State Coalition Poised to Challenge Major Media Acquisition

Several U.S. states are gearing up to file a lawsuit aimed at preventing Paramount Skydance's takeover of Warner Bros. Although specific states involved remain unnamed, California's Attorney General Rob Bonta has confirmed a forthcoming decision on possible legal action.

A coalition of U.S. states is preparing a lawsuit to halt the acquisition of Warner Bros by Paramount Skydance, according to sources acquainted with the situation who spoke to Reuters on Friday.

The exact states involved in the legal maneuver remain undisclosed, but California's Attorney General Rob Bonta revealed in an interview with Reuters on Thursday that his office is on the verge of deciding whether to proceed with the lawsuit.

Attempts to get a comment on Friday from a spokesperson for Bonta's office were unsuccessful as they declined to provide further information.