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Paramount Faces $200M Lawsuit Over 'South Park' Deal

1/23/2025

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Paramount Global is in hot water, facing a staggering $200 million lawsuit from Warner Bros. Discovery over a contentious 2019 licensing deal for "South Park." A New York judge has indicated that Paramount may have violated the contract by streaming specials without WBD's approval. As the trial looms, the stakes for Paramount continue to rise.

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Story summary

Paramount Global is in hot water, facing a staggering $200 million lawsuit from Warner Bros. Discovery over a contentious 2019 licensing deal for "South Park." A New York judge has indicated that Paramount may have violated the contract by streaming specials without WBD's approval. As the trial looms, the stakes for Paramount continue to rise.