regulatory scrutiny by Ofcom and the CMA. A final decision has not been taken; Paramount and WBD face a response deadline, with potential timelines extending into Q3 2026.