- An individual partnered with CBS on a new late-night business model, driven by a desire to flatter President Trump's views.
- A network associated with CBS is undergoing sweeping changes due to owner preferences aligning with Donald Trump's views, pending FCC approval.
- 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.
Netflix beat Paramount's bid for Warner Bros, while Larry Ellison cultivated ties with Trump and California AG criticized Trump's antitrust stance.
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Updated Sep 22
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What happened
Netflix beat Paramount's bid for Warner Bros, while Larry Ellison cultivated ties with Trump and California AG criticized Trump's antitrust stance.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- A deal involving Trump's administration was approved, providing funding and support for a company while both parties opposed a Netflix merger attempt.Sub-event
- Merger lawsuit claims market power as Netflix and Paramount navigate Trump's tariff threats and film incentives.Sub-event
- Larry Ellison holds significant Oracle shares and Tesla stock as collateral, while Netflix has reportedly made competing acquisition offers.Sub-event
Trump's influence aids Paramount's regulatory clearance and affects company competition.1 source
Netflix beat Paramount's bid for Warner Bros, amid political maneuvering involving Trump and Ellison.1 source
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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.Also in this story
- 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.
- Amid the Paramount acquisition shakeup, a new hire was installed to manage the news division under the leadership of David Ellison.
The entities involved
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Netflix
American subscription video on-demand over-the-top streaming service
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Larry Ellison
American internet entrepreneur and businessman (born 1944)
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- Netflix declined a higher bid from rival Paramount concerning the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.
- Merger talks are underway between Netflix and Paramount, which is involved in the WBD parent company.
- Ellison is preparing to take control of CNN, while Paramount completes the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, and Trump hosts Xi Jinping.
- Paramount sought FCC approval for foreign investments, while the DOJ cleared the company's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, noting the competitive pressure on Netflix.
- Paramount plans to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery amid Trump's pressure on media companies.