Discovery hit a snag on Monday when a judge granted a temporary restraining order on the merger. "This Order extends to Defendants’ agents, officers, servants, employees, attorneys, and other persons who are in active concert or participation with Defendants." WARNER BROS DISCOVERY SHAREHOLDERS APPROVE PARAMOUNT SKYDANCE DEAL"My office and attorneys general nationwide have secured an emergency order blocking the unlawful merger of Warner Bros. and Paramount. Paramount said it is grateful for the court’s swift order on the motion. Ellison, the son of billionaire Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison, took control of Paramount last year when Skydance Media and Paramount Global completed an $8 billion merger.