David Ellison.
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Earlier this month
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Paramount's financial health is under scrutiny as CDS jumps and Fitch handles unsecured paper, amid Musk's $1B investment in Skydance.Well supported4 reports
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Ian McKellen and Jamie Dornan star in The Hunt for Gollum, while David Ellison faces accusations regarding his loyalty to Trump.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 supported12 reports3 developments inside
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David Ellison completed the Paramount Global acquisition and installed Bari Weiss as CBS News Editor-in-Chief, while CBS covered El Salvador confinement centers.Some support1 report
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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 supported12 reports2 developments inside
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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 supported14 reports1 development inside
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A new media conglomerate, linked to David Ellison, is challenging Disney+'s market share.Some support14 reports
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Tony Khan discussed the future of AEW with David Ellison, noting that the WBD acquisition gives Skydance influence over AEW's TV partner.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 supported29 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 supported30 reports1 development inside
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David Ellison is acquiring CNN and CBS News, while Elon Musk's wealth supports Colorado households.Well supported4 reports
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Gavin Newsom pushed attorneys to cut a deal with David Ellison, inspiring other politicians to adopt the same stance.Some support1 report
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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.Well supported34 reports
One to three months ago
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David Ellison suggests HBO maintain brand independence while Anderson Cooper and Gayle King are featured in a merged media portfolio.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Skydance content competes with Amazon Prime market share, with Anderson Cooper and Gayle King featured in the merged media portfolio.Some support1 report
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Casey Bloys signed a multi-year extension to his contract with WBD/HBO, following David Ellison's decision to promote him to a top role.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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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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David Ellison's company settled a lawsuit filed by the American Economic Liberties Project opposing a merger.Some support1 report
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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, 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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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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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
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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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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 supported4 reports
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CNN secured approval for a media merger involving David Ellison.Some support1 report1 development inside
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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.Well supported3 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
Events traced to David Ellison, step by step, newest first- How could Sisu Pictures' pitches for retrospective documentaries affect David Ellison?HBO may acquire Sisu's retrospective documentaries on authoritarian regimes.Possible
- David Ellison faces strategic demands from $80 billion debtDavid Ellison faces strategic demands from $80 billion debtLikely
- Settlement mandates operational changes for David Ellison's acquisitionSettlement terms mandate operational changes for David Ellison's acquisitionReported
Explainers that pass through David Ellison
David Ellison is a step on the way to someone elseAround David Ellison this week
News at the entities that move David Ellison most-
Larry Ellison StructuralElon Musk slowed Starlink, impacting Ukraine defense, while Larry Ellison used wealth to exploit tax loopholes.Moves David Ellison
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Donald Trump OperationalNPR investigated a detention plan implemented by the Trump administration, involving DHS policy officials.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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Paramount Pictures StructuralHelene Hahn Loyd worked at Paramount Pictures while she was attending Loyola Law School.Moves David Ellison
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California OperationalBallotpedia reported new voting restrictions in both Florida and California.Moves David Ellison
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Anderson Cooper StructuralAnderson Cooper spoke with Lawler on CNN on November 6, 2026.Moves David Ellison
Connections
The 40 strongest of 73, 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 structural support to David Ellison, establishing a father-son business dynamic.
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Warner Bros. Discovery Structural
David Ellison's company acquired control of Warner Bros. Discovery through a finalized merger and takeover.
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Paramount Structural
David Ellison acquired Paramount and serves as its CEO, consolidating control over the media infrastructure.
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Donald Trump Operational
The relationship is characterized by a strong, mutually supportive political and business alliance between the two individuals.
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HBO Structural
David Ellison exercises strategic and operational control over HBO through his ownership and leadership of the parent company.
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CBS Studios Structural
David Ellison controls CBS Studios through his company, Skydance, following a major acquisition.
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Skydance Media Structural
David Ellison is the founder, owner, and controlling CEO of Skydance Media, dictating its corporate direction and mergers.
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CNN Structural
David Ellison's company acquired CNN's parent company, establishing a structural ownership and control relationship.
