The Latest Breaking News from David Ellison

CBS’s Trump push ramps up as it airs taxpayer-funded ‘campaign’ ad

The network’s decision to air the ad follows scrutiny of its lurch to the right since Paramount merged with Skydance and took over the company last year

The Independent UK · Sep 25

Elon Musk Could Invest in Warner Bros Owner as HBO-Backed Documentary About Him Awaits Release

Elon Musk may join Paramount Skydance's investor group as it funds its proposed Warner Bros Discovery takeover, weeks before Alex Gibney's 'Musk' reaches US cinemas.

International Business Times UK · Sep 24

Paramount seeks another $7.5 billion as Warner Bros mega-deal hits delay

David Ellison’s entertainment giant is lining up billions in additional borrowing to fund its Warner Bros Discovery takeover as opponents continue their legal challenge.

BANG Premier · Sep 24

Paramount settles with US states, clearing path for Warner Bros. merger

Paramount has reached a settlement with California and 11 other states that clears a major legal hurdle to its $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, with the deal imposing commitments on film production, jobs and editorial independence at CNN and CBS News.

France 24 · Sep 21

Plan for editorial oversight board at CNN and CBS News draws skepticism: ‘Utter garbage’

Some network employees and media-watchers have questions and concerns about how arrangement will work

The Guardian - US · Sep 21

Paramount settles lawsuits with 12 US states, clearing way for Warner merger

States including California and New York sued over concerns of ‘extinguishing competition’ with $81bn merger

The Guardian - US · Sep 21

John Oliver jabs at Paramount CEO David Ellison and his ‘business daddy’ Larry

Oliver’s HBO show has been renewed through 2027

The Independent UK · Sep 21

Mark Ruffalo urges Rob Bonta ‘don’t you dare’ settle the antitrust lawsuit against Paramount merger: ‘The people don’t want it!’

Mark Ruffalo is pushing back hard against a potential settlement in the antitrust lawsuit currently blocking the Paramount Skydance merger. The actor is calling on California Attorney General Rob Bonta and a coalition of 11 other state attorneys general to stand their ground and reject any deal that would allow…

We Got This Covered · Sep 20

Paramount, states could settle Warner Bros. $110 billion deal challenge this weekend, sources say

Paramount and several states are nearing a settlement regarding the Warner Bros. acquisition. Discussions include independent content monitoring for CNN and the number of theatrical releases. This potential agreement could resolve a significant hurdle for Paramount's expansion plans. Paramount faces a daily fee until the deal officially closes. The acquisition…

The Economic Times · Sep 19

Paramount eyeing California exit as it looks for office space in Nashville, report says

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and California Attorney General Rob Bonta were reportedly alerted to an impending exit announcement, though the deadline passed without a formal statement from the studio

The Independent UK · Sep 17