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Coverage dated July 19, 2026

States fear Paramount-Warner deal will squeeze local movie theaters

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States are suing to block the Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery merger, fearing it will hurt struggling local theaters by raising ticket prices and reducing investments in theater upgrades.

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    States are suing to block the Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery merger, fearing it will hurt struggling local theaters by raising ticket prices and reducing investments in theater upgrades.

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