A closer look at “David Ellison Takes Over Paramount: Studio Lot Plans, Trump Ties, and What’s Next for Skyd”, exactly as the source publishes it. David Ellison is officially in the driver’s seat at Paramount. The Skydance founder and CEO, alongside co-CEO Ynon Kreiz, addressed reporters on the Paramount lot in Hollywood just hours after the $8 billion acquisition closed. The deal, which faced regulatory scrutiny and a rival bid from Sony and Apollo, marks a new chapter for the storied studio.
Ellison confirmed Skydance will keep the Paramount lot and its iconic gates, dismissing rumors of a sale. He also addressed his past ties to former President Donald Trump, who hosted a fundraiser for Ellison’s father, Oracle founder Larry Ellison, in 2020. David Ellison said he has not spoken to Trump since the 2020 election and that politics will not influence the studio’s content. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.