Bramble: Warner Bros. Discovery https://news.ketelle.co.uk/entities/warner-bros-discovery Stories involving Warner Bros. Discovery, told neutrally, with how each side covers them. en-gb Judge approves Paramount settlement with state AGs, clearing way for $111bn Warner Bros. merger https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/paramount-and-warner-bros-move-toward-closing-111bn-merger https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/paramount-and-warner-bros-move-toward-closing-111bn-merger Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:53:18 +0100 Business A federal judge approved Paramount's settlement with 12 Democratic state attorneys general, removing the last barrier to its $111bn takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, tentatively set to close on 6 October. (13 outlets: 7 left · 2 centre · 4 right) Cindy Holland leaves Paramount streaming role; Casey Bloys likely to lead combined streaming https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/cindy-holland-leaves-paramount-casey-bloys-set-to-lead-combined-stream https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/cindy-holland-leaves-paramount-casey-bloys-set-to-lead-combined-stream Wed, 30 Sep 2026 01:31:16 +0100 Entertainment Paramount's direct-to-consumer chair Cindy Holland announced her exit in a memo on 29 September, days before the Warner Bros. Discovery deal closes. Outlets say HBO's Casey Bloys is the likely streaming head, though it is unconfirmed. (6 outlets: 4 left · 2 centre · 0 right)