David Ellison

David Ellison

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David Ellison is the son of Larry Ellison, the co-founder of Oracle Corporation, and has established himself as a prominent figure in the tech and investment sectors. Recently, he has been involved in discussions surrounding a significant acquisition offer for Paramount Global, aiming to enhance his family's influence in media and entertainment. His business endeavors reflect a blend of tech innovation and strategic investments, paralleling the ambitious legacy of his father.

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David Ellison is poised to take control of Warner Bros. Discovery through his company Paramount Skydance.

Billionaire Larry Ellison’s son is about to run Hollywood
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-09-25
8.0

The ongoing Paramount-Warner Bros merger will put both CBS and CNN under the control of David Ellison.

Trump media boycott is not the biggest threat to press freedom – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-09-24
5.0

David Ellison, co-owner of Paramount, welcomed the resolution achieved in the agreement.

Mega sporazum Paramaunta i Vorner Brosa: Šta znači za Holivud
Blic – popular Serbian tabloid/daily, est. 1996·SerbiaSerbia· 2026-09-23
7.0
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Rob Bonta
Rob Bonta

David Ellison is a long-time Hollywood film producer and became the CEO of Paramount after the acquisition.

Warner Bros. Übernahme durch Paramount: Weg frei nach Einigung
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-09-23
7.0

David Ellison, co-owner of Paramount, welcomed the resolution achieved through the agreement.

Mega sporazum Paramaunta i Vorner Brosa: Šta znači za Holivud
Vijesti – largest independent Montenegrin daily, est. 1997·MontenegroMontenegro· 2026-09-22
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Rob Bonta
Rob Bonta

David Ellison, CEO of Paramount and head of Skydance, is portrayed as one of the most powerful people in the media world.

פרמאונט צפויה לרכוש את וורנר ברוס
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·IsraelIsrael· 2026-09-22
6.0

Paramount's CEO David Ellison welcomed the resolution, emphasizing that the goal of the negotiations was to reach a solution that would benefit consumers, employees, and creators.

110-milijardni medijski velikan v nastajanju
Delo – major Slovenian daily, est. 1959·SloveniaSlovenia· 2026-09-22
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Rob Bonta
Rob Bonta

Paramount CEO David Ellison expressed gratitude to Bonta and the other attorneys general for their engagement.

State attorneys general agree to settle Paramount merger lawsuit
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-09-21
7.0

Paramount CEO David Ellison has staked his company’s future on what he sees as a necessary bid to consolidate two of Hollywood’s biggest studios.

Paramount, California A-G reported to discuss concessions in deal that would clear hurdle for Warner Bros. merger
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2026-09-21
7.0

Some opponents have questioned the motives of Paramount CEO David Ellison and his billionaire father Larry Ellison.

Paramount nears merger settlement, but some key state AGs are not on board yet
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-09-20
4.0

David Ellison is the CEO of Paramount who suggested the company might leave California if an agreement is not reached.

Paramount considera fazer concessões para concluir fusão com a Warner Bros
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2026-09-19
5.0

David Ellison is the CEO of Paramount who is linking the future of his company to the merger with Warner Bros.

Штати днями можуть погодити найбільше злиття в історії Голлівуду
Українська правда (Ukrayinska Pravda)·UkraineUkraine· 2026-09-19
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Donald Trump

Paramount boss David Ellison could bring Snyder back once Gunn’s contract allegedly expires next year.

Zack Snyder is angling to make another Batman movie. Stranger things have happened | Film
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-09-19
5.0

David Ellison is the CEO of Paramount, criticized for the changes to '60 Minutes'.

An overhauled ‘60 Minutes’ sheds viewers in season premiere
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-09-18
3.0

Paramount CEO David Ellison battles Bonta and 11 other state attorneys general over the company’s proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.

California officials respond to report Paramount could leave the state
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-09-17
5.0

David Ellison is the CEO of Paramount and has made commitments regarding the production of films.

Paramount promete a redes de cinema dos EUA que lançará 30 filmes por ano após comprar Warner
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2026-08-09
6.0

David Ellison is a 43-year-old entrepreneur and the son of Larry Ellison, founder of Oracle.

Paramount-Warner-Deal vor Gericht: Was das mit Trumps Hass auf CNN zu tun hat - Medien
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2026-08-05
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Larry Ellison
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David Ellison is attempting to acquire Warner Bros. for $111 billion, which would create a massive media conglomerate.

Der zunehmende Einfluss der Tech-Giganten in Hollywood
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-08-02
4.0

David Ellison, Paramount CEO, has stated that the merger would bring innovation to the entertainment business.

Paramount-Warner Bros. $111 billion merger: Benedict Cumberbatch, Alan Cumming and Benedict Wong urge UK to block deal, warn of job losses and fewer films
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2026-07-27
6.0

The legal challenge threatens Paramount CEO David Ellison’s plan to expand the company into a stronger competitor to streaming giants such as Netflix and Disney.

$110 billion Warner Bros. deal hits legal roadblock as Paramount pauses takeover
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-07-25
5.0

Trump said David Ellison is 'going to make, I think, fantastic changes and keep some of the great stuff going.'

Trump bombed at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner — and proved its point
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-07-25
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David Ellison pledged in March that CNN’s editorial independence would be protected amid speculation that he could put Bari Weiss in charge of the cable network.

Paramount agrees to pause $110bn Warner Bros merger as case plays out | US news
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-07-24
6.0

Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison is reportedly considering relocating Paramount’s headquarters.

Newsom says film tax incentives are bringing Hollywood home, but is it too late?
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-07-24
5.0

David Ellison controls and leads Paramount Skydance, which was established after a merger between Paramount Global and Skydance Media.

Dommer bremser Paramounts omstridte oppkjøp av Warner Bros.
Aftenposten·NorwayNorway· 2026-07-21
6.0

At CBS, the takeover of Paramount by David Ellison, whose billionaire father Larry Ellison is a Trump ally, has roiled the newsroom and prompted the departure of senior staff from the news magazine '60 Minutes.'

U.S. networks should have licences revoked for not airing prime-time speech, Trump says
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2026-07-17
5.0

David Ellison is the CEO of Paramount who is close to acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery.

Mehr Gewinn, aber die Abonnenten schauen nicht genug
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-07-17
7.0

Paramount CEO David Ellison is set to run CNN once Paramount's purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery becomes official.

Paula Reid is reportedly leaving CNN for MS NOW amid Paramount deal
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-07-02
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