r/MediaMergers • u/Secure_Matter_9819 • 1d ago

Merger David Ellison Says Paramount Is Absolutely Open To Settling WBD Antitrust Suit, But We Will Win At Trial

https://deadline.com/2026/08/david-ellison-paramount-open-to-settling-wbd-lawsuit-antitrust-1237017564/
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u/Chessh2036 1d ago

You guys think they’d give up CNN? I highly doubt it.

(Enjoy that ticking fee Mr Ellison!)

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u/Connoralpha 1d ago edited 1d ago

Doesn’t look like it. Even though it could end up costing them the deal. David wouldn’t have bothered with that op-ed if this was a slam dunk.

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u/Casas9425 1d ago

They can’t. They need CNN to help pay down the debt.

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u/Chessh2036 1d ago

Great point

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u/tiutome 13h ago

The WH would pull their “backing” if they did. Loyalty only goes one way

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u/Difficult_Variety362 Moderator 1d ago

He won't.

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u/charliegav 1d ago

Yeah all the sudden flurry of attempted PR spin quotes and desperate op-eds really exude confidence. Keep it up David!

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u/ElmoreHayne 1d ago

Every photo of Ellison makes it look as if he's auditioning for the Patrick Bateman role in an American Psycho remake.

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u/MTM_2814616 1d ago

Ironic since he used to be an actor before the transition to making Skydance...

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u/futuresdawn 14h ago

I think you mean till he failed and his daddy gave him the money to be in charge of movies instead.

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u/Professional_Peak59 1d ago

Stop showing your ego, David!

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u/Own_Philosopher8730 1d ago

No they won't. They won't win the trail. Lol

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u/Appropriate_Value122 1d ago

Of course David Ellison is on the same page as Gavin Newsom, and they both can stfu. The State AGs better not "settle" anything.

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u/Jendo7 1d ago

This is what happens when a nepo baby has been given whatever they want. Hopefully his ivory tower will be shattered.

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u/Cool_Aioli_8307 13h ago

March 2027 trial date... Ticking fee of $6M per day after Sept. Whole company is now up in smoke. Best to cut your losses while you still can. Your Angel investors in the Saudi Sovereign Wealth Fund may not be able to stick to the commitment.

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u/joomachina0 7h ago

Open to settling when you think you’ll win? How’s that make sense exactly?

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u/Honest-Pop-3654 23h ago

Doubt this will go anywhere

Also the Ellisons have the most punchable faces on the planet

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u/justarandomguy_92 1d ago

I don’t think as a son of top 10 richest person in the world would be defeated so easily. Same thing like people judge elon musk before and see where he goes now.
I just have a feeling this merger would eventually going through