California cancels talks with Paramount over Warner Bros deal

Bonta accused Paramount of leaking details of a meeting held on Friday and acting in bad faith, a claim Paramount has denied.

"Not only did Paramount leak the alleged substance of settlement discussions, but they misrepresented these discussions, demonstrating a lack of good faith," Bonta said, adding his office met with Paramount on Friday. "As soon as Paramount stops playing games and engages sincerely, my office is happy to meet again," Bonta added.

A Paramount spokesperson said the company shares "Bonta’s concerns about the public discussions and misreporting that has surrounded this deal."

"As we have assured the Attorney General’s office, Paramount has not been the source of the leaks of any of our confidential discussions with the AG’s office. We remain hopeful and stand ready to continue good faith discussions to resolve the Attorneys General suit and move forward with our plans for increased competition and increased output to the benefit of the talent and entertainment workers," the spokesperson said.