Warner Bros. and Paramount merger remains on hold
華納兄弟與派拉蒙的合併案仍處於擱置狀態
更新於: 2026年7月28日 上午04:30
The ambitious $110 billion merger between Warner Bros.
華納兄弟探索(WBD)與派拉蒙天空之舞(Paramount Skydance)之間價值1100億美元的雄心勃勃合併案遭遇了重大阻礙。
Discovery (WBD) and Paramount Skydance has hit a major roadblock.
在加州總檢察長羅伯·邦塔(Rob Bonta)的領導下，由12個美國州組成的聯盟提起了一項反壟斷訴訟，聲稱該交易將損害電影和電視市場的競爭。
In a move led by California Attorney General Rob Bonta, a coalition of 12 U.S. states filed an antitrust lawsuit, claiming the deal would harm competition in film and television markets.
繼2026年7月聯邦法官發布臨時限制令後，這兩家公司同意暫停其計劃，至少延至2027年6月1日。
This delay is costly; Paramount Skydance faces 'ticking fees' that could reach $1.7 billion if the merger remains unresolved by the deadline.
儘管如此，執行長大衛·艾利森(David Ellison)仍保持樂觀，並指出國際監管機構已經批准了該交易。
Despite this, CEO David Ellison remains optimistic, noting that international regulators have already cleared the deal.
然而，美國編劇工會(Writers Guild of America)等行業團體仍然感到擔憂，他們擔心合併可能會引發失業和過度的媒體整合。
Concerns persist, however, among industry groups like the Writers Guild of America, who fear the merger could trigger job losses and excessive media consolidation.
該交易原預計於2026年完成，現在面臨著一場高風險的審判。
This situation highlights the complexities of modern corporate growth, where even international approval cannot guarantee success against domestic legal challenges.
目前，這兩家好萊塢傳奇巨頭的未來仍處於懸而未決的狀態。
