David Ellison has successfully gained the support of the world's two largest movie theater chains for a merger deal, despite opposition from other peers in the industry.

As a lawsuit from 12 states halts David Ellison’s $111 billion deal close until the March trial, both studios are in a holding pattern, with some projects at risk and priorities restricted by deal…

The CEO of Paramount-Skydance, David Ellison, has responded to criticism regarding the proposed $110 billion merger with Warner Bros., stating that the objections are based on an outdated Hollywood business model.

David Ellison commented on the scrutiny surrounding the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger, which has been pushed back until 2027, specifically addressing concerns about his trustworthiness with CNN.

CNN staffers reportedly maintain a grim morale despite a temporary restraining order delaying the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger, which could give David Ellison control of the network.

A shareholder lawsuit accuses Larry and David Ellison of a corrupt deal with former President Trump, allegedly promising private benefits for regulatory approval, including the firing of CNN anchors Trump disliked; Paramount denies the allegations.

Tech scion David Ellison is reportedly nearing completion of a merger that would bring the legacy broadcaster CBS News and the 24-hour cable news network CNN under a single corporate umbrella.

CBS Evening News anchor Tony Dokoupil opens up about his experiences, including working with Bari Weiss and David Ellison, and reflects on an on-air joke he regrets.

BET has established a new Board of Advisors, including Queen Latifah, LL Cool J, and George Cheeks, as it charts a new future under David Ellison's leadership, serving as a strategic and cultural sounding board.

Veteran CNN journalist Christiane Amanpour voiced her concerns about billionaire David Ellison's proposed takeover of CNN through Paramount Skydance, pointing to "hemorrhaging" at CBS.

Paramount CEO David Ellison has set an ambitious target for the studio to release 30 films per year. However, industry history and Hollywood experts suggest that such a high volume of production is unrealistic.

David Ellison presented Paramount's offerings, including technology, films, and Taylor Sheridan's shows, to advertising executives in New York.

David Ellison announced upcoming upgrades for Pluto TV and reaffirmed Paramount's dedication to movies and storytelling during the company's first upfront presentation under his tenure in Los Angeles.

Does David Zaslav deserve to receive more than half a billion dollars in connection with the sale of Warner Bros. Discovery to David Ellison’s Paramount Skydance?

Sovereign wealth funds from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi are reportedly in discussions to support David Ellison's winning bid for Warner Bros. This backing would finalize Paramount's deal for the entertainment giant.

R.J. Cipriani, a high-stakes gambler, has detailed his $150 million legal case against David Ellison's Paramount and studio president Jeff Shell, describing it as a 'total war' against the Hollywood establishment.

Warner Bros. Discovery has scheduled a special shareholder meeting for April 23 to vote on the proposed sale to David Ellison’s Paramount Skydance, a critical step in the acquisition process, with Eva Longoria expressing fears over the potential impact of the merger on jobs and diversity.

CNN contributor Kara Swisher has publicly stated she will leave the network if Paramount owner David Ellison and his billionaire father Larry Ellison succeed in their bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery.

In a letter to Sen. Adam Schiff and Rep. Laura Friedman, the Paramount and soon-to-be Warner Bros.

An annoying thing happened to David Ellison and Paramount today on the way to taking over Warner Bros Discovery — he got sued for $1.5 billion over a beef a self-declared confidant of Jeff Shell’s has with the Paramount president. As exclusively reported by Deadline on March 16, the wide ranging lawsuit against the CEO, […]

Paramount CEO David Ellison has outlined plans for a 30-movie annual slate with franchises like Godzilla-Kong and Superman, raising questions about the sustainability of a potential Paramount-Warner Bros. combined entity's box office dominance in 2027.

David Ellison, fiul fondatorului Oracle, a reușit să construiască un imperiu media în doar șase luni de zile, după ce vara trecută a cumpărat Paramount, iar acum este pe cale să achiziționeze Warner…

David Ellison, CEO of Paramount Skydance, made his first formal appearance in front of Warner Bros.

Sources say Jon M. Chu is directing the reel, which comes as CEO David Ellison is seeking to build an entertainment empire by merging Paramount and Warner Bros.

The sibling of Hollywood’s resident M&A king David Ellison is quietly rebuilding after a splashy Sundance sale and the hiring of co-heads of film, Chelsea Barnard and Matthew Budman.

