Warner Bros. takeover by Paramount

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Warner Bros. takeover by Paramount Americas

Issued on: 24/04/2026 - 10:15

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HBO Max, Harry Potter and CNN could soon come under Paramount after Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders approved an $81 billion sale of the company on Thursday, bringing the long-running takeover saga closer to completion, though the deal still faces regulatory scrutiny and criticism from those concerned about its impact on media plurality, as Wassim Cornet reports from Los Angeles.

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