Category: Ellison, Lawrence J

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.
The ‘Kid’ Takes Over: David Ellison Becomes a Hollywood Colossus

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With Paramount and Warner Bros. under his control, Mr. Ellison will be “the Hollywood equivalent of Superman, Caesar and Midas combined.” But challenges remain.
Paramount to Resolve Antitrust Lawsuit, Clearing the Way for Warner Bros. Acquisition

The New York Times – Business:
The deal would remove the last significant hurdle the media mogul David Ellison faced to create a news and entertainment empire, home to movie studios, HBO, CBS and CNN.
Will Paramount’s Brinkmanship Work?

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The media company’s leader, David Ellison, is threatening to pull the company out of California in the face of a lawsuit by states seeking to block its big deal.
Five Takeaways From the Times Investigation Into Larry Ellison’s A.I. Gamble

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The billionaire’s company took on ominous loads of debt to build data centers around the world. The implications go far beyond Oracle.
Larry Ellison Bet It All on the A.I. Boom. Will He Be the Face of the A.I. Bubble?

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Inside the 81-year-old billionaire’s risky, debt-fueled scramble to transform his data empire into an A.I. juggernaut.
Inside Trump and David Ellison’s Private Party in Washington

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The president spoke for nearly an hour at a Paramount-hosted event that raised questions about journalistic and regulatory conflicts of interest.
Pete Hegseth Says ‘the Sooner David Ellison’ Buys CNN, ‘the Better’

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The remarks fueled concerns that CNN’s prospective new owner may shift its coverage in a Trump-friendly direction.
How David Zaslav Pulled Off the Sale of Warner Bros. Discovery to Paramount

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Not long ago, Mr. Zaslav was widely criticized for his management of Warner Bros. Discovery. He overcame the doubters, cementing a blockbuster sale to Paramount.
Paramount Is Set to Win Warner Bros. Now Comes the Hard Part.

The New York Times – Business:
The media company controlled by the Ellisons out-dueled Netflix for control of Warner Bros. Discovery. The next step is making the combined media empires work.
What Larry and David Ellison Would Own After Warner Bros. Takeover

The New York Times – Business:
If Paramount can close its deal to buy Warner Bros. Discovery, Larry and David Ellison will influence nearly every corner of news, entertainment and tech.
Trump Calls on Netflix to Oust Susan Rice From Its Board

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The president made the attack as Netflix and Paramount Skydance face a key deadline in a bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery.