Some Warner Bros. Discovery execs are rooting for the states that have sued to block Paramount Skydance's WBD takeover to win in court and get the deal nixed.

“Halting this merger while our case proceeds is a critical victory," NY AG said.

Paramount Skydance has agreed to pause its$110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discoveryuntil a court rules on a lawsuit filed by 12 states challenging the deal.