Elon Musk reportedly invests about $1 billion in Skydance: David Ellison's father, billionaire and Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison, has a history with Musk.
cnbc.com/2026/10/22/elon-musk-skydance-investment.html

Longtime CNN anchor Christiane Amanpour leaving network after a storied career of 43 years
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Key FactsChristiane Amanpour Announces CNN Departure for June 2027
3 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
- Amanpour, 68, has hosted her eponymous international interview program since 2009, reducing it to several weekly broadcasts in January 2025.
- From January 2027, the program is set to air weekly before ending in May.
- She plans to continue reporting and traveling worldwide for CNN through June 2027.
- “Amanpour & Company” will end in December, while she continues “The Ex Files” with Jamie Rubin through Global.
Remember: always be truthful, not neutral.— Christiane Amanpour, in her statement announcing her departure from CNN.
Jon Stewart to stay at ‘The Daily Show’ through the 2028 election: Jon Stewart will remain at the helm of Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show” through December 2028 ...
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Key FactsJon Stewart Stays With ‘The Daily Show’ Through 2028
3 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
- Comedy Central announced that Stewart will host Mondays through 2028 and continue serving as executive producer.
- He will continue working with News Team members Ronny Chieng, Josh Johnson, Jordan Klepper, Michael Kosta, Desi Lydic, Troy Iwata, and Grace Kuhlenschmid.
- The company said the show reached an eight-year Q3 viewership high and ranked first among cable programs across social media in 2026.
- Stewart had previously voiced doubts about staying and personal misgivings over Ellison’s relationship with Trump.
Just one guy controls all of the media—what could go wrong?— Jon Stewart, on his Weekly Show podcast, joking about media consolidation under the ownership of David Ellison
Watch @davidfaber live now as he sits down in an exclusive extended interview with Skydance Chairman & CEO David Ellison and Skydance Co-CEO Ynon Kreiz ... Show more
THURSDAY: Skydance Chairman and CEO David Ellison and Skydance co-CEO Ynon Kreiz join CNBC's David Faber for a CNBC Exclusive interview ... Show more
Trump Nemesis Has Pointed Warning for Trumpy Hollywood Mogul: John Oliver hit out at new Warner Bros. chief on Sunday.
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Paramount officially merges with Warner Bros. Here’s how we got here: Paramount closed its $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery on Tuesday ...
apnews.com/article/warner-bros-skydance-ellison-studio-hollywood-5f4326c083ca2fc084ff399c1b8aa035

Skydance shares dip as 470M warrants begin trading: Skydance (SKYD) stock drops after 470M warrants split off; see how the $12 strike and $3 warrant value impact ...
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OpinionFiring Warner Bros. Chiefs Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy is Bad for Movies: The Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy era is over at Warner Bros. Movie lovers are the big losers ...
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Key FactsNew Leaders Take Over Warner Bros. Film Unit
Oct 2, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: indiewire.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: indiewire.com
- By Friday, Pamela Abdy and Michael De Luca no longer held office; David Ellison named the combined operation Skydance.
- The studio made $4 billion worldwide in 2025, while no 2026 theatrical release surpassed $100 million domestically.
- Digger had an authorized budget of $125 million; insiders estimate the actual expenditure reached at least $160 million.
- The Consent Decree requires the incoming film chiefs to produce 30 annual films for two years, followed by 32 for three years.
Paramount and Warner Bros. shaped over a century of culture. By combining them, we aren’t rewriting history — we’re equipping these iconic studios with a more powerful engine. Together, we are Skydance: a creative-first home for bold, quality storytelling.— David Ellison, founder and CEO of Skydance, in a statement about Skydance’s role in the consolidation of Warner Bros. and Paramount
Skydance Shareholders Get Free Warrants Tuesday. Index Selling Could Hurt the Price.
barrons.com/articles/skydance-stock-warrants-warner-bros-8c2bea5e
David Ellison and Ynon Kreiz announce Skydance leadership team: The leadership team for Skydance, the merged entity of Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros ...
cnbc.com/2026/10/05/david-ellison-ynon-kreiz-skydance-leadership-team.html

Neue Holding namens Skydance: Paramount schließt Warner-Übernahme ab: New era in Hollywood: With the long-established studios Paramount and Warner Brothers under ...
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David Ellison says combined Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery will be named Skydance
cnbc.com/2026/10/02/paramount-warner-bros-discovery-skydance.html

Paramount completes $111B Warner merger, creating “Skydance” behemoth: Paramount now owns Warner Bros. as last-ditch effort to stop $111B merger fails.
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/10/paramount-completes-111b-warner-merger-creating-skydance-behemoth/

CNN’s Moment of Truth: Mark Thompson has a year to prove that his digital transformation can work—and that CNN deserves to survive as a stand-alone business in ...
puck.news/can-cnn-survive-the-skydance-synergy-squeeze/

Six Burning Skydance Questions Answered: Now that it’s here, David Ellison’s merged Warner Bros.–Paramount operation brings with it a grab bag of unresolved ...
puck.news/skydance-questions-what-hollywood-most-wants-to-know/

Bobby Kotick returns: former Activision boss becomes board member of Skydance, the new company formed by Paramount and Warner Bros
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David Ellison just brought in a co-CEO to run his new empire: Meet Ynon Kreiz: Ynon Kreiz's appointment as co-CEO of Skydance answers a key governance question ...
cnbc.com/2026/10/03/david-ellison-ynon-kreiz-skydance.html

HBO Max and Paramount+ Will Merge Into a Single Service, Skydance Confirms: With the WBD merger finalized on Tuesday, Skydance CEO David Ellison reconfirmed that ...
uk.pcmag.com/video-streaming-services/167714/hbo-max-and-paramount-will-merge-into-a-single-service-skydance-confirms

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Chipotle, Starbucks, Skydance, Marathon Petroleum & more
cnbc.com/2026/10/08/stocks-making-the-biggest-moves-midday-cmg-sbux-skyd-mpc.html

Paid articlePaywallCNBC’s Faber Presses David Ellison About CNN’s Editorial Independence: CBS Has ‘Changed ...
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Paramount's hard-fought takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery closes Tuesday. Here's how we got here
cnbc.com/2026/10/06/paramount-wbd-deal-timeline.html

Warner Bros. Water Tower Repainted to Add 'A Skydance Corporation': David Ellison wasted no time in adding the Skydance name to the iconic Warner Bros ...
variety.com/2026/film/news/warner-bros-water-tower-repainted-skydance-corporation-merger-1236902751/

Paid articlePaywallMatchbox: The Movie Review: Hollywood Is Already Dead: Small cars inspire a big whiff in an Apple streaming movie that stars John Cena as a CIA agent who has to ...
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Angry Bondholders Flood Wall Street With Complaints on Paramount Losses: Just hours after Paramount Skydance Corp. issued $52 billion of debt to fund the biggest ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-01/paramount-s-41-billion-of-m-a-bonds-slump-as-trading-begins

Paid articlePaywallJames Gunn & DCU Safe After Paramount/WB Merger (For Now): For now, it appears James Gunn and the DCU are safe after the Warner Bros. and Paramount merger into ...
nerdist.com/article/james-gunn-dcu-safe-after-paramount-warner-bros-merger/

Paramount closes $110 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, creating Skydance
cbsnews.com/news/paramount-warner-bros-discovery-deal-skydance/
David Ellison has built a Hollywood giant in Skydance. Now he wants to make it a tech company
edition.cnn.com/2026/10/06/media/skydance-david-ellison-tech-paramount-warner-merger-close

TNT Sports head Luis Silberwasser to depart Skydance as CBS Sports chief David Berson takes over combined global sports group
cnbc.com/2026/10/05/cbs-sports-head-david-berson-takes-over-skydance-global-sports-group.html

HBO Max and Paramount+ set to merge under ‘Skydance’ brand: David Ellison just revealed ‘Skydance’ is the name of the soon-to-be owner of HBO Max and Paramount+ ...
9to5mac.com/2026/10/02/hbo-max-and-paramount-set-to-merge-under-skydance-brand/

Paramount says it has 'complete clearance' to buy WBD after settlements: David Ellison's Paramount Skydance has settled the lawsuit that was stopping its $110 ...
businessinsider.com/paramount-skydance-lawsuit-settlement-warner-bros-discovery-deal-david-ellison-2026-9
Netflix's 2-Part 'Blade Runner Meets Ghost In The Shell' Series Is Aging Like Fine Wine
screenrant.com/altered-carbon-show-netflix-aging-well/

CNN Star’s Future Revealed Amid Takeover Talk: One of CNN’s primetime stars has reportedly signed a new deal with the cable giant.
thedailybeast.com/abby-phillip-signs-new-cnn-deal-as-skydance-wbd-merger-nears/

CBS Boss Frantically Backtracks After Sucking Up to Trump: The billionaire nepo-baby chief executive of Paramount Skydance is trying to reassure critics.
thedailybeast.com/cbs-boss-frantically-backtracks-after-sucking-up-to-trump/

Paramount Skydance raises full-year profit guidance, remains 'confident' about WBD merger
cnbc.com/2026/08/04/paramount-skydance-psky-earnings-q2-2026.html

Paramount to delay Warner Bros. merger until as late as June 2027: Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
cbsnews.com/news/paramount-delay-warner-bros-merger-until-as-late-as-june-2027/
Key FactsFederal Judge Halts $81B Paramount-Warner Merger
Jul 20, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
- A federal judge ordered a pause on the $81 billion merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery for at least two weeks.
- Twelve states, led by California, filed a lawsuit claiming the merger would reduce competition and limit consumer choices.
- The court granted a temporary restraining order to allow more time for legal review before the deal can proceed.
- This merger would combine two major Hollywood studios along with numerous streaming services and media properties.
"This is a critical first win in our case to ensure this megamerger never sees the light of day," California Attorney General Rob Bonta said in a statement following Monday’s order. "History tells the tale of what happens when a few people have great power over markets that are central to Americans’ lives: fewer opportunities for more people, worse products and services for all people."— Rob Bonta, California Attorney General, in a statement after Monday’s order.
Matchbox The Movie - Official Trailer | Comic Con 2026 - IGN: Save the world. Bring your friends. Check out the Matchbox The Movie trailer for this upcoming film ...
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Letterboxd could find a new home at Netflix, but Sony is fighting for it, too: Letterboxd is reportedly exploring a sale, with Netflix, Sony Pictures ...
digitaltrends.com/movies/letterboxd-could-find-a-new-home-at-netflix-but-sony-is-fighting-for-it-too/

Paramount’s US$110-billion Warner deal gets EU conditional approval: Paramount Skydance Corp.’s $110-billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery Inc ...
financialpost.com/news/paramounts-us110-billion-warner-deal-gets-eu-conditional-approval

Paramount Stock Drops After Judge Temporarily Pauses Warner Bros. Acquisition: Paramount Skydance stock fell Monday afternoon after a federal judge temporarily ...
barrons.com/articles/paramount-skydance-stock-warner-bros-acquisition-6ce1a47a
Paid articlePaywallJUST IN: Judge Pauses Paramount Mega Merger After Dem AGs Sue: A federal judge has paused the blockbuster $110B media deal between Paramount Skydance and Warner ...
mediaite.com/media/news/just-in-judge-pauses-paramount-mega-merger-after-dem-ags-sue/
Under conditions: EU allows Paramount to proceed with planned Warner takeover: Shortly before, a federal judge in California had temporarily halted the takeover ...
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California AG Rob Bonta explains why he's suing Paramount: Rob Bonta, California's attorney general, said he wants to keep Paramount Skydance from being able to ...
businessinsider.com/rob-bonta-interview-paramount-wbd-lawsuit-movie-theaters-cable-tv-2026-7
Will the U.K. Try to Out-Bonta WarnerMount?: Paramount Skydance execs were left scrambling this weekend after comments from British culture secretary Lisa Nandy ...
puck.news/can-the-uk-block-the-warnermount-merger/

Paid articlePaywallThe Canonization Of Stephen Colbert Reaches Its Last Sacrament: 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' just earned nine posthumous Emmy nominations
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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Micron, Paramount Skydance, Mara Holdings, PepsiCo & more
cnbc.com/2026/07/09/stocks-making-the-biggest-moves-midday-mu-psky-mara-pep.html

Paid articlePaywallThe UK is considering intervening in the Paramount-Skydance acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery over concerns about media plurality ... Show more

5 Cyberpunk Sci-Fi Books Better Than William Gibson’s Neuromancer: William Gibson’s Neuromancer is the most seminal cyberpunk book out there ...
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Apple TV’s New 10/10 Cyberpunk Hit Is the Perfect Altered Carbon Replacement: This upcoming sci-fi series, based on a book by cyberpunk pioneer William Gibson ...
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HBO’s big day, Apple TV’s rise and other 2026 Emmy nominations takeaways: The 2026 Emmy nominations delivered a resounding endorsement of HBO just as the ...
nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/emmy-nominees-2026-analysis-takeaways-rcna353384

CNN’s Paula Reid To Exit Ahead of Paramount Takeover: Report: CNN chief legal affairs correspondent Paula Reid will be exiting from the network ahead of a ...
mediaite.com/media/news/cnns-paula-reid-to-exit-ahead-of-paramount-takeover-report/

Trump Is Getting Rich Off Suing News Organizations: Donald Trump’s latest financial documents reveal a bonkers new revenue stream.
newrepublic.com/post/212610/donald-trump-making-bank-suing-news-organizations

Sen. Bernie Sanders is opposing the proposed merger between Paramount Skydance $PSKY and Warner Bros. Discovery $WBD, arguing it would concentrate too much ... Show more
Exclusive | Paramount Skydance expects New York, California will sue to block $81B merger with Warner Bros. Discovery: sources
nypost.com/2026/06/24/business/paramount-skydance-expects-new-york-california-will-sue-to-block-its-81b-merger-with-warner-bros-discovery-sources/

TVN Takeover Nears Completion. Green Light from Washington: The future of TVN is entering a decisive phase. Following approval from U.S. authorities for the ...
polanddaily24.com/tvn-takeover-nears-completion-green-light-from-washington/poland-today/71031

Justice Department approves Paramount Skydance’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery
nbcnews.com/business/media/justice-department-approves-paramount-skydance-acquisition-warner-bros-rcna349862

Kara Swisher Offers Brutal Reason Why Her Days At CNN Are Numbered: “Let me try to outline it: I don’t want to work for the Ellisons, and I don’t want to work ...
huffpost.com/entry/cnn-kara-swisher-wants-to-leave_n_6a31a7f8e4b076790911bd61

The battle over TVN's ownership in the U.S. A major deal may be called into question
polanddaily24.com/american-battle-over-the-owner-of-tvn-a-massive-deal-may-be-called-into-question/poland-today/70649

DoJ Approves Paramount Skydance-Warner Bros. Deal, Cementing Ellison Family Control Of American Media
engadget.com/2193606/doj-approves-paramount-skydance-warner-bros-deal-cementing-ellison-family-control-of-american-media/

US Justice Dept clears path for $111 billion Paramount-Warner mega merger: US regulators approved Paramount Skydance’s $111 billion bid for Warner Bros ...
financialexpress.com/business/us-justice-dept-clears-path-for-111-billion-paramount-warner-mega-merger-4266589/

Firings at CBS' '60 Minutes' reflect the fight for media control in the age of Trump
npr.org/2026/06/03/nx-s1-5844929/cbs-60-minutes-scott-pelley-cecilia-vega-bari-weiss-trump

Key Facts60 Minutes Faces Turmoil Amid Leadership Shakeup
Jun 4, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nymag.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nymag.com
- Nick Bilton, the newly appointed executive producer, terminated Scott Pelley following a confrontational staff meeting.
- Bari Weiss cited broken trust and respect as reasons for parting ways with Pelley.
- Pelley accused Weiss and her team of pressuring him to include falsehoods and bias in sensitive stories.
- The program begins its new season with significantly fewer correspondents and a divided newsroom.
I'm only interested in working in a newsroom that is built on trust and mutual respect. We cannot do our work without it. That foundation was broken on Monday, and despite our attempts to engage with Scott Pelley and to find a way back, unfortunately we weren't able to do so, and so we had to part ways.— Bari Weiss, addressing staff on a conference call about the newsroom's foundation and the decision to part ways with Scott Pelley
Britain begins formal review of Paramount' s $110 billion Warner Bros deal: Britain's competition regulator said on Tuesday it has formally started its review of ...
reuters.com/legal/litigation/britain-begins-formal-review-paramounts-110-billion-warner-bros-deal-2026-06-09/

California and New York Preparing to Sue to Block Paramount from Acquiring Warner Bros: Report
mediaite.com/media/california-and-new-york-preparing-to-sue-to-block-paramount-from-acquiring-warner-bros-report/

H. Moser’s Newest Model Combines 3 Complications Into One Minimalist Watch: The new Endeavour Flyback Chronograph Dual Time Date is home to three complications ...
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Inside ParaBros’ $49B Debt Blockbuster: The $111 billion Paramount Skydance–Warner Bros. merger deal is cruising toward the finish line ...
puck.news/inside-paramount-bros-49-billion-debt-blockbuster/

Paid articlePaywallParamount Skydance-WBD Merger: $2.9 Billion Loss, Netflix 'Termination Fee' And Tech Overhaul - Paramount
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David Letterman Calls CBS Owners 'Lying Weasels' for Blaming The Late Show Cancellation on Finances: 'To Hell with Skydance'
people.com/david-letterman-cbs-owners-lying-weasels-late-show-cancellation-11966981

Key FactsLetterman Blasts CBS Over Colbert Show Cancellation
May 5, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
- David Letterman rejects CBS's claim that canceling The Late Show was financially motivated.
- The cancellation coincided with the Paramount-Skydance merger finalized in August 2025.
- Stephen Colbert’s outspoken stance against CBS’s Trump settlement is linked to the show’s cancellation.
- Letterman laments the transformation of the show under pro-Trump media influence after the merger.
They’re lying. Let me just add one other thing. They’re lying weasels.— David Letterman, in an interview with The New York Times about CBS canceling The Late Show
Barry Diller Says He Would Buy CNN ‘Tonight’ If Given the Chance: ‘So Ripe’ for ...
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There’s No Need to Reschedule the Correspondents’ Dinner: The Nation Magazine
thenation.com/article/politics/white-house-correspondents-dinner/

Paramount earnings, revenue beat expectations as streaming business offers a boost
cnbc.com/2026/05/04/paramount-skydance-psky-earnings-q1-2026.html

Trump Gets Rude Awakening as He Arrives at MAGA Event: The president was the guest of Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison at a D.C. dinner.
thedailybeast.com/trump-gets-rude-awakening-as-he-arrives-at-cbss-maga-event/
Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders approve Paramount Skydance merger: Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders have approved the company’s proposed merger with ...
pocketgamer.biz/warner-bros-discovery-shareholders-approve-paramount-skydance-merger/

Key FactsWarner-Paramount Merger Nears Final Approval
Apr 23, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: globalnews.ca
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: globalnews.ca
- The majority of Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders approved the sale to Paramount, advancing a merger valued close to $111 billion.
- This deal combines key brands like HBO Max, Paramount+, CNN, and CBS into a single media conglomerate.
- The merger still faces regulatory scrutiny from the U.S. Department of Justice and international authorities.
- Opponents express concerns about job cuts, reduced content diversity, and potential political influence from new owners and investors.
What is at stake is clearly not just a corporate deal, but who controls news, who controls entertainment, who controls storytelling. It’s about the concentration and consolidation of cultural power.— Democratic Sen. Cory Booker said during a 'Spotlight' hearing on the merger held in Washington last week.
Warner shareholders vote in favor of Paramount takeover: Shareholders of the US media company Warner Bros. Discovery have approved the takeover by Paramount ...
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Hollywood stars unite to oppose Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery merger: Stars like Emma Thompson and Ben Stiller signed an open letter against the deal ...
bbc.com/news/articles/cz0egvr94zro

David Ellison Hosting Private Trump Dinner While Awaiting Admin Approval to Buy CNN
mediaite.com/media/david-ellison-hosting-private-trump-dinner-while-awaiting-admin-approval-to-buy-cnn/

MAGA-Curious CBS Culled Reporter Who Told Truth About RFK Jr.: Caught up in a round of layoffs was a staffer who noted how Kennedy has spread misinformation.
thedailybeast.com/maga-curious-cbs-culled-reporter-who-told-truth-about-rfk-jr/

Kara Swisher Slams Ellison Family In Vow To Leave CNN: 'I'm Not Working For You Hacks'
huffpost.com/entry/kara-swisher-slams-ellison-family-in-vow-to-leave-cnn-im-not-working-for-you-hacks_n_69c268c2e4b0d6f3fb8dae67

CBS Streaming News Workers Launch 24-Hour Walkout for Better Contract: Workers “are fighting to protect their livelihoods during a period of uncertainty in ...
truthout.org/articles/cbs-streaming-news-workers-launch-24-hour-walkout-for-better-contract/

