David Ellison.
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- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
- 59
What's happening
Active this week
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Concerns are rising about the Paramount purchase and how it might interfere with HBO documentaries, driven by CEO Ellison's leadership and political views regarding Trump.Well supported8 reports6 developments inside
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Paramount settles an antitrust suit regarding structural changes, while the auto market faces job cuts.Some support1 report
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Karen Bass focuses on protecting local Hollywood workers as the FTC responds to the ongoing Paramount saga involving David Ellison.Some support1 report
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David Ellison is poised to complete an $111 billion purchase that would merge CNN and CBS News.Well supported6 reports3 developments inside
Earlier this month
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Relocation talks due to business environment issues involving Georgia and David Ellison.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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Brad Pitt chose Nashville for his movie premiere, which is based on a survival thriller directed by David Ayer. Meanwhile, David Ellison faces an antitrust lawsuit regarding a company merger.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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Allegations of complicity in genocide and scrutiny over free speech arise involving David Ellison and George Clooney in Hollywood.Some support1 report
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David Ellison struck a deal to acquire Warner Brothers Discovery.Some support2 reports
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Haim Saban, David Ellison, and Anthony Bregman joined an open letter criticizing antisemitic comments.Some support1 report
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California Republican figures criticized Democrats and urged negotiation on industry acquisitions.Some support1 report
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David Ellison is expanding his influence across the entertainment industry.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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David Ellison is actively working to strengthen Hollywood by lobbying Adam Schiff regarding tax incentives.Some support1 report
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Mel Gibson discussed his role with Glover and speculated that David Ellison might absorb Warner Bros.Some support1 report
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In 2014, the DGA raised concerns about a merger standoff and litigation timetable, while David Ellison threatened to pull his studio from the state.Some support2 reports
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David Ellison's influence is reportedly affecting CNN's editorial direction and leading to Bari Weiss's appointment as editor-in-chief of CBS News.Well supported25 reports3 developments inside
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David Ellison discussed his past career in newsgathering at CNN.Some support1 report
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Paramount boss David Ellison offered investment in Channel 5, while the CMA found no realistic prospect of reduced competition.Some support1 report
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David Ellison, who has strong ties to President Trump, is leading the Paramount Skydance acquisition of Warner Bros.Well supported29 reports3 developments inside
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David Ellison commits to 30 movies and PVOD windows, while AMC supports the merger's business economics.Some support2 reports
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David Ellison is involved in a massive corporate takeover, with Donald Trump suggesting collaboration on corporate engineering.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Merger talks between Paramount and Warner Brothers are underway, with challenges from the WGA, consumer groups, and competitive services like Comcast.Well supported3 reports
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Donald Trump joked about David Ellison's suggestion regarding the name of a dinner.Some support3 reports
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A combined company involving David Ellison is seeking regulatory approvals in both China and Australia.Some support4 reports
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Bidding is underway to take over the parent company, and a conservative activist has been installed to run CBS News.Some support1 report
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Dana White and David Ellison are both accused of benefiting financially from the event.Some support1 report
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Amid the Paramount acquisition shakeup, a new hire was installed to manage the news division under the leadership of David Ellison.Well supported3 reports
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Bari Weiss led the CBS News division through a crisis, jointly leading the news division.Some support1 report
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Bari Weiss is accused of yielding to administration pressure regarding David Ellison's influence on CBS News.Some support2 reports
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Around David Ellison this week
News at the entities that move David Ellison most-
CBS Studios StructuralIn 2007, CBS broadcast featured Andrews, Cordes, and Couric criticizing the Food and Drug Administration's problems.Moves David Ellison
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Paramount StructuralEllison is preparing to take control of CNN, while Paramount completes the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, and Trump hosts Xi Jinping.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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Georgia OperationalDetention center plans are reportedly being made that include Pennsylvania.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
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Gavin Newsom OperationalGovernor Newsom vetoed a bill opposed by the American Beverage Association and backed by Californians Against Waste.Moves David Ellison
Connections
The 40 strongest of 59, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Skydance Media Structural
David Ellison serves as the CEO and holds significant indirect ownership in Skydance Media.
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CBS Studios Structural
David Ellison is exercising strategic control over CBS Studios through corporate mergers and governance changes to expand his media empire.
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Comedy Central Structural
David Ellison owns the parent company of Comedy Central.
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Warner Bros. Discovery Transactional
The relationship is defined by a proposed $111-billion acquisition attempt of Warner Bros. Discovery by David Ellison, currently facing antitrust challenges.
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Paramount Structural
David Ellison holds executive leadership and ownership roles within Paramount.
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CBS News Structural
David Ellison acquired the parent company of CBS News and assumed operational and leadership control.
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Bari Weiss Structural
David Ellison appointed Bari Weiss to multiple key leadership roles within his corporate network, establishing a professional dependency.
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CNN Structural
Ellison is attempting to acquire or exert corporate influence over CNN and its parent company, threatening its editorial independence.
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Donald Trump Operational
The relationship is characterized by strong political and social alliance, where A's political sphere influences B's professional life, and B actively supports A.
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Gavin Newsom Operational
CA government pressure from Newsom influences merger talks, which in turn affects Newsom's political stance.
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Larry Ellison Structural
Larry Ellison is the father of David Ellison and they are connected through the controlling structure.
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Hollywood Operational
David Ellison actively influences the policy and operational landscape of the Hollywood entertainment industry through advocacy and investment.
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California Structural
The relationship is defined by the CA's use of its governmental power, specifically through the CA Attorney General, to issue formal antitrust challenges influencing business activities.
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Forbes Transactional
Forbes and David Ellison are linked in discussions regarding a potential merger.
