The Latest Breaking News from David Ellison

NYC Mayor Mamdani Labels Paramount-WBD Deal a 'Shameful Monument to Corruption' Shifting Power to Billionaires

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has criticised Paramount's proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, as a settlement with 12 states addresses legal concerns but leaves opponents worried about media consolidation.

International Business Times UK · Sep 24

Elon Musk suggested as investor for Warner-Paramount merger that would put him in group running CNN and CBS News

The $111 billion merger moved closer to completion this week

The Independent UK · Sep 23

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

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

Hollywood blacklisting: Susan Sarandon shares her support for Palestine has cost her film roles

The 79-year-old actress has been vocal with her support for Palestine amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza and shared that her activism carries professional consequences. Her comments follow several artists coming to the defence of actor Mark Ruffalo, who has also been the victim of a "smear campaign".

Euronews · Sep 7

George Clooney comes in support of Mark Ruffalo whom Paramount accused of ‘antisemitic tropes’: ‘We’re not going to ban speech’

Life imitates art.

We Got This Covered · Sep 2

Tom Cruise, long-time friend of David Ellison, is confident Paramount-Warner Bros will crank out 30 films a year after merger: ‘They’re my family’

That's incredibly optimistic, as some would put it.

We Got This Covered · Sep 2

‘He’s a good man’: George Clooney defends Mark Ruffalo in Paramount-Warner Bros merger row

‘I worry whenever big companies are consolidating,’ Clooney said at Venice film festival, supporting Ruffalo’s right to criticise the deal amid antisemitism accusations

The Guardian - UK · Sep 2

George Clooney and over 170 stars defend Mark Ruffalo amid antisemitism claim: ‘It’s ridiculous’

‘We’re not going to ban speech,’ film star said

The Independent UK · Sep 2