Paramount CEO David Ellison called CNN “an incredible brand with an incredible team” and said, “we absolutely believe in the independence that needs to be maintained obviously for those incredible journalists, and we want to support that going forward.” “We’re going to invest in the news business. And we think this transaction will be a […]

The $110bn deal will require approval from regulatory authorities in the US, the EU and the UK Champagne reportedly flowed at Paramount Skydance headquarters late last week after the media conglomerate edged out Netflix to acquire the entirety of Warner Bros Discovery for a cool $110bn. And on a call with analysts and investors on Monday morning, David Ellison, Paramount Skydance’s chief executive, said the company was “absolutely confident” that the merger will expeditiously pass regulatory ...

CNN staff express concerns about the network's future under David Ellison, especially if Paramount seals a Warner takeover.

Paramount has brought on two key hires, including Danielle Carney from Amazon, to strengthen its ad sales team and jump-start its streaming advertising business under CEO David Ellison.

Zusammenlegung soll mehr als 200 Millionen Abokunden bringen, betont Paramount-CEO David Ellison, HBO soll als Marke weiterhin unabhängig auftreten

Paramount CEO David Ellison says the company’s pending merger with Warner Bros. Discovery will give it the scale it needs to compete with Netflix. “We will combine the streaming portfolios of the two companies into one stronger platform over the coming years,” Ellison told Wall Street analysts Monday on a conference call to discuss the […]

David Ellison isn’t planning for a Game of Thrones-style Red Wedding scenario at HBO. On a call with analysts on the Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros Discovery deal, the Par CEO was quizzed on his approach to the premium cable network, and was unequivocal in his response: “HBO should stay HBO.” As he touted a […]

The co-CEO pulled back the curtain on the stunning events of the past week that led to David Ellison prevailing with a sweetened $111 billion deal to merge two of Hollywood's last remaining legacy…

Donald Trump's long-standing criticism of CNN and the US media is discussed in the context of David Ellison's Paramount Skydance potentially acquiring Warner Bros Discovery, suggesting a tightening grip on media influence.

Ted Sarandos had just wrapped up a White House meeting with Attorney General Pam Bondi on Thursday when Warner Bros.

Le fils de Larry Ellison se rêvait acteur. Il va se retrouver à la tête d’un immense groupe multimédia, à présent que la voie est libre pour que Paramount Skydance, qu’il dirige, absorbe Warner Bros.

Defying the odds with money isn't nearly as difficult as defying the odds with movies.

A sweetened offer gives David Ellison and Paramount another shot at claiming the studio as talk in town turns to who's backing which bid.

As events are leaning toward David Ellison and Paramount prevailing in its $108 billion hostile-takeover bid for Warner Bros Discovery, almost a dozen Republican state attorneys general are insisting

After months of jabs and feints, the white gloves may have truly come off in Netflix and Paramount’s multibillion-dollar battle for control of Warner Bros. Discovery. With just 24 hours left to go on the WBD board’s weeklong talks with the David Ellison-owned company and its “best and final offer” in the $108 billion hostile […]

A group of Democratic senators is threatening an investigation into Paramount and has requested CEO David Ellison to preserve records regarding the company's contacts with Donald Trump over a Warner Bros. bid.

David Ellison, CEO of Paramount Skydance, is advocating for a merger with Warner Bros., promising contractual guarantees for a 30-film annual slate to theater owners.

Discussions are ongoing regarding David Ellison's potential role in salvaging a proposed $111 billion merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery. Experts are debating whether Ellison could be the key to the deal's success.

Paramount CEO David Ellison has defended his political views following accusations of a 'MAGA turn' at CBS News, addressing speculation about his politics, loyalties, and intentions as a potential steward of Warner's CNN.

Paramount CEO David Ellison has reassured staff about the Warner Bros. Discovery merger, expressing high confidence in its completion despite an ongoing antitrust suit.

A leaked internal presentation has revealed David Ellison's top streaming priorities for Paramount+, indicating plans for new features and upgrades to the platform.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta stated that Paramount's defense regarding its Netflix deal misses the point in the ongoing lawsuit led by California and 11 other states against David Ellison's Paramount Skydance.

The European Union is expected to clear Paramount's $111 billion takeover of Warner Bros, with David Ellison's media group discussing remedies with Brussels to overcome regulatory hurdles.

The future of James Gunn's DC Universe is being discussed by Paramount CEO David Ellison, who has weighed in on the films amidst ongoing uncertainty surrounding the Warner Bros. merger.

Paramount is reorganizing its streaming teams as Skydance CEO David Ellison's strategic vision, which prioritizes consolidating streaming services onto a single tech platform, begins to take shape.

A significant internal crisis has erupted at CBS, described as a 'mutiny' against Bari Weiss and David Ellison, which reportedly originated from Donald Trump’s earlier criticisms of '60 Minutes'.

