Paramount Denies It Leaked Details Ahead Of Talks With AG’s Office, Company “Hopeful” And “Ready To Continue Good Faith Discussions”

L-R: California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Paramount CEO David Ellison Getty Images David Ellison’s Paramount is publicly denying that it leaked details of upcoming talks with Rob Bonta‘s office on its Warner Bros. Discovery deal after the Attorney General canceled a scheduled Monday meeting, accusing the company of “playing games.” “We share AG Bonta’s concerns about the public discussions and misreporting that has surrounded this deal,” read a statement from a PSKY spokesperson. “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.” More to come. Watch on Deadline Must Read Stories Read More About: Subscribe to Deadline Get our Breaking News Alerts and Keep your inbox happy. Sign Up