Paramount and Warner Bros. merger moves ahead
Paramount announced that its planned merger with Warner Bros. Plus is progressing, moving the two media giants closer to combining their assets. The deal, first reported earlier this year, has cleared initial regulatory reviews and is expected to create a larger content library for streaming and theatrical releases.
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- Paramount and Warner Bros. merger cleared early regulatory steps and is moving forward
- Disney Plus will show ads on every European plan after terms of service update
- Amazon stopped Meta’s Muse AI assistant from shopping on its site
In Europe, Disney Plus updated its terms of service to introduce advertising on all subscription tiers, a shift that will add ad breaks to the streaming experience for users across the region. The change aims to boost revenue as the company seeks new growth avenues.
Separately, Amazon confirmed that it has blocked Meta’s Muse AI shopping assistant from operating on its e‑commerce platform. The restriction prevents the Muse agent from helping shoppers browse or purchase items on Amazon, reflecting growing concerns about third‑party AI agents interacting with large retail sites.
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Paramount Warner Bros Merger Moves Ahead, Disney Plus’ New Ads and Amazon Blocks Meta Muse
cnet.com · 22 September 2026
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