A.G. Sulzberger, owner of The New York Times, publicly criticized CBS and its owner David Ellison, alleging that the network has become pro-Trump.

Comedian Seth Meyers delivered jokes targeting Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison and Paramount during NBCUniversal's annual presentation to advertisers.

Christiane Amanpour has highlighted financial issues at CBS, using them as a cautionary example regarding David Ellison's potential takeover of CNN.

Paramount's former President Jeff Shell and CEO David Ellison are reported to have received substantial compensation packages for 2025, with Shell's pay topping $60 million and Ellison's reaching $63.2 million. These figures highlight significant executive earnings at the media company.

Under CEO David Ellison, Paramount is reportedly planning to integrate a TikTok-esque short-form feed into its flagship streaming service, Paramount+.

CinemaCon 2026 featured significant industry discussions, including David Ellison addressing a 'rebellion,' Tom Rothman's remarks to theater owners, and Steven Spielberg issuing an urgent warning. Attendees also noted several impressive movie presentations.

Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) continues to invite Paramount CEO David Ellison to testify on the proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, following a hearing that raised concerns about potential layoffs, reduced diversity, and political influence.

Paramount CEO David Ellison will not appear at a Senate hearing concerning the Warner Bros. deal or merger. His company stated that his absence is due to a death in his family.

Jeff Shell, president of Paramount Skydance, is leaving his role and is set to receive a payout of at least $5 million, including his salary and annual bonus.

Paramount Skydance, led by David Ellison, has reportedly secured nearly $24 billion in commitments from sovereign wealth funds in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi. This funding is intended to back its potential takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery.

David Ellison stated that the Skydance-Paramount merger is expected to yield savings significantly exceeding initial projections, with $2.5 billion anticipated by the end of the year, alongside plans to converge Paramount+ and BET+.

David Ellison's ambitious proposal to merge Paramount and Warner Bros. is encountering significant industry challenges, raising questions about whether the deal can defy Hollywood's history of lackluster mergers.

David Ellison’s Paramount Skydance has claimed it has “confidence in the speed and certainty of its regulatory pathway” in closing the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery in a $111 billion deal.

Litigator Patty Glaser promised last month Jeff Shell would “strongly respond” to threats legal and otherwise from a pro-gambler over potentially insider information and leaked data, and today the…

In his post-Oscars broadcast, John Oliver denounced Pete Hegseth’s recent comments about CNN surrounding its Iran War coverage and the White House’s pro-war videos made in the style of a middle…

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth singled out CNN for its "unserious" report on the Iran conflict, suggesting its perspective new owner David Ellison will save the network.

The Warner Bros. mogul’s $111 billion deal with David Ellison reveals the next stage of the business: The rich get richer, the big get bigger and everybody else is left in the dust.

Even though Paramount has defeated Netflix in the bidding war for Warner Bros., the first meeting was reportedly "turbulent" and did not go as hoped.

Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos has spent years people should be able to see big movies at home, without going to theaters. Now he's changing his tune. Rich Polk/2026GG/Penske Media via Getty Images This post originally appeared in the Business Insider Today newsletter. You can sign up for Business Insider's daily newsletter here. Paramount is setting the stage. David Ellison has turned Paramount from an aging legacy media brand into arguably the biggest threat to streaming juggernaut Netflix i...

Paramount CEO David Ellison promises CNN's editorial independence will be maintained after takeover, addressing fears about Trump administration influence.

Will Paramount Skydance turn CNN into a right-leaning Fox News 2.0? With David Ellison’s media company poised to snap up CNN’s parent company, Warner Bros.

Bell Media says popular HBO content will remain on its Crave service "for the foreseeable future," but isn’t saying for how long as David Ellison talks about merging HBO Max and Paramount+…

Paramount Skydance’s $110 billion bid for Warner Bros. Discovery is not just a Hollywood deal. Powered by $24 billion from sovereign wealth funds in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Abu Dhabi, the proposed merger is sparking debate over soft power, influence and media independence at a company that includes CNN and HBO. Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment […]

After the mogul's European charm offensive, Brussels prepares for a complex antitrust review of the $110 billion studio tie-up — one more likely to slow the deal than stop it.

Paramount CEO David Ellison was emphatic about theatrical on a call with Wall St. “It’s something we deeply, deeply believe in.

Paramount, under CEO David Ellison, is reorganizing a key engineering group as it aims to enhance its technology and better compete with streaming giant Netflix.

David Ellison suggests that combining Paramount+ and HBO Max could create a streaming service strong enough to compete with Netflix.

