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Mr. Singer had publicly opposed the sale of Warner Bros. Discovery to Paramount Skydance, citing concerns about consolidation-related job losses and the roughly $79 billion in net debt that the conglomerate would carry at closing, among other worries.
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Joseph M. Singer publicly opposed the sale of Warner Bros. Discovery to Paramount Skydance due to concerns about consolidation-related job losses and the approximately $79 billion in net debt the conglomerate would carry at closing.
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News Article
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{
    "date": "2026-09-22",
    "amount": "$79 billion"
}
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Business Financial Mergers and Acquisitions
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October 1, 2026 at 9:07 PM (1 week ago)
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October 1, 2026 at 9:07 PM (1 week ago)

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The ‘Kid’ Takes Over: David Ellison Becomes a Hollywood Colossus
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/22/business/media/david-ellison-hollywood-mega-mogul.html

David Ellison, 43, is set to control an unprecedented Hollywood empire after a $111 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount Skydance. This deal, following a settlement of antitrust lawsuits, makes him a dominant figure in media, spanning film studios, streaming services, and news outlets.

David Ellison Paramount Skydance Warner Bros. Discovery Media Mergers Hollywood Antitrust Entertainment Industry Business

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