- 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.
- Larry Ellison holds significant Oracle shares and Tesla stock as collateral, while Netflix has reportedly made competing acquisition offers.
Skydance Media made a $110 billion offer for Warner Bros. Discovery, with the deal's viability tied to Oracle stock performance.
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What happened
Skydance Media made a $110 billion offer for Warner Bros. Discovery, with the deal's viability tied to Oracle stock performance.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Ellison helps Paramount acquire WBD and pledges Oracle stock for personal loans.1 source
- Larry Ellison provided a personal financial guarantee related to the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, impacting Oracle shareholders.Sub-event
The $110B WBD acquisition offer is linked to Oracle stock performance and Ellison's collateral.1 source
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The entities involved
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Warner Bros. Discovery
American mass media and entertainment conglomerate
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Skydance Media
American production company based in Santa Monica, California
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Oracle
company in Madrid, Spain
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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.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- deadline.com
- zerohedge.com
- fool.comLarry Ellison Personally Guaranteed $40.4 Billion of His Son's Warner Bros. Discovery Deal. Now 12 States Have Sued to Block It, and Oracle Stock Has Fallen 34% This Month. | The Motley Fool
- yahoo.comLarry Ellison Personally Guaranteed $40.4 Billion of His Son's Warner Bros. Discovery Deal. Now 12 States Have Sued to Block It, and Oracle Stock Has Fallen 34% This Month.