The mogul laid out his vision to Wall Street early Monday morning.

Diller also jabs at the guild for honoring Harvey Weinstein and Les Moonves with the same award, the Milestone Award, being handed to Blum this year.

Trade org Cinema United will ask Capitol Hill lawmakers, the Justice Department and states to stop further consolidation of the contracting movie industry by blocking David Ellison's bold bid.

The pic's promising start gives David Ellison's Paramount additional reason to celebrate after getting another chance to buy Warner Bros. Discovery after Netflix walked away.

The champagne corks may be popping right now at Paramount over the David Ellison-owned company’s successful bid for Warner Bros Discovery, but up in Sacramento the mood is far from celebratory  over the latest possible Hollywood mega-merger. “Paramount/Warner Bros is not a done deal,” California Attorney General Rob Bonta told Deadline this evening after Netflix […]

Paramount Skydance is investing in tech under CEO David Ellison. Eric Thayer/Getty Images; Kristina Bumphrey/Variety via Getty Images Paramount Skydance just reported its first full quarter under…

Warner Bros. has rejected Paramount's most recent acquisition bid but has given David Ellison's firm one week to submit a 'best and final' offer, causing WBD and PSKY stock to rise.

The CEO of Paramount Skydance, David Ellison, stated that audience engagement is crucial for the success of the proposed merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, while dismissing antitrust concerns.

Paramount CEO David Ellison has claimed that political motivations are fueling the ongoing merger battle with Warner Bros, making the allegation ahead of a case hearing and dismissing litigants' concerns about market share.

An article examines the recent activities and strategic intentions of David Ellison, suggesting they may be part of an apparent anti-Attorney General plan.

Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison's company may soon have to pay up to WBD investors. Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images Paramount Skydance's financial backers may soon owe billions to WBD…

Paramount CEO David Ellison claims that the opposition to the $111 billion merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros Discovery is driven by concerns over potential control of CNN.

Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison expressed confidence that the combination with Warner Bros. Discovery will close, assuring staffers that the deal poses no legal issues.

Employees at Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery are reportedly anxious as David Ellison's proposed mega-merger to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery has been put on hold.

Paramount CEO David Ellison and his family, who have strong ties to Tennessee, are reportedly considering moving the studio to the state amidst a legal dispute with California.

The proposed merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery is undergoing intense antitrust review in Europe, with Britain's stance potentially crucial for David Ellison to meet his September deadline for the deal.

David Ellison, CEO of Paramount Skydance, has expressed strong approval for the projects underway at DC Studios, as discussions about a potential merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. loom.

A 'Supergirl' producer revealed that Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison has met with James Gunn and Peter Safran, indicating Ellison's openness to the upcoming DC slate amid the Warner Bros. Discovery merger.

The exclusive guest list for the Sun Valley 2026 conference, Allen & Co.'s annual retreat for media and tech moguls, has been revealed, including figures like David Ellison, Bari Weiss, and Jeff Bezos.

Paramount's newly appointed President of International, Kevin MacLellan, shared insights on how David Ellison convinced him to join and the industry's shift from 'frightened paralysis.'

As CBS Radio shutters its operations, the WGA East union, which has represented its reporters since 1954, released a strong memo accusing David Ellison and Bari Weiss of breaking trust with employees and audience.

Paramount+ is reportedly exploring the addition of video podcasts to its platform, following a similar move by Netflix, with CEO David Ellison showing interest.

AMC Entertainment's CEO expressed confidence in David Ellison, stating he is fully committed to and capable of fulfilling promises made regarding theatrical windows and film releases. Ellison, CEO of Paramount, had previously committed to a 45-day theatrical window and releasing 30 movies a year if combined with Warner Bros.

David Ellison of Paramount has reiterated his commitment to producing 30 films per year, a promise he made in the context of his company's potential acquisition of Warner Bros.

Paramount CEO David Ellison hosted the company's "first upfront as the new Paramount" in NYC, featuring top executives, Ronny Chieng, Wyclef Jean, and "Dutton Ranch" stars Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser.

David Ellison, the new owner of Paramount, has appointed journalist Bari Weiss to lead CBS News. Her initial decisions and declining viewership have generated significant discussion over the past six months.

A sizable coalition is lining up to stop David Ellison's $111 billion effort to acquire Warner Bros., raising questions about potential industry protests compared to a hypothetical Netflix acquisition.

Paramount Skydance CEO has repeatedly cited the statistic when laying out the approach that CBS News and potentially CNN would take During an early March appearance on CNBC, the Paramount Skydance…

Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison has issued a new return-to-office (RTO) mandate, with the company providing guidance to managers on how to communicate the policy to employees.