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Brunswick Group Operational
Brunswick Group manages corporate communications for Paramount's high-stakes deals.
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Paramount Structural
David Ellison holds the CEO position at Paramount Skydance, establishing a formal structural leadership relationship.
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Mel Gibson Transactional
Gibson speculates that Ellison may absorb Warner Bros.
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Apple Original Films Operational
The two entities are actively involved in the production of a film project together.
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CNN International Transactional
David Ellison aims to acquire combined media assets, which would include CNN International.
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Georgia Operational
David Ellison is reportedly discussing relocation due to business environment issues in Georgia.
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Mark Ruffalo Mentioned together
Both individuals are figures within the media industry context surrounding major corporate acquisitions.
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Bonta Transactional
A's location is the functional office representing state attorneys general who are actively opposing a merger involving B.
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DGA Operational
The DGA monitors and addresses industry issues, including merger standoffs, which affect the professional environment of David Ellison.
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China Shared context
David Ellison's company operates within the regulatory and market context of China.
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Elon Musk Transactional
David Ellison is considering an investment involving Elon Musk.
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Adam Schiff Operational
David Ellison actively lobbied Adam Schiff regarding tax incentives.
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Gaza Strip Mentioned together
David Ellison commented on the situation in the Gaza Strip.
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Michael O'Leary Transactional
The relationship is currently focused on potential industry acquisition negotiations.
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Los Angeles Shared context
David Ellison is considering moving Paramount's operations out of Los Angeles.
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Dana White Mentioned together
Both individuals were co-mentioned in the same context regarding financial scrutiny and attendance at a major UFC event.
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The Walt Disney Company Mentioned together
The relationship is noted in the context of comparing merger conditions within the media industry.
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Netflix Transactional
David Ellison sought to purchase Netflix as part of a media expansion strategy.
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Guardian Mentioned together
David Ellison was noted for addressing the UK creative community.
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Amazon Mentioned together
The relationship is based on a single snapshot noting that Paramount's acquisition is facing market challenges.
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America Shared context
The relationship is defined by the market context of America where David Ellison's company operates and faces merger challenges.
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Haim Saban Mentioned together
The relationship is noted only in the context of both individuals being targeted by antisemitic comments from Ruffalo.
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Ari Emanuel Transactional
Ari Emanuel supported David Ellison's acquisition of Warner Bros.
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Fonda Shared context
Both individuals are mentioned in the context of the media industry landscape.
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Guild Operational
Guild actively urged David Ellison to reach a settlement.
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David Zaslav Transactional
David Zaslav was forced to sell his entity to a new conglomerate.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
4 events- Paramount settles an antitrust suit regarding structural changes, while the auto market faces job cuts.
- Karen Bass focuses on protecting local Hollywood workers as the FTC responds to the ongoing Paramount saga involving David Ellison.
- Brad Pitt chose Nashville for his movie premiere, which is based on a survival thriller directed by David Ayer. Meanwhile, David Ellison faces an antitrust lawsuit regarding a company merger.
- Allegations of complicity in genocide and scrutiny over free speech arise involving David Ellison and George Clooney in Hollywood.
August 2026
10 events- Relocation talks due to business environment issues involving Georgia and David Ellison.
- David Ellison struck a deal to acquire Warner Brothers Discovery.
- Haim Saban, David Ellison, and Anthony Bregman joined an open letter criticizing antisemitic comments.
- California Republican figures criticized Democrats and urged negotiation on industry acquisitions.
- David Ellison is actively working to strengthen Hollywood by lobbying Adam Schiff regarding tax incentives.
- Mel Gibson discussed his role with Glover and speculated that David Ellison might absorb Warner Bros.
- In 2014, the DGA raised concerns about a merger standoff and litigation timetable, while David Ellison threatened to pull his studio from the state.
- David Ellison discussed his past career in newsgathering at CNN.
- Paramount boss David Ellison offered investment in Channel 5, while the CMA found no realistic prospect of reduced competition.
- David Ellison commits to 30 movies and PVOD windows, while AMC supports the merger's business economics.
July 2026
5 events- David Ellison is involved in a massive corporate takeover, with Donald Trump suggesting collaboration on corporate engineering.
- Merger talks between Paramount and Warner Brothers are underway, with challenges from the WGA, consumer groups, and competitive services like Comcast.
- Donald Trump joked about David Ellison's suggestion regarding the name of a dinner.
- A combined company involving David Ellison is seeking regulatory approvals in both China and Australia.
- Bidding is underway to take over the parent company, and a conservative activist has been installed to run CBS News.
Show 1 earlier month
June 2026
10 events- Concerns are rising about the Paramount purchase and how it might interfere with HBO documentaries, driven by CEO Ellison's leadership and political views regarding Trump.
- David Ellison is poised to complete an $111 billion purchase that would merge CNN and CBS News.
- David Ellison, who controls Warner Bros., is tied to Oracle founder Larry Ellison, who has strong connections to Donald Trump.
- David Ellison is expanding his influence across the entertainment industry.
- David Ellison's influence is reportedly affecting CNN's editorial direction and leading to Bari Weiss's appointment as editor-in-chief of CBS News.
- David Ellison, who has strong ties to President Trump, is leading the Paramount Skydance acquisition of Warner Bros.
- Dana White and David Ellison are both accused of benefiting financially from the event.
- Amid the Paramount acquisition shakeup, a new hire was installed to manage the news division under the leadership of David Ellison.
- Bari Weiss led the CBS News division through a crisis, jointly leading the news division.
- Bari Weiss is accused of yielding to administration pressure regarding David Ellison's influence on CBS News.