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entertainment4 days ago•17 min saved

Einbinder Backs Ruffalo Over Ellison-Israel Criticism

Hannah Einbinder publicly supported Mark Ruffalo after a Paramount spokesperson accused him of antisemitism for highlighting the Ellison family’s ties to Israel and its military tech, calling the accusation “ludicrous” and noting other connections to the merger. Ruffalo pushed back on antisemitism claims on X, saying criticizing actions or policies is not the same as attacking Jewish people, while Einbinder framed the controversy as a broader Hollywood-working-class issue and praised Ruffalo for speaking out against powerful moguls.

via Deadline|

#antisemitism #ellison-family #entertainment

business1 month ago•19 min saved

Paramount Investor Alleges Ellison Trump-Backed Side Deal to Approve WBD Merger

Paramount Global shareholder Paul Robbins filed a derivative suit in Delaware Chancery Court accusing David and Larry Ellison of orchestrating an 'illegal' side deal with Donald Trump to win federal approval for Paramount Skydance’s $111 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, including alleged plans to funnel cash to Trump and to dismiss CNN anchors he dislikes. The suit seeks to block the merger and damages, arguing the arrangement risks Paramount and its investors and invites future regulatory scrutiny; Trump is not named as a defendant.

via Variety|

#business #donald-trump #ellison-family

business2 months ago•6 min saved

DOJ OKs Paramount-Warner Merger, Sparking Concerns Over Media Power

The DOJ approved Paramount's $111 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, potentially placing CBS News and CNN under the Ellison family's control and intensifying media consolidation. Critics warn the arrangement could distort news coverage to please the presidency and curb independent journalism, prompting calls for state AGs to challenge the deal amid ongoing concerns about concentration in the media landscape.

via Democracy Now!|

#antitrust #business #ellison-family

business3 months ago•7 min saved

Watchdogs Demand Paramount Records Over Ellison Promises Linked to CNN in Warner Merger

Two press-freedom groups that own shares in Paramount Skydance are demanding access to the company’s books amid allegations that David and Larry Ellison promised favors to the White House to win approval for Paramount’s $111 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, including alleged plans to overhaul CNN. The groups warn such conduct could breach fiduciary duties and invite civil or criminal penalties, as regulators weigh the deal amid debt concerns and broad political and industry opposition.

via Los Angeles Times|

#business #cnn #ellison-family

business6 months ago•16 min saved

WBD Signals Possible Paramount Talks After Ellison Sweetened Offer

Warner Bros. Discovery could announce talks with Paramount after the Ellison family’s amended offer adds concessions, while WBD continues its Netflix deal. Paramount’s bid remains a cash offer with a ticking fee and a termination fee, prompting shareholder interest to weigh all options as the bid process evolves.

via Deadline|

#business #ellison-family #netflix-deal

business7 months ago•3 min saved

Ellison media empire faces a rough road of debt, scrutiny, and streaming headwinds

The Ellison father–son duo oversee a sprawling media portfolio (CBS News, Paramount Pictures, TikTok stake) but confront a harsh reality: high leverage, political and editorial controversy, and a maturing streaming landscape as Paramount presses a bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, all amid regulatory and market headwinds.

via Axios|

#business #ellison-family #media-regulation

media-and-politics8 months ago•6 min saved

CBS News Expands Town Halls and Debates on Key Social Issues

The article critiques CBS's new debate series 'Things That Matter,' funded by Bank of America and led by Bari Weiss, highlighting concerns about media bias, influence of wealthy elites like the Ellison family, and the focus on controversial topics like feminism, which the author suggests may serve the interests of powerful conservative figures rather than genuinely addressing women's issues.

via The Guardian|

#bari-weiss #cbs #ellison-family

business10 months ago•10 min saved

Larry Ellison's Media Empire and Global Influence

The Ellison family, led by billionaire Larry Ellison and his son David, is building a vast and diverse media empire through major deals involving CBS, Paramount, TikTok, and online media, with plans to influence the future of U.S. business and culture, amid political and cultural shifts.

via The Washington Post|

#business #cbs-news #ellison-family

business11 months ago•2 min saved

Larry Ellison's Son Eyes Warner Bros. Acquisition Amid Bidding War

Larry Ellison's son, David Ellison, through Skydance Media, is reportedly preparing a bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, which would significantly expand the family's influence in the entertainment industry. The Ellison family has notable political connections and interests in conservative media and politics, including potential involvement with CBS and other media ventures.

via Gizmodo|

#business #conservative-politics #ellison-family