Elon Musk Could Gain a Stake in CNN and CBS. A Media Scholar Says the Biggest Risk Isn’t Direct Control

David Ellison is pursuing a merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. and is considering inviting Elon Musk to invest in the combined company. If the deal proceeds, Musk could potentially gain a stake in media outlets including CNN and CBS, which are owned by these companies.

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The story so far

2 developments
  1. Sep 23David Ellison Mulls Tapping Elon Musk for Paramount Investment While Closing in on Warner Bros. Takeover: Report
  2. Sep 25CNN’s Entire Newsroom May End Up Working for Elon Musk as Paramount-WBD Merger Steamrolls Lefties

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Last development · Sep 25 — CNN’s Entire Newsroom May End Up Working for Elon Musk as Paramount-WBD Merger Steamrolls Lefties

The bigger story

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The RightingLean Left· 4d ago

CNN’s Entire Newsroom May End Up Working for Elon Musk as Paramount-WBD Merger Steamrolls Lefties

The New RepublicLeft· 6d ago

Elon Musk Could Get Stake in CBS and CNN Under Parmount Merger

SemaforLean Left· 6d ago

Paramount weighs tapping Musk for equity investment

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Inc.Center· 5d ago

Elon Musk Could Gain a Stake in CNN and CBS. A Media Scholar Says the Biggest Risk Isn’t Direct Control

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BizPac ReviewRight· 4d ago

Paramount reportedly talking to Elon Musk about getting involved in massive media merger

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DeadlineLean Left· 6d ago

Paramount Eyes Elon Musk For Investment As WBD Deal Nears Finish Line – Report

GizmodoLeft· 6d ago

Elon Musk Eyed as Investor in Paramount’s Disastrous Takeover of Warner Bros: Report

The Hollywood ReporterLean Left· 6d ago

Is Elon Musk Paramount’s Next Big Investor?

VarietyLean Left· 6d ago

David Ellison Mulls Tapping Elon Musk for Paramount Investment While Closing in on Warner Bros. Takeover: Report

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