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DOJ APPROVES PARAMOUNT-SKYDANCE DEAL

INDUSTRY DESK1 MIN READ
SAT, JUN 13, 2026

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The Department of Justice has approved Skydance Media's acquisition of Paramount Global, with Warner Bros. involvement, strengthening the Ellison family's control over major American media assets.

The deal consolidates significant power within Hollywood's largest studios. Skydance, backed by the Ellison family, will acquire Paramount's film, television, and streaming operations. Warner Bros. Discovery's role in the transaction adds another layer of consolidation to an already concentrated media landscape. The approval comes after regulatory review raised concerns about market concentration in film, television, and news distribution. Industry observers have flagged potential impacts on content diversity, production opportunities for independent creators, and editorial independence. Paramount's assets include CBS, MTV Networks, and Showtime. The combined entity will operate alongside Warner Bros. Discovery and other major conglomerates, leaving fewer independent voices in American media production and distribution. The deal marks a significant shift in Hollywood ownership, with the Ellison family—known for Oracle investments—now controlling multiple major studios and broadcast networks.

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