The merger could create a highly competitive subscription video-on-demand service in existing European markets, in particular the Nordics, where the companies have independently become significant market players, Ampere Analysis noted.
In a letter, 30 Democratic members of the US Congress said the proposed consolidation “raises significant antitrust concerns” and warranted increased scrutiny from the US Department of Justice’s antitrust division.
Following the removal of the fourth season of “Star Trek: Discovery” from Netflix, the series will begin streaming internationally earlier than expected on the ViacomCBS’ streaming services Pluto TV and Paramount+, starting November 26.