# Paramount Warner Deal on Hold | Oakland News

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Podcast: [Oakland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/oakland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7561175)
Published: 2026-07-24T21:37:35+00:00
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Paramount’s $81 billion buyout of Warner Bros. Discovery is on ice after a judge slapped a temporary freeze, pushing the closing date to at least June 2027—or later. Twelve states sued, claiming the merger will crush Hollywood competition and limit consumer choice, while Paramount vows to fight back, calling the claims “baseless” and insisting the deal is good for business. The court’s restraining order gives time to weigh the stakes of this massive media consolidation—and the final verdict could reshape the industry. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/32ab9a9af308bea5

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