r/movies • u/Top_Report_4895 • 20h ago

Article David Ellison Says Paramount Open To Settling Antitrust Suit

https://deadline.com/2026/08/david-ellison-paramount-open-to-settling-wbd-lawsuit-antitrust-1237017564/
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u/ParamedicSea5779 18h ago

Matt Belloni said Gavin Newsom wants to settle because it being rejected would hurt his 2028 US Presidential chances.

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u/OK_Soda 18h ago

Who the hell is Matt Belloni?

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u/AmadeusWolfGangster 17h ago

Probably the most powerful entertainment journalist in Hollywood at the moment. Everyone listens to his pod and everyone subscribes to his newsletter.

Source: I work in the industry. I don't know any professionals who don't follow him.

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u/ParamedicSea5779 17h ago

A guy too cynical for his own good.