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Is a $110bn Paramount–Warner deal about to reshape Hollywood?
The deal would see Skydance owner Paramount take control of all of Warner Brothers titles and channels, which include Harry Potter, Game of Thrones and news network CNN.
Shareholders of Warner Brothers Discovery have approved its sale to media conglomerate Paramount Skydance, with the merger valued at $110 billion. Rahul Tandon looks at what the deal could mean for competition, content and consumers.
Also, BP suffers a shareholder rebellion over climate reporting.
And Meta announces plans to cut around 10% of its workforce.
(Picture: The studio lot at Warner Bros. Studios is seen in Los Angeles, California, USA, 23 April 2026. Credit: CHRIS TORRES/EPA/Shutterstock)
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