Mary McNamara: David Ellison made himself the best argument for blocking the Paramount-Warner Bros. deal
David Ellison, who leads Paramount Skydance, is trying to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery in a deal worth over $100 billion. The deal's completion date has repeatedly been delayed. Some observers question whether this acquisition should be allowed to proceed.
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Part of Paramount's merger with Skydance and its takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery
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1 sourceMary McNamara: David Ellison made himself the best argument for blocking the Paramount-Warner Bros. deal