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Paramount’s blockbuster bid to acquire Warner Bros. is inching forward in Europe—with a major caveat: it must break up its joint venture with Universal to avoid anti-competition concerns. The deal, which beat Netflix in a fierce bidding war, could unite CNN, HBO Max, and Warner Bros. Pictures into one colossal media empire. But the U.S. is fiercely resisting, with twelve states, former President Trump, and the Writers Guild of America all raising alarms over market dominance, job losses, and creative harm. A key U.S. hearing in August could halt the merger, while the UK also scrutinizes the deal’s impact on news, kids’ TV, and streaming. With legal battles brewing across continents, this takeover’s future remains uncertain.

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