David Ellison may have a ‘Trump card’ — literally — in Warner Bros. Discovery pursuit

Trump’s toxic influence looms over Paramount Skydance’s bid to buy Warner Bros. Discovery

There’s reportedly a whisper campaign underway to grease the skids for MAGA-friendly Paramount Skydance to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery in a massive deal.

Major Hollywood Union Says Paramount Taking over Warner Bros. Discovery Would Be a ‘Disaster’ as Trump Backs the Bid

The Hollywood writer's union is raising the alarm over the possible merger between Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Skydance, saying that such a merger would be a "disaster," but President Donald Trump says he is all for the plan.

Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav poised to pocket $500M from company sale: report

Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav stands to pocket a whopping $500 million if the entertainment conglomerate is sold at the price Paramount Skydance has offered, according to a new report.

A Comcast Bid for Warner Bros. Makes Sense. But the Ellisons Will Be Hard to Beat

For years, Wall Street has viewed Warner Bros. Discovery as an ideal merger partner for Comcast, with a deal combining a treasure trove of IP, two major theatrical studios and much-needed scale for HBO Max and Peacock. On Tuesday, analysts’ dream scenario moved a step closer to possibility as WBD put up a “for sale” sign — including its highly-coveted studio and streaming business.  But as much as a combination between the two media heavyweights…

David Ellison may have a ‘Trump card’ — literally — in Warner Bros. Discovery pursuit

The Paramount Skydance CEO is “undeterred” after WBD rebuffed his first three offers, sources say, and Ellison’s allies are privately arguing he’s the only buyer who’d pass muster with Trump administration regulators.

David Ellison Is Moving Fast and Spending Big to Remake Hollywood

The industry is rooting for him to revive Paramount. His pursuit of Warner Bros. Discovery has some worried.