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Gerry Cardinale, a Paramount board member, said that this is the first time since Walt Disney that you will have a family own and control a major Hollywood company with this level of hands-on management.
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Gerry Cardinale, a Paramount board member, stated that David Ellison's family owning and controlling a major Hollywood company with this level of hands-on management is the first instance since Walt Disney.
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Gerry Cardinale
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News Article
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{
    "date": "2026-09-22"
}
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Hollywood Attributed Statement Business History
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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.

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