
The agreement with the state authorities ends the legal dispute regarding the merger of media giants
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US state authorities tried to block the takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount Skydance in court.
On Monday, Bloomberg reported that Paramount Skydance had reached a settlement with California and other US states. The authorities of these states tried to block the gigantic takeover of Warner Bros. through the courts. Discovery by a media conglomerate.
The agreement, which sources say may be announced today, ends a months-long dispute and opens a new chapter in the history of the entertainment industry. Currently, Paramount's portfolio includes, among others: Paramount Pictures, CBS, Nickelodeon, MTV and the Paramount+ platform. In turn, Warner Bros. Discovery controls, among others: HBO, Max platform, CNN, Warner Bros. Studios, Discovery Channel and Cartoon Network, and in Poland - TVN Group.
Editorial independence under special supervision
One of the key elements of the settlement is the establishment of independent editorial boards for the two largest television stations - CBS and CNN. Independent boards are to ensure that editorial autonomy is maintained and prevent possible pressure from the new owner.
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