Category: Ellison, Lawrence J

Inside Trump and David Ellison’s Private Party in Washington

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’

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

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 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

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

The president made the attack as Netflix and Paramount Skydance face a key deadline in a bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery.
Larry Ellison Personally Guarantees Paramount Bid for Warner Brothers

Mr. Ellison’s personal guarantee is meant to address concerns that the Warner Bros. Discovery’s board had expressed about Paramount’s original offer.
A New Stage in the Fight for Warner Bros. Discovery

The media company formally rejected a hostile takeover bid by Paramount and questioned the purported political advantages held by its unwanted suitor.
Questions About Larry Ellison’s Financing Pledge for Paramount’s Bid for Warner Bros.

The Oracle co-founder has pledged billions to finance Paramount’s takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery — which has questions about his commitment.
Paramount Says Money Is No Object. Warner Bros. Isn’t Convinced.

Larry Ellison is backstopping Paramount’s bid for Warner Brothers, but Warner Brothers is concerned that the billionaire has not provided a personal guarantee to pay.
Trump Looms Over Netflix’s Deal for Warner Bros. Discovery

President Trump said the acquisition “could be a problem,” suggesting he will insert himself into the regulatory review of the transaction.
Netflix, Comcast and Paramount Submit Warner Bros. Discovery Bids

The outcome of the sale could alter the trajectory of the entertainment business.