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CBS News Structural
David Ellison exercises corporate ownership and operational control over CBS News, influencing its editorial direction.
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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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HGTV Structural
David Ellison controls the media channel HGTV through Paramount.
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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 is actively consolidating power and driving mergers to restructure the Hollywood media industry.
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Bari Weiss Structural
David Ellison formally appointed Bari Weiss as editor-in-chief of CBS News.
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DC Studios Structural
David Ellison founded DC Studios and maintains control over its leadership and operations.
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Channing Dungey Structural
Channing Dungey is employed by Skydance, a company associated with David Ellison.
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Netflix Operational
David Ellison's company actively competes with Netflix through market rivalry, bidding wars, and strategic responses to disruption.
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Amazon Operational
David Ellison's conglomerate actively competes with Amazon for streaming market share and overall market presence.
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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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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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Anderson Cooper Structural
Anderson Cooper's news content is integrated into David Ellison's new media conglomerate portfolio.
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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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Disney+ Operational
David Ellison's media ventures actively compete with Disney+ for market share in the streaming industry.
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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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Andy Gordon Structural
The two individuals share a formal governance role as members of a company's Board of Directors.
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Elon Musk Transactional
Elon Musk invested $1 billion in Skydance, a company associated with David Ellison.
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Paramount Structural
David Ellison holds the formal role of CEO for Paramount.
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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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Comcast Operational
Comcast was identified as a potential suitor in a media bidding contest involving David Ellison's interests.
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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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Gayle King Operational
Gayle King's content is integrated into a new media conglomerate formed through David Ellison's deal.
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Ynon Kreiz Structural
Ellison and Kreiz share the role of co-CEO at Skydance Media.
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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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Rob Bonta Operational
The relationship is currently characterized by active interaction regarding a matter urged toward negotiated resolution.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
9 events- Paramount's financial health is under scrutiny as CDS jumps and Fitch handles unsecured paper, amid Musk's $1B investment in Skydance.
- Ian McKellen and Jamie Dornan star in The Hunt for Gollum, while David Ellison faces accusations regarding his loyalty to Trump.
- David Ellison completed the Paramount Global acquisition and installed Bari Weiss as CBS News Editor-in-Chief, while CBS covered El Salvador confinement centers.
- A new media conglomerate, linked to David Ellison, is challenging Disney+'s market share.
- Tony Khan discussed the future of AEW with David Ellison, noting that the WBD acquisition gives Skydance influence over AEW's TV partner.
- Gavin Newsom pushed attorneys to cut a deal with David Ellison, inspiring other politicians to adopt the same stance.
- David Ellison suggests HBO maintain brand independence while Anderson Cooper and Gayle King are featured in a merged media portfolio.
- Skydance content competes with Amazon Prime market share, with Anderson Cooper and Gayle King featured in the merged media portfolio.
- Casey Bloys signed a multi-year extension to his contract with WBD/HBO, following David Ellison's decision to promote him to a top role.
September 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's Paramount/Comedy Central is managing assets like South Park and The Daily Show, while Jon Stewart expresses aversion to his new boss.
- David Ellison is pursuing ownership of CNN and seeking a takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, while Donald Trump cites CNN regarding the deals.
- 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.
Show 2 earlier months
July 2026
4 events- David Ellison acquired Paramount Global, resulting in executive firings and Bari Weiss becoming CBS News editor-in-chief.
- Ellison's father developed ties with Trump, while California filed a lawsuit against Paramount's acquisition plan.
- 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.
June 2026
15 events- Cooper is being considered for a major film role, while David Ellison is leveraging his connections to Donald Trump.
- The acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount Skydance is pending, involving key executives like David Zaslav and David Ellison.
- David Ellison led an $111 billion bid to acquire Paramount as part of a media consolidation package.
- David Ellison is acquiring CNN and CBS News, while Elon Musk's wealth supports Colorado households.
- David Ellison acquired Bari Weiss's anti-woke outlet, Free Press, while merger talks involving CNN and Paramount continue.
- David Ellison, who controls Warner Bros., is tied to Oracle founder Larry Ellison, who has strong connections to Donald Trump.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.