The states have filed a lawsuit arguing that a merger of Hollywood giant studios Paramount and Warner would "extinguish competition" and increase consumer prices. Key points and original sources are listed below.

• The states have filed a lawsuit arguing that a merger of Hollywood giant studios Paramount and Warner would "extinguish competition" and increase consumer prices.S1

• The states have filed a lawsuit arguing that a merger of Hollywood giant studios Paramount and Warner would "extinguish competition" and increase consumer prices.S2

• The states claim the $110bn acquisition would limit competition in the TV and film industries. Twelve US states have filed a lawsuit to block Paramount’s attempted $110bn acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, the parent company of CNN, amid allegations that th...S3