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Paramount Delays Warner Merger to 2027, Faces $1.9 B Fees

8/5/2026

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Paramount delayed its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery until 2027, triggering $1.9 billion in ticking fees if completed by June 2027.
CEO David Ellison said the dispute centers on CNN trust rather than market share.
In a New York Times op-ed, Ellison pledged CNN independence and disclosed he has voted for both parties.
A lawsuit filed by 12 states alleges the merger would raise prices, lower quality, and cut film-TV content.

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Paramount delayed its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery until 2027, triggering $1.9 billion in ticking fees if completed by June 2027.
CEO David Ellison said the dispute centers on CNN trust rather than market share.
In a New York Times op-ed, Ellison pledged CNN independence and disclosed he has voted for both parties.
A lawsuit filed by 12 states alleges the merger would raise prices, lower quality, and cut film-TV content.