California Drops Talks With Paramount | US News

California’s Attorney General Rob Bonta has shut down settlement talks with Paramount over its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros., accusing the studio of bad faith after leaking meeting details and misrepresenting discussions. Joined by 11 other states, California argues the merger threatens competition in film and TV distribution, risking higher prices, theater closures, and lower wages. With no guarantee talks would progress anyway, Bonta’s move signals the legal battle is far from over—and the states are standing firm. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/40be78c68109ca5e