Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In February, Paramount Skydance announced a proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. This major deal would combine two of Hollywood's "Big Five" film studios alongside an extensive portfolio of basic cable channels, streaming services like HBO Max, and iconic media franchises. Though the U.S. Department of Justice completed its pre-merger review without challenging the deal, 12 state attorneys general have filed a lawsuit in federal court to block the acquisition.
In this clip, antitrust expert Patrick Neville argues that the Big Five studios may no longer have the share in the market they did when regulations were created.
Listen to the FULL interview by clicking the Mountain Money podcast playlist.
#bigfive #antitrust #mediamerger
In February, Paramount Skydance announced a proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. This major deal would combine two of Hollywood's "Big Five" film studios alongside an extensive portfolio of basic cable channels, streaming services like HBO Max, and iconic media franchises. Though the U.S. Department of Justice completed its pre-merger review without challenging the deal, 12 state attorneys general have filed a lawsuit in federal court to block the acquisition.
In this clip, antitrust expert Patrick Neville argues that the Big Five studios may no longer have the share in the market they did when regulations were created.
Listen to the FULL interview by clicking the Mountain Money podcast playlist.
#bigfive #antitrust #mediamerger
