David Ellison faces mounting opposition in $110 billion Warner Bros acquisition bid
Tech scion David Ellison, backed by his billionaire father Larry Ellison (Oracle founder), is facing significant opposition in his attempt to acquire Warner Bros for $US110 billion, following his takeover of Paramount. The proposed merger has sparked widespread backlash from within and outside the entertainment industry, partly due to the Ellison family's perceived connