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David Ellison’s Vision for CNN: Same C.E.O and No Bari Weiss, for Now.

The New York Times – Business:
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.

The New York Times – Business:
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

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.
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.
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.
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.
The Bari Weiss Era of ‘60 Minutes’ Begins

The New York Times – Business:
The long-running CBS News program returned for a high-pressure 59th season on Sunday. With new correspondents and a refreshed stopwatch, it was more tweak than overhaul.
How The Times Covers ‘60 Minutes’ and Other Journalists

The New York Times – Business:
Journalists don’t want to become the story. But newsrooms — and the people who run them — are the story for Times media reporters.
California Cancels Talks With Paramount Over Warner Bros. Merger

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The attorney general of California, one of 12 states suing to block the $111 billion deal, accused Paramount of leaking and misrepresenting earlier settlement discussions.
Paramount and California to Hold Preliminary Talks on Warner Bros. Deal

The New York Times – Business:
The discussions on Monday are an early effort to resolve a lawsuit that California and 11 other states filed to block Paramount’s $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.
Theater Chains Back Paramount-Warner Deal That States Say Will Hurt Them

The New York Times – Business:
America’s three largest movie theater companies have lined up behind David Ellison’s $111 billion merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery.
Will Paramount’s Brinkmanship Work?

The New York Times – Business:
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.