{
  "id": 3132483,
  "title": "Rob Bonta Says Warner Bros. Merger Settlement Talks Could Happen This Week If Paramount Shuts Down Leaks | Exclusive",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/rob-bonta-says-warner-bros-merger-settlement-talks-could-happen-this",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-24T22:54:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/industry-news/business/california-attorney-general-rob-bonta-paramount-warner-bros-merger-lawsuit-interview/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "California Attorney General Rob Bonta has indicated that settlement talks for the Warner Bros. merger could commence this week, contingent upon Paramount Paramount ceasing leaks and misrepresentations regarding the discussions. During an interview with TheWrap, Bonta emphasized the importance of adhering to settlement negotiation rules, expressing disappointment in Paramount's behavior. Paramount denied the leaks and reiterated their commitment to transparent discussions. Bonta reiterated his willingness to engage in good faith talks but stressed the need for Paramount to address the leaks promptly. The merger is set to close by March 4, 2027, but is subject to a potential extension to June 4, 2027.",
  "summary": "The California AG tells TheWrap he's open to a carve out of a \"significant portion\" of the combined company's 50 basic channels The post Rob Bonta Says Warner Bros. Merger Settlement Talks Could Happen This Week If Paramount Shuts Down Leaks | Exclusive appeared first on TheWrap .",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The New York Times",
        "title": "California Cancels Talks With Paramount Over Warner Bros. Merger",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/california-cancels-talks-with-paramount-over-warner-bros-merger",
        "published": "2026-08-24T07:16:55.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Variety",
        "title": "California Attorney General Cancels Paramount Settlement Talks Over $111 Billion Warner Bros. Discovery Deal, Says He’ll Meet When They ‘Stop Playing Games’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/california-attorney-general-cancels-paramount-settlement-talks-over",
        "published": "2026-08-24T09:32:30.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}