Justice Elena Kagan denies last-minute bid to halt Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery merger

The Hollywood Reporter said Paramount subscribers sought an emergency order to pause the $110 billion merger while their case was considered. They alleged it would reduce competition in streaming, news and theatrical distribution. A federal judge had already approved a settlement and denied a temporary block, THR said. Deadline later reported that Justice Elena Kagan denied the emergency bid. The deal was scheduled to close Tuesday, October 6.