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Paramount takes over Warner Bros in $110bn Hollywood merger

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: BBC Business
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What happened

The merger of two of Hollywood's biggest movie studios comes after months of legal disputes and concern over competition.

Key facts

  • Reported by BBC Business and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:37:38 UTC.

Why it matters

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Sources

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