California Halts Paramount Talks

California Attorney General Rob Bonta canceled settlement talks with Paramount over an antitrust lawsuit seeking to block its acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery. Bonta cited confidential leaks as the reason for halting the meeting.

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FILE PHOTO: California Attorney General Rob Bonta holds a press conference as he announces California will be suing to block the Paramount's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery in Los Angeles, California, U.S. July 13, 2026. REUTERS/Daniel Cole/File Photo

California Attorney General Rob Bonta canceled settlement talks with PARAMOUNT SKYDANCE CL B over its $110B merger with WARNER BROS DISCOVERY INC following leaked discussions. The antitrust lawsuit represents the final major hurdle for the mega-deal in the United States alongside a Writers Guild of America challenge. Bonta stated that the studio must demonstrate sincere, good-faith engagement before any future meetings occur.

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