Judge blocks Paramount and Warner Bros. merger
法官阻止派拉蒙與華納兄弟合併
更新於: 2026年7月22日 上午04:00
A major shake-up in Hollywood has hit a significant roadblock.
好萊塢的一場重大改組遭遇了重大障礙。
On July 20, 2026, a U.S. district judge issued a temporary restraining order, halting the $110 billion merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros.
2026年7月20日，一名美國聯邦地區法官發布了暫時禁制令，暫停了派拉蒙天空之舞（Paramount Skydance）與華納兄弟探索（Warner Bros.
This decision pauses the deal for 14 days while the court reviews a potential preliminary injunction.
此項決定將交易暫停14天，以便法院審查是否需要發出初步禁制令。
The legal challenge, led by a coalition of 12 states, argues that the merger would violate antitrust laws under the Clayton Act.
由12個州組成的聯盟提起了這項法律挑戰，他們主張這項合併違反了《克萊頓法》（Clayton Act）中的反壟斷條款。
Officials claim that a combined entity would control roughly one-third of the U.S. theatrical film distribution and basic cable markets.
官員聲稱，整合後的實體將控制美國影院電影發行和基本有線電視市場約三分之一的份額。
They warn that this consolidation could reduce consumer choice and threaten the livelihoods of industry professionals.
他們警告說，這種整合可能會削弱消費者的選擇權，並威脅到業界專業人士的生計。
Paramount Skydance maintains that the merger is pro-competitive and intends to defend the transaction vigorously.
包括美國編劇工會在內的其他業界團體也表達了強烈反對。
Other industry groups, including the Writers Guild of America, have also voiced strong opposition.
隨著聽證會定於8月3日舉行，這場包括HBO、CBS及標誌性影片特許經營權等老牌工作室之間的巨大聯盟，其未來仍充滿不確定性，使整個娛樂產業處於高度戒備狀態。
With a hearing set for August 3, the future of this massive union between legacy studios like HBO, CBS, and iconic film franchises remains uncertain, keeping the entertainment industry on high alert.
