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Paramount Acquires Warner Bros. Discovery; Ellison Targets CNN Control

34 reports, 4 independent Updated Oct 6
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What happened

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Paramount is completing its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, which will bring CNN and CBS News under the same corporate owner. Separately, CNN reporters were battling the Trump administration over access to the White House during a state dinner honoring Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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Why it matters

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The acquisition establishes a new corporate structure, placing CNN under Paramount's ownership. The press access dispute highlighted the tension between news organizations and the Trump administration regarding coverage of the president.

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Who's involved

  • David EllisonIs preparing to take control of CNN assets.
  • ParamountIs completing the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.
  • Warner Bros. DiscoveryIs being acquired by Paramount in a $110 billion deal.
  • CNNIs being acquired by Paramount as part of the corporate merger.
  • Donald TrumpIs the administration whose actions restricted CNN press access.
  • Xi JinpingIs the Chinese President honored at the state dinner.
  • White HouseIs the location where press access was contested.

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  • CNNSpeculative

    May face changes in corporate structure and ownership.

How it developed

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  1. The deal structure combines DC Studios with HBO and CNN, with Comcast competing in the bidding.1 source
  2. The new Skydance company's structure is influenced by donor ties and debt requirements.1 source
  3. Ellison moves to control CNN; Paramount buys WBD; Trump hosts Xi Jinping.1 source

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