David Ellison’s Growing Media Empire: From CNN and HBO to ‘Harry Potter’ — and TikTok
The Paramount-WBD merger will put CBS, CNN, HBO Max, Warner Bros. and more under one roof, while Larry Ellison’s Oracle holds a 15% stake in TikTok’s U.S. venture The post David Ellison’s Growing Media Empire: From CNN and HBO to ‘Harry Potter’ — and TikTok appeared first on TheWrap .
David Ellison is set to manage a vast media empire following Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The deal, expected to be finalized in two weeks, will encompass a broad spectrum of media, including news, Hollywood studios, streaming platforms, sports, cable networks, and major franchises. CBC, CBS News, CNN, CBS-owned television stations, Paramount Pictures, Warner Bros., HBO Max, Paramount+, Pluto TV, Discovery+, CBS Sports, TNT Sports, MTV, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount Network, and various properties like Batman, Harry Potter, Star Trek, SpongeBob SquarePants, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are all part of the Ellison-controlled media assets.
Furthermore, Oracle's ownership in TikTok adds another significant connection to the media business.
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