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David Ellison

Also known as: Paramount CEO David Ellison

David Ellison — chairman and chief executive of Skydance Corporation following the $110bn merger of Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros Discovery.

2026-06-032026-10-08

In coverage

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  1. October 2026
  2. The Chronicle

    … The newly merged entertainment behemoth will be re-branded under the name Skydance Corporation, the company originally founded by David Ellison before he took over both Paramount and Warner Bros Discover. …

    Paramount takes over Warner Bros in $110bn Hollywood merger
  3. Joy Online

    … The newly merged entertainment behemoth will be re-branded under the name Skydance Corporation, the company originally founded by David Ellison before he took over both Paramount and Warner Bros Discover. …

    Paramount takes over Warner Bros in $110bn Hollywood merger
  4. Joy Online

    … The newly merged entertainment behemoth will be re-branded under the name Skydance Corporation, the company originally founded by David Ellison before he took over both Paramount and Warner Bros Discover. …

    Paramount takes over Warner Bros in $110bn Hollywood merger
  5. Joy Online

    … The newly merged entertainment behemoth will be re-branded under the name Skydance Corporation, the company originally founded by David Ellison before he took over both Paramount and Warner Bros Discover. …

    Paramount takes over Warner Bros in $110bn Hollywood merger
  6. August 2026
  7. Joy Online

    … Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison has promised to release 30 ​movies per year and to keep them exclusively in theaters for 45 days. …

    California cancels talks with Paramount over Warner Bros deal
  8. Joy Online

    Paramount Skydance chief executive David Ellison has broken his silence, defending his company’s $110bn (£86bn) takeover of Warner Bros. …

    Paramount chief executive David Ellison breaks silence on Warner Bros mega merger
  9. July 2026
  10. Joy Online

    … US news website Semafor reported that David Ellison, the controlling owner and chief executive of Paramount Skydance and son of tech billionaire Larry Ellison, has been urged by advisers to move the company’s operations out of California. …

    California leads lawsuit to block Paramount Warner Bros mega merger
  11. Joy Online

    … Paramount CEO David Ellison has sought to assuage theatre owners’ concerns, saying the combined film studios would release 30 movies a year. …

    US states could sue next week to block Paramount-Warner Bros deal, sources say
  12. June 2026
  13. Joy Online

    … David Ellison, the leader of Paramount, is the son of Larry Ellison, a major donor to President Donald Trump. …

    Warner Bros $111bn sale to Paramount approved by US Justice Department
  14. Joy Online

    … Skydance Media, run by David Ellison – the son of Larry Ellison, a co-founder of Oracle and ​a longtime supporter ​of U.S. …

    CBS News fires Scott Pelley from 60 Minutes, sources say
Business

Paramount Skydance completes $110bn Warner Bros Discovery merger

The News

Paramount Skydance has completed a $110bn takeover of Warner Bros Discovery, merging two major studios and creating a new entertainment conglomerate that will operate under the Skydance Corporation brand. The merger brings together HBO, CBS, Nickelodeon, Showtime, Comedy Central, DC Studios, Food Network, and iconic franchises including Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, The Lord of the Rings, and Mission: Impossible.

7 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

Yesterday

  1. Paramount Skydance completes $110bn Warner Bros Discovery merger

    Paramount Skydance has completed a $110bn takeover of Warner Bros Discovery, merging two major studios and creating a new entertainment conglomerate that will operate under the Skydance Corporation brand. The merger brings together HBO, CBS, Nickelodeon, Showtime, Comedy Central, DC Studios, Food Network, and iconic franchises including Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, The Lord of the Rings, and Mission: Impossible.

    7 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

Tuesday 6 October

  1. Paramount Skydance completes $110bn Warner Bros merger

    Paramount Skydance has officially taken over Warner Bros. Discovery in a $110 billion merger that brings together major studios and entities including HBO, CBS, Nickelodeon, Showtime, Comedy Central, DC Studios, and Food Network, along with iconic franchises such as Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, and The Lord of the Rings. The newly merged entertainment company will be rebranded as Skydance Corporation under the leadership of David Ellison.

    6 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Paramount Skydance acquires Warner Bros Discovery in $110bn merger

    Paramount Skydance has completed its $110bn takeover of Warner Bros Discovery, merging two major studios and combining entities including HBO, CBS, Nickelodeon, DC Studios and iconic franchises such as Harry Potter and Game of Thrones. The newly merged company will be rebranded as Skydance Corporation under founder David Ellison's leadership.

    6 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Paramount Skydance completes $110bn acquisition of Warner Bros

    Paramount Skydance has officially completed its takeover of Warner Bros Discovery in a $110bn merger, combining two major studios and bringing together franchises including Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, and The Lord of the Rings. The newly merged company will be rebranded as Skydance Corporation under chairman and chief executive David Ellison.

    6 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 25 August

  1. California AG cancels Paramount settlement talks over leak dispute

    California Attorney General Rob Bonta cancelled a scheduled Monday meeting with Paramount Skydance representatives for settlement talks over his lawsuit to block Paramount's proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, citing Paramount's alleged leak and misrepresentation of discussions. Paramount denies being the source of leaks and says it remains ready for good faith discussions.

    25 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 5 August

  1. Paramount CEO defends $110bn Warner Bros takeover merger

    Paramount Skydance chief executive David Ellison has defended the company's $110bn takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery in a New York Times op-ed, rejecting antitrust concerns by arguing the combined entity would account for less than 20% of US television watch time and would compete against tech giants with greater resources.

    5 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 14 July

  1. California leads 12 states to block Warner Bros-Paramount merger

    Twelve US states, led by California, have filed a lawsuit to block the $110bn merger between Warner Bros. and Paramount, arguing it would stifle competition and harm consumers by creating excessive media consolidation in Hollywood.

    14 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 9 July

  1. US states may sue to block Paramount-Warner Bros merger

    U.S. states, led by California Attorney General Rob Bonta, are considering a lawsuit to block Paramount's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, citing competition concerns. The deal would combine two of Hollywood's four major studios, and has faced opposition from actors, writers, and theatre owners who fear job losses and reduced competition.

    9 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 12 June

  1. Paramount's $111bn Warner Bros acquisition approved by US Justice Department

    The US Department of Justice has approved Paramount Skydance's $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, saying the merger is unlikely to harm competition and would likely increase competition across media and entertainment. However, the deal is not yet finalized, as states including California are reviewing the sale and could file suit to block it.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 3 June

  1. CBS News terminates Scott Pelley from 60 Minutes

    CBS News has terminated the contract of "60 Minutes" correspondent Scott Pelley, according to sources at the network, part of more than half a dozen departures from the show in recent weeks. The termination followed reports that Pelley had criticized editor-in-chief Bari Weiss over changes to the program.

    3 June 2026 · Joy Online →

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