Ellison is preparing to take control of CNN, while Paramount completes the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, and Trump hosts Xi Jinping.

The entities involved

• CNN →

  American news channel

  • Reports detail the bureau's handling of counterterrorism cases, involving the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Bloomberg Law, and CNN.Mon 16:46
  • Fox News, New York Post, and CNN are facing criticism regarding the quality of their media coverage.Mon 16:22
• David Ellison →

  researcher (ORCID 0000-0003-1239-7757)

  • Bari Weiss was installed as CBS News editor-in-chief by David Ellison and subsequently fired senior staff, including Cecilia Vega.Sat 09:40
  • David Ellison acquired Bari Weiss's anti-woke outlet, Free Press, while merger talks involving CNN and Paramount continue.Fri 00:16
• Paramount →

  American record label 1917-1932

  • South Park celebrates successes with more Emmys than Trump's Apprentice and secures a major streaming deal with Paramount.Mon 11:26
  • South Park is satirizing Donald Trump's controversial renaming proposals, while Paramount serves as the parent company of the show.Mon 11:26
• Warner Bros. Discovery →

  American mass media and entertainment conglomerate

  • Miral, chaired by Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, is developing immersive destinations for Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi.Mon 07:51
  • Filings made with the SEC regarding stock holdings by Warner Bros. Discovery.Mon 03:34

Related events

• The corporate drama surrounding the acquisition of CNN and CBS News is ongoing, with states seeking settlements and operational changes being proposed.Sep 21
• Donald Trump banned CNN from White House access.Wed 11:40
• Paramount is acquiring CNN, causing significant changes within the media industry.Aug 12
• Donald Trump revoked media access for CNN while the Paramount deal impacts CNN's future operations.Thu 04:31
• Trump banned CNN from White House coverage, while NPR suspended audio coverage and the UN allowed CNN access.Wed 05:06