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Paramount takes over Warner Bros in $110bn Hollywood merger

Paramount takes over Warner Bros in $110bn Hollywood merger
BBC News Tuesday 06 October 2026, 16:01 UTC 1 min read
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The merger of two of Hollywood's biggest movie studios comes after months of legal disputes and concern over competition.

The merger of two of Hollywood's biggest movie studios comes after months of legal disputes and concern over competition.
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