Paramount is set to unveil its long-awaited return-to-office mandate for remote employees. John Lamparski/Getty Images; Shannon Finney/WireImage Paramount is preparing to tell many of its remote…

Paramount CEO David Ellison told California lawmakers his commitment to keep Par and Warner Bros.

A Las Vegas gambler has added Paramount Skydance and Larry and David Ellison to his lawsuit against executive Jeff Shell, escalating a dispute over purported off-the-books PR services. R.J.

El estudio, recientemente adquirido por el magnate David Ellison, suma 11 estatuillas con Una batalla tras otra, Los pecadores y Weapons en una gala apolítica y blanca que augura el previsible cambio…

Paramount-Warner Bros. merger talks continue, with Paramount CEO David Ellison positioning himself as a preserver of old Hollywood, though the feasibility of his promises remains uncertain. Regulators are also scrutinizing potential weak spots in the proposed deal.

Paramount CEO David Ellison ventured onto the Warner Bros lot on Tuesday for a meeting with top execs at Warner Bros. Discovery, addressing the troops at a delicate time.

The CEO talked to the Warners' executive leaders but left some feeling unsatisfied. "We were hoping for more," says one insider.

Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison, having acquired Warner Bros. Discovery, now faces the challenge of proving Paramount can compete with Netflix in the streaming landscape.

Paramount CEO David Ellison has stated that CNN's editorial independence will be maintained, addressing concerns about the network's future direction.

"We want to be in the truth business, we want to be in the trust business, and that's not going to change," the Paramount and future Warner Bros. owner says.

As the new reality set in, the questions multiplied. Paramount Skydance shocked the entertainment industry on Feb. 26 with the news that it had reached an agreement to acquire Warner Bros.

When David Ellison saved Paramount from being swallowed up by Sony two years ago, he was perceived around town as a hero.

Paramount executives stressed today that once merged with Warner Bros. Discovery, the company combined has no plans to unload any legacy cable networks.   CEO David Ellison and COO and Chief Strategy Officer Andy Gordon were asked about that several times by analysts on a call. They have spoken frequently already about the logic of […]

Paramount boss David Ellison has said that HBO will continue to "operate with independence" after the Warner Bros.

Paramount CEO David Ellison said during a Monday investor call "we do plan to put the two services together."

David Ellison reaffirmed his pledge to release 30 films theatrically once Paramount merges with Warner Bros. Discovery.

David Ellison has just won the battle against Netflix to acquire Warner Bros. He already controls CNN and CBS, two of the largest news networks in the United States

State attorneys general. Foreign approvals. Consumer lawsuits. Even without the Justice Department stepping in, Paramount still faces several roadblocks to completing its acquisition of Warner Bros.

David Ellison Is Shaking Up CBS News; CNN Looks to Be Next  Bloomberg.com

Things in media M&A land continue to move fast with Netflix revealing this afternoon that it is $2.8 billion richer after receiving the fresh cash from Paramount. The David Ellison company’s Superior Proposal for Warner Bros. Discovery, which was accepted by the WBD board, included paying out the termination fee if WBD walked away from […]

International leaders are responding to the bombshell news overnight that Netflix is stepping away from the Warner Bros deal, paving the way for David Ellison to finally get his shiny new toy.

At 42, David Ellison, son of Oracle founder Larry Ellison, has significantly expanded his influence in Hollywood, outbidding Netflix for a major Burbank studio less than a year after acquiring Paramount.

Within minutes of Netflix announcing that it would not try to match the $31 per share Paramount offer, Sen.

“Burn It All Down” is not what David Ellison will be saying if he doesn’t get his way with Warner Bros, but rather the ad line on Paramount’s billboards touting the latest entry in the very…

Only five of Skydance's features to date — three of them starring Tom Cruise — have generated more than $200 million domestically.

Warner Bros. Discovery is reportedly considering a 'sweeter' offer from Paramount, which might lead to a better deal than a previous one with Netflix, and will continue talks with David Ellison's company.

David Ellison’s Paramount Skydance has a Monday deadline to submit its best and final offer for Warner Bros. Discovery — and Paramount is expected to come back with an offer above its previous $30/sha

Paramount's strategic legal move regarding its potential acquisition of Warner Bros. has raised concerns among Democratic Senators, as David Ellison's team aims to expedite the process if Paramount wins the bidding war against Netflix.

Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos took aim Tuesday at Paramount’s rival bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, accusing the David Ellison-led company of “flooding the zone with confusion for shareholders.” The exe