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5 Challenges David Ellison Faces as He Snags His Hollywood Prize

5 Challenges David Ellison Faces as He Snags His Hollywood Prize
NYT Business Monday 05 October 2026, 09:04 UTC By Michael M. Grynbaum 1 min read
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The tech scion has given his combination of Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount a new name: Skydance. Now he must make tough decisions about news, movies, streaming, sports and debt.

The tech scion has given his combination of Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount a new name: Skydance. Now he must make tough decisions about news, movies, streaming, sports and debt. [Image text:] VIaciACOMP STAGE 5 a
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