Justice Dept. approves Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery The decision paves the way for a proposed $111 billion merger uniting two rival studio giants — Paramount, owner of CBS, and the much larger Warner, which includes HBO and CNN.

Updated June 12, 20267:43 PM ET

Originally published June 12, 20266:29 PM ET

The main gate to Paramount Studios is seen on Melrose Avenue, July 8, 2015, in Los Angeles.

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