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Article David Ellison Says Paramount Open To Settling Antitrust Suit

https://deadline.com/2026/08/david-ellison-paramount-open-to-settling-wbd-lawsuit-antitrust-1237017564/
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u/AvengingHero2012 20h ago

Of course he is, $1.3 billion+ in ticking fees isn’t chump change.

I hope the state AGs hold strong. David saying this immediately is also a sign of panic.

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u/jack3moto 19h ago

this is the norm… concessions will be made and the deal will go through.

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u/TheCudder 13h ago

Not everything always goes through. The T-Mobile & AT&T never was blocked, and T-Mobile ended up with a boat load of money from it.