Category: Ellison, David (1983- )

Christiane Amanpour Says She Is Leaving CNN After 43 Years

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The chief international anchor, one of the most famous names in broadcast news, started as an assistant at the network in 1983.
Vance, Altman, Musk, Mamdani, Bieber and More at the DealBook Summit

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The conference on Nov. 18 will bring together the biggest names in business, politics, culture and more
Paramount Closes Its Deal for Warner Bros. Discovery

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After a legal battle, Paramount has finally acquired Warner Bros. Discovery. The new company, Skydance, combines Hollywood studios, streaming services and cable networks.
CNN C.E.O. Mark Thompson Says He Will Stay On Under New Owner Skydance

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Mark Thompson told the network’s employees that he had faith that David Ellison, the chief executive of Skydance, would support “independent news that CNN has always stood for.”
5 Challenges David Ellison Faces as He Snags His Hollywood Prize

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The tech scion has given his combination of Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount a new name: Skydance. Now he must make tough decisions about news, movies, streaming, sports and debt.
5 Challenges David Ellison Faces as He Snags His Hollywood Prize

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The tech scion has given his combination of Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount a new name: Skydance. Now he must make tough decisions about news, movies, streaming, sports and debt.
Mash-Up of Paramount and Warner Bros. Will Be Called Skydance

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David Ellison, the tech scion who will run the combined company, borrowed the name of his original entertainment company that reflects his love of aviation.
David Ellison’s Vision for CNN: Same C.E.O and No Bari Weiss, for Now.

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David Ellison is negotiating to keep CNN’s chief executive, Mark Thompson, in place without oversight from Bari Weiss, the CBS editor in chief, when the networks’ parent companies merge.
Mattel Chief Named Co-C.E.O. of Combined Paramount and Warner Bros.

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Ynon Kreiz, who will work alongside David Ellison at the merged company, helped turn Barbie into a blockbuster movie.
Paramount’s Streaming Chief Leaves Ahead of Warner Bros. Deal

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Cindy Holland’s departure clears the way for Casey Bloys, the HBO chairman, to have a leading role in the combined company’s streaming services.
How Paramount Won Warner Bros.

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Inside the settlement talks between the media mogul David Ellison and the coalition of states seeking to block his $111 billion deal.
What’s Next for Paramount

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Hollywood watchers believe the studio prevailed over states seeking to block its deal for Warner Bros. Discovery. It’s now free to reshape the media industry.