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Meg James
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Paramount, pushing to buy Warner Bros., girds for legal challenges
Paramount hires powerhouse attorney Jeffrey Kessler to defend against potential antitrust challenges.
Sony buys “Real Housewives,” “The Valley,” production company
Sony is taking over majority stake of showrunner Alex Baskin's three-year-old production firm, 32 Flavors.
Entertainment mogul Byron Allen to acquire Buzzfeed, HuffPost
Buzzfeed, once an internet sensation known for its listicles, news and quizzes, has fallen on hard times.
FCC commissioner joins Disney’s free-speech fight
Walt Disney Co. has picked up a vocal ally in its fight against the Federal Communications Commission: one of the panel's three commissioners.
Disney’s ABC challenges FCC, escalating fight over free speech
The Walt Disney Co. owned network's salvo sets the stage for a 1st Amendment fight
California lawmakers express concerns about Paramount’s deal for Warner Bros.
The Congressional Democrats want California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta to closely examine how the Paramount-Warner Bros. deal would affect jobs and competition.
Merger costs add up as Warner Bros. Discovery posts $2.9-billion quarterly loss
Merger costs, including accounting for a Netflix termination fee, contributed to the loss
Paramount’s Ellison underscores his pledge to make 30 films a year when his company buys Warner Bros.
Paramount topped Wall Street expectations for first-quarter revenue, which grew to $7.3 billion
Legal battle to halt Nexstar-Tegna TV station merger expands with five new states
With the addition of the five new states, California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta's battle to block the merger is now bipartisan.
Paramount wants FCC to approve increased foreign ownership in Warner Bros. Discovery deal
The Larry Ellison-backed takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery would give Middle Eastern royal families an ownership stake in CBS and CNN.