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Paramount and California AG Bonta Reportedly in ‘Advanced Talks’ to Settle Antitrust Suit

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What happened

David Ellison’s Paramount Skydance is in “advanced talks” with California Attorney General Rob Bonta to settle the 12-state antitrust suit that’s holding up its takeover of Warner Bros.

Key facts

  • David Ellison’s Paramount Skydance is in “advanced talks” with California Attorney General Rob Bonta to settle the 12-state antitrust suit that’s holding up its takeover of Warner Bros.
  • Reported by Variety and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 22:43:27 UTC.

Why it matters

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Coverage timeline

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  2. Paramount and California AG Bonta Reportedly in ‘Advanced Talks’ to Settle Antitrust Suit

Sources

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