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What began as a determined effort to block the deal ended amid political calculations, courtroom uncertainty and competing interests.
A risky antitrust trial, political pressure, divisions among the challengers and Paramount’s billion-dollar production commitments ultimately persuaded California to settle rather than continue its battle.
A risky antitrust trial, political pressure, divisions among the challengers and Paramount’s billion-dollar production commitments ultimately persuaded California to settle rather than continue its battle.
California’s decision to settle followed mounting legal risks and disagreements within the coalition fighting the Hollywood mega-merger.
Political pressure, an uncertain antitrust trial and divisions among the merger’s opponents reportedly helped drive the surprise settlement.
