After a legal battle, Paramount has finally acquired Warner Bros. Discovery. The new company, Skydance, combines Hollywood studios, streaming services and cable networks.
Category: Ellison, David (1983- )
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Paramount Closes Its Deal for Warner Bros. Discovery
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CNN C.E.O. Mark Thompson Says He Will Stay On Under New Owner Skydance
The New York Times – Business: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.”
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Mash-Up of Paramount and Warner Bros. Will Be Called Skydance
The New York Times – Business: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.
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Paramount’s Streaming Chief Leaves Ahead of Warner Bros. Deal
The New York Times – Business: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.
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How Paramount Won Warner Bros.
The New York Times – Business:Inside the settlement talks between the media mogul David Ellison and the coalition of states seeking to block his $111 billion deal.
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What’s Next for Paramount
The New York Times – Business: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.
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The ‘Kid’ Takes Over: David Ellison Becomes a Hollywood Colossus
The New York Times – Business:With Paramount and Warner Bros. under his control, Mr. Ellison will be “the Hollywood equivalent of Superman, Caesar and Midas combined.” But challenges remain.
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CNN’s Future Will Include an Editorial Oversight Board
The New York Times – Business:The looming ownership of the network by David Ellison has caused anxiety in its newsroom for months.