Paramount Offers Theater Chains a Three-Year Deal Guaranteeing 30 Annual Releases in Warner Acquisition

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Paramount Skydance has offered AMC Entertainment Holdings and Regal Cinemas a three-year contract guaranteeing 30 theatrical releases per year, contingent on the completion of its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The films must have an exclusive theatrical window of at least 45 days and a 90-day ban on online distribution, with penalties for violations. The deal could serve as a template for settling antitrust lawsuits filed by 12 states seeking to block the 110 billion dollar acquisition, and Paramount has already attempted settlement negotiations with the California Attorney General.

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Paramount Skydance Corporation
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The deal is offered by Paramount Skydance to settle antitrust lawsuits, potentially facilitating its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.

Warner Bros Discovery Inc
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The deal could help resolve antitrust challenges to the acquisition, benefiting Warner Bros. Discovery as the target.

AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc
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Guaranteed 30 theatrical releases per year for three years ensures a steady supply of films for AMC's theaters.

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Cineworld Groupi
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As a theater chain, Cineworld would also benefit from guaranteed theatrical releases, though not directly mentioned.