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Paramount Skydance's David Ellison texted Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav during the bidding war. Here's why Zaslav ignored it.
Donald Trump chimed in again on 60 Minutes, CBS and Paramount, this time complaining that the newsmagazine has treated him “far worse” since the David Ellison-led takeover of the company. He wrote on Truth Social,
Warner Bros. Discovery disclosed Zaslav would receive more than $500 million in equity if Netflix’s bid closes.
Paramount's David Ellison said that if Warner Bros. Discovery's board took his current offer, it would be "admitting breach of fiduciary duty."
All About Billionaire Larry Ellison's 2 Kids, Paramount CEO David and Oscar-Nominated Producer Megan
Megan's Annapurna Pictures has produced hits like Her and American Hustle, which made her the first woman to receive two Academy Award nominations for Best Picture in the same year, per The Wrap. David merged his company, Skydance Media, with Paramount in 2025, serving as CEO and chairman.
David's decisions as Paramount Skydance's CEO are under a microscope. Find out his net worth here.
David Ellison soloed on his 16th birthday and began competing in air shows at 17. In 2003, at 20, he became the youngest member of the Stars of Tomorrow aerobatic team at the EAA AirVenture Show in Oshkosh, Wis. He flew a Cap 232 painted in full Flyboys regalia to promote the 2006 film.
Photos of Netflix's Ted Sarandos & Greg Peters on the Warner Bros lot sure look like guys about to handed the keys to a iconic kingdom
David’s career in the film and TV industry is changing now that he’s the CEO of Paramount. Learn about him here.
David Ellison is cozying up to Trump in his effort to save Hollywood. It’s a risky strategy for our democracy.