David Ellison.
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- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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Ellison is preparing to take control of CNN, while Paramount completes the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, and Trump hosts Xi Jinping.Some support1 report
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Bari Weiss was installed as CBS News editor-in-chief by David Ellison and subsequently fired senior staff, including Cecilia Vega.Well supported7 reports
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David Ellison acquired Bari Weiss's anti-woke outlet, Free Press, while merger talks involving CNN and Paramount continue.Well supported6 reports4 developments inside
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Abu Dhabi Investment Authority funds support Paramount's expansion.Some support2 reports
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David Ellison is pursuing ownership of CNN and seeking a takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, while Donald Trump cites CNN regarding the deals.Well supported21 reports1 development inside
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Ellison's father developed ties with Trump, while California filed a lawsuit against Paramount's acquisition plan.Well supported5 reports1 development inside
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Cooper is being considered for a major film role, while David Ellison is leveraging his connections to Donald Trump.Some support1 report1 development inside
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David Ellison's company settled a lawsuit filed by the American Economic Liberties Project opposing a merger.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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Ed Martin served as interim U.S. attorney while David Ellison installed Bari Weiss as CBS News editor-in-chief and Trump's pardons bypassed the Justice Department process.Some support1 report
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David Ellison acquired Paramount Global, resulting in executive firings and Bari Weiss becoming CBS News editor-in-chief.Well supported10 reports2 developments inside
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David Ellison, who controls Warner Bros., is tied to Oracle founder Larry Ellison, who has strong connections to Donald Trump.Well supported5 reports1 development inside
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Jane Fonda details why she disapproves of the acquisition, while Oracle maintains business ties with Israel's military.Some support1 report
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David Ellison's Paramount/Comedy Central is managing assets like South Park and The Daily Show, while Jon Stewart expresses aversion to his new boss.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
One to three months ago
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CNN, David Ellison, and Mark Ruffalo are involved in a merger threat, alongside reports of technology supply to Israeli defense forces.Some support2 reports
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David Ellison's company is considering relocating its headquarters from California to Georgia.Some support1 report
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The New York Times is reportedly undergoing attempted damage control on its pages.Some support1 report
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Bonta and David Ellison are clashing over the date of an antitrust trial.Some support1 report
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David Ellison led an $111 billion bid to acquire Paramount as part of a media consolidation package.Well supported28 reports
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Under the leadership of David Ellison, Paramount is pursuing acquisitions, including CNN, while facing a lawsuit from California and competing with Disney.Some support31 reports
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David Ellison took control of CBS via a merger.Well supported4 reports
Gone quiet
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A film project involving an untitled drama film, Warner Bros., and industry figures like Sean Penn and David Ellison is underway.Some support1 report
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Warner Bros. acquired an untitled drama film project, with David Ellison highlighting ties to the Trump administration.Some support1 report
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A new drama inspired by the Jan 6 attack is being developed, with figures like David Ellison and Sean Penn being considered for roles.Some support1 report
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Crypto.com was an official sponsor of an event on June 17, and David Ellison is involved in a company partnered with Donald Trump.Some support1 report
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David Ellison is acquiring CNN and CBS News, while Elon Musk's wealth supports Colorado households.Some support1 report
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Ari Emanuel is CEO of TKO Group, while David Ellison is an ally of Donald Trump, and Dana White promised a major MMA card.Well supported3 reports
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CNN secured approval for a media merger involving David Ellison.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount Skydance is pending, involving key executives like David Zaslav and David Ellison.Well supported4 reports
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Ellison's son acquired the CBS parent company, initiating a new leadership mission and internal reactions to post-George Floyd discourse.Some support1 report
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Paramount Global leadership undergoes major appointments, including David Ellison as Chairman and CEO, effective August 5, 2025.Some support2 reports
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Trump filed a lawsuit against CBS's 60 Minutes, coinciding with the Redstone family handing over control to David Ellison.Some support3 reports
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What's reaching David Ellison
Recent events traced to David Ellison, step by stepAround David Ellison this week
News at the entities that move David Ellison most-
Skydance Media StructuralSatirical work involving creator Matt Stone references tech giants while being linked to his base in Colorado.Moves David Ellison
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CBS News StructuralFetterman spoke to CBS News in Austin on September 27, 2026.Moves David Ellison
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Larry Ellison StructuralElon Musk's net worth surpassed that of Alphabet co-founder Larry Page, reaching $780 billion according to Forbes.Moves David Ellison
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Bonta OperationalBonta's office filed lawsuits against the Trump administration, while Michael Gates' past roles in Huntington Beach and under Trump were highlighted.Moves David Ellison
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California OperationalFederal government imposed new restrictions on provider taxes, while Limón spoke to reporters via CalMatters.Moves David Ellison
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Donald Trump OperationalThe Trump administration utilized the Department of Health & Human Services for an AI tool.Moves David Ellison
Connections
The 40 strongest of 56, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Larry Ellison Structural
Larry Ellison provides foundational financial backing and leadership support to David Ellison, establishing a structural father-son dynamic.
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Warner Bros. Discovery Structural
David Ellison's entity acquired Warner Bros. Discovery, establishing a controlling structural ownership relationship.
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Paramount Structural
David Ellison holds executive and ownership control over Paramount, serving as its CEO and leading major corporate initiatives.
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Skydance Media Structural
David Ellison is the founder, owner, and controlling leader of Skydance Media.
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CNN Structural
David Ellison's media empire is acquiring control of CNN assets through a pending media merger.
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CBS News Structural
David Ellison acquired CBS News and exercises corporate control through ownership and leadership appointments.
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RedBird Capital Partners Structural
RedBird Capital Partners controls the board of entities related to David Ellison's family interests.
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Paramount Pictures Structural
David Ellison serves as the Chief Executive of Paramount Pictures.
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Hollywood Structural
David Ellison's leadership and corporate actions are fundamentally shaping the structure and direction of the Hollywood industry.
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Bonta Operational
The office of Bonta is engaged in a high-stakes, reciprocal conflict with David Ellison regarding an ongoing antitrust trial.
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Donald Trump Operational
The evidence portrays a close political and business alliance between Donald Trump and David Ellison, characterized by mutual support and shared influence.
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CBS Studios Structural
David Ellison exercises ownership and operational control over CBS Studios through his leadership of its parent company, Paramount.
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HGTV Structural
David Ellison controls the media channel HGTV through Paramount.
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Bari Weiss Structural
David Ellison formally appointed Bari Weiss as editor-in-chief of CBS News.
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HBO Structural
HBO's parent company, WBD, is being acquired by Paramount, which is controlled by David Ellison.
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California Operational
California actively monitors and seeks to regulate the business expansion and operational footprint of David Ellison's company within the state.
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California Operational
California is using legal action and regulatory pressure to challenge David Ellison's business acquisition plans, leading him to consider operational relocation.
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Cartoon Network Structural
The relationship is defined by the control exerted by David Ellison's sphere of influence (Paramount/Ellison) over Cartoon Network.
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The Walt Disney Company Operational
David Ellison and his associated entities are actively seeking to compete and rival The Walt Disney Company in the media market.
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Oracle Transactional
Oracle provided funding linked to an acquisition involving David Ellison.
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Federal Communications Commission Structural
David Ellison's company sought necessary approval from the FCC regarding an acquisition.
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Abu Dhabi Investment Authority Transactional
The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority provides financial support to Paramount's expansion, an entity associated with David Ellison.
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Los Angeles Operational
Los Angeles is being selected as the functional headquarters and operational base for David Ellison's company.
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New York Times Operational
David Ellison interacts with the New York Times platform, resulting in published remarks and instances requiring damage control.
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Netflix Operational
David Ellison's service actively rivals and competes with Netflix, evidenced by competitive pressure and bidding wars.
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Arizona Operational
David Ellison's company is subject to legal challenges and lawsuits initiated by the State of Arizona.
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Georgia Structural
Ellison's business operations are dependent on the state's regulatory environment, and his threats influence business location trends in Georgia.
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Paramount Structural
David Ellison holds the formal role of CEO for Paramount.
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Rob Bonta Operational
The relationship is currently characterized by active interaction regarding a matter urged toward negotiated resolution.
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Karen Bass Operational
The relationship is characterized by mutual influence, where political pressure is cited as a factor affecting the outcome of a high-stakes settlement.
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Jane Fonda Operational
Two industry peers whose professional lives intersect through shared projects, financing, and industry events.
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Adam Schiff Mentioned together
The evidence shows both Adam Schiff and David Ellison support the promotion of federal film tax incentives.
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Elon Musk Transactional
David Ellison is considering Musk as a potential investor.
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CNBC Structural
Evidence suggests a potential future scenario where David Ellison gains control of the cable news network, CNBC.
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Araceli Martínez-Olguín Structural
Araceli Martínez-Olguín oversees a merger that is impacting David Ellison's company.
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Colorado Shared context
Colorado is involved in a lawsuit against Paramount, a company associated with David Ellison.
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Dan Rayfield Operational
Dan Rayfield joined states suing to block a business deal involving David Ellison.
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Connecticut Mentioned together
The evidence describes A's actions regarding a third party (Paramount) and does not mention B.
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Miramax Structural
David Ellison holds a stake in Miramax, which is subject to potential forced divestiture.
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NBC Shared context
Both entities operate within the broader media and entertainment industry sector.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
6 events- Ellison is preparing to take control of CNN, while Paramount completes the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, and Trump hosts Xi Jinping.
- Bari Weiss was installed as CBS News editor-in-chief by David Ellison and subsequently fired senior staff, including Cecilia Vega.
- Abu Dhabi Investment Authority funds support Paramount's expansion.
- David Ellison's company settled a lawsuit filed by the American Economic Liberties Project opposing a merger.
- Ed Martin served as interim U.S. attorney while David Ellison installed Bari Weiss as CBS News editor-in-chief and Trump's pardons bypassed the Justice Department process.
- Jane Fonda details why she disapproves of the acquisition, while Oracle maintains business ties with Israel's military.
August 2026
6 events- David Ellison is pursuing ownership of CNN and seeking a takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, while Donald Trump cites CNN regarding the deals.
- David Ellison's Paramount/Comedy Central is managing assets like South Park and The Daily Show, while Jon Stewart expresses aversion to his new boss.
- CNN, David Ellison, and Mark Ruffalo are involved in a merger threat, alongside reports of technology supply to Israeli defense forces.
- David Ellison's company is considering relocating its headquarters from California to Georgia.
- The New York Times is reportedly undergoing attempted damage control on its pages.
- Bonta and David Ellison are clashing over the date of an antitrust trial.
July 2026
4 events- Ellison's father developed ties with Trump, while California filed a lawsuit against Paramount's acquisition plan.
- David Ellison acquired Paramount Global, resulting in executive firings and Bari Weiss becoming CBS News editor-in-chief.
- Under the leadership of David Ellison, Paramount is pursuing acquisitions, including CNN, while facing a lawsuit from California and competing with Disney.
- David Ellison took control of CBS via a merger.
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June 2026
15 events- David Ellison acquired Bari Weiss's anti-woke outlet, Free Press, while merger talks involving CNN and Paramount continue.
- Cooper is being considered for a major film role, while David Ellison is leveraging his connections to Donald Trump.
- David Ellison, who controls Warner Bros., is tied to Oracle founder Larry Ellison, who has strong connections to Donald Trump.
- David Ellison led an $111 billion bid to acquire Paramount as part of a media consolidation package.
- A film project involving an untitled drama film, Warner Bros., and industry figures like Sean Penn and David Ellison is underway.
- Warner Bros. acquired an untitled drama film project, with David Ellison highlighting ties to the Trump administration.
- A new drama inspired by the Jan 6 attack is being developed, with figures like David Ellison and Sean Penn being considered for roles.
- Crypto.com was an official sponsor of an event on June 17, and David Ellison is involved in a company partnered with Donald Trump.
- David Ellison is acquiring CNN and CBS News, while Elon Musk's wealth supports Colorado households.
- Ari Emanuel is CEO of TKO Group, while David Ellison is an ally of Donald Trump, and Dana White promised a major MMA card.
- CNN secured approval for a media merger involving David Ellison.
- The acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount Skydance is pending, involving key executives like David Zaslav and David Ellison.
- Ellison's son acquired the CBS parent company, initiating a new leadership mission and internal reactions to post-George Floyd discourse.
- Paramount Global leadership undergoes major appointments, including David Ellison as Chairman and CEO, effective August 5, 2025.
- Trump filed a lawsuit against CBS's 60 Minutes, coinciding with the Redstone family handing over control to David Ellison.