Judge to issue ruling on injunction request in Paramount-Warner Bros merger case

A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order pausing Paramount's $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery for up to 28 days while considering a preliminary injunction. Twelve US states are suing to block the deal on antitrust grounds, arguing the combined company would control 27% of domestic box office and over 30% of basic cable revenue.

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