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People are discussing Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery and the US DOJ’s approval, framed as pro-competitive for the US market. Separate chatter says Warner Bros. declined George Miller’s “Mad Max: The Wasteland,” as other major studios (Amazon, Sony, Universal) circle the project.

Contextworldofreel.comdeadline.comView all sources →
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Key Takeaway The Warner Bros. storyline is split between DOJ-approved corporate consolidation and missed opportunities on “Mad Max,” now attracting competitors.
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Regulatory approval Studio acquisition deal Project bidding war
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Regulatory approvalStudio acquisition dealProject bidding war
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The Warner Bros. storyline is split between DOJ-approved corporate consolidation and missed opportunities on “Mad Max,” now attracting competitors.

People are discussing Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery and the US DOJ’s approval, framed as pro-competitive for the US market. Separate chatter says Warner Bros. declined George Miller’s “Mad Max: The Wasteland,” as other major studios (Amazon, Sony, Universal) circle the project.

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worldofreel.com · 3d ago
Warner Bros. passes on George Miller’s ‘Mad Max: The Wasteland’ as Amazon, Sony, and Universal circle
deadline.com · 3d ago
US Department of Justice gives thumbs up to Paramount’s $111b Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition; par touts “pro-competitive” merger as states ponder next move
Tweakers · 2d ago
Paramount mag Warner Bros. overnemen van VS: 'overname bevordert concurrentie'

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DOJ position US Department of Justice gives thumbs up to Paramount’s $111b acquisition
Deal value Acquisition value: $111b
Target film George Miller’s “Mad Max: The Wasteland”
Warner Bros. decision Warner Bros. passes on the “Mad Max: The Wasteland” project
Interested studios Amazon, Sony, and Universal are circling the project

What to Watch

  • Track the next DOJ-related regulatory steps as states ponder the next move after the thumbs-up. Tildes
  • Watch which studio ultimately picks up “Mad Max: The Wasteland” after Warner Bros. passes. Tildes

Recent signals

  • Paramount mag Warner Bros. overnemen van VS: 'overname bevordert concurrentie' Tweakers
  • US Department of Justice gives thumbs up to Paramount’s $111b Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition; par touts “pro-competitive” merger as states ponder next move deadline.com
  • Warner Bros. passes on George Miller’s ‘Mad Max: The Wasteland’ as Amazon, Sony, and Universal circle worldofreel.com
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deadline.com · 1 article
Tweakers · 1 article
worldofreel.com · 1 article

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engadget.com

DoJ approves Paramount Skydance-Warner Bros. deal, cementing Ellison family control of American media - Engadget

The deal has sparked fear over the future of the film, television and news industries.

3d ago Max Miller
polygon.com

Controversial Paramount-Warner Bros. mega merger cleared by US regulator

US Department of Justice clears $111B buyout

3d ago Michael McWhertor

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