David Ellison
The Battle for Warner Bros: Inside the High-Stakes Bidding War Between Netflix and Paramount Skydance
Dec 09, 2025 02:52 pm CST
A dramatic corporate showdown has emerged in Hollywood as Paramount Skydance launches a $108 billion hostile bid for Warner Bros Discovery, challenging Netflix's previously agreed acquisition. This high-stakes media industry battle features competing financial structures, antitrust concerns, and political connections, with Warner Bros now forced to choose between two entertainment giants offering different visions for its iconic studio assets and streaming future.
600 Paramount Skydance Employees Resign Following CEO's Strict Return-to-Office Mandate
Nov 12, 2025 10:15 pm CST
Following the $8 billion Paramount-Skydance merger, approximately 600 employees have resigned rather than comply with new CEO David Ellison's five-day office attendance requirement, costing the company $185 million in severance amid a larger $1.7 billion restructuring plan that includes increased AI implementation and operational streamlining.