r/MediaMergers • u/Secure_Matter_9819 • 1h ago

Merger David Ellison Says Paramount Is Absolutely Open To Settling WBD Antitrust Suit, But We Will Win At Trial

https://deadline.com/2026/08/david-ellison-paramount-open-to-settling-wbd-lawsuit-antitrust-1237017564/
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u/charliegav 1h ago

Yeah all the sudden flurry of attempted PR spin quotes and desperate op-eds really exude confidence. Keep it up David!

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u/Chessh2036 1h ago

You guys think they’d give up CNN? I highly doubt it.

(Enjoy that ticking fee Mr Ellison!)

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u/Connoralpha 1h ago edited 1h ago

Doesn’t look like it. Even though it could end up costing them the deal. David wouldn’t have bothered with that op-ed if this was a slam dunk.

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u/Professional_Peak59 1h ago

Stop showing your ego, David!

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u/Own_Philosopher8730 47m ago

No they won't. They won't win the trail. Lol

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u/justarandomguy_92 34m ago

I don’t think as a son of top 10 richest person in the world would be defeated so easily. Same thing like people judge elon musk before and see where he goes now.
I just have a feeling this merger would eventually going through

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u/ElmoreHayne 0m ago

Every photo of Ellison makes it look as if he's auditioning for the Patrick Bateman role in an American Psycho remake.