John Oliver Has Just a 2-Word Reaction to Warner Bros. Shareholders Approving Paramount Merger
The $110 billion deal faces celebrity opposition and federal review as David Ellison courts Trump administration approval.
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The merger of Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount could be one of the most valuable corporate transactions of all time, not only in the media market, but also regardless of sector.
John Oliver Has Just a 2-Word Reaction to Warner Bros. Shareholders Approving Paramount Merger
Warner Bros. shareholders approved the $110 billion merger with Paramount last week, and on Sunday night, John Oliver had just a two-word response. The HBO host addressed the latest update in the merger almost immediately, as he sped through some of the biggest headlines of the week at the top of the show. Oliver first noted that Trump’s Secretary of Labor resigned, before calling out the Thursday meeting of Warner Bros. shareholders. “Warner Br…
Warner Bros Shareholders Approve Paramount's $81 Billion Takeover Of The Hollywood Giant
The Paramount Pictures water tower is seen in Los Angeles, Dec. 18, 2025, with the Hollywood sign in the distance. (Jae C. Hong / AP Photo) By Wyatte Grantham-PhilipsThe Associated PressNEW YORK (AP) — An $81 billion Warner-Paramount mega merger has received shareholders’ stamp of approval, propelling a deal that could vastly reshape Hollywood and the wider media landscape closer to the finish line. On Thursday, Warner Bros. Discovery said the …
CBS Stock Today: Paramount Skydance Enters Monday Under Pressure as $110 Billion Warner Bros Deal Hits Antitrust Test
Warner Bros Discovery shareholders approved Paramount’s $110 billion takeover bid, clearing a major hurdle for the deal. Paramount Skydance shares closed at $10.97 Friday, down 2.66%, as investors weighed the regulatory risks. The U.S. Justice Department has issued subpoenas, and European regulators are expected to scrutinize the merger. The combined company would include CBS, CNN, HBO Max, and Paramount+. The post CBS Stock Today: Paramount Sky…
Photo: Getty Images 2026 is shaping up to be a year of major changes for the media industry, as evidenced by the large deals and mergers announced in recent months. The ongoing processes affect both traditional and new platforms: from the merger of streaming services to investments in billboards and podcasts. However, the focus of the industry is still on Paramount Skydance's offer to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery - namely, a historic deal wort…
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