UK watchdog to look at Paramount’s $110bn takeover of Warner Bros Discovery
Overview
Deal to create a streaming and sports powerhouse will be scrutinised by Competition and Markets Authority
The UK competition watchdog has opened an investigation into Paramount Skydance’s $110bn (£82bn) takeover of Warner Bros Discovery (WBD).
Details
The deal will create a media powerhouse controlling assets including the Paramount and HBO Max streaming services, Channel 5 and TNT Sports, which broadcasts Champions League, Premier League and the Olympics, the Hollywood studios behind franchises including Superman, Batman and Top Gun, as well as HBO, home to shows including Game of Thrones, The White Lotus and Succession.
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Originally published at www.theguardian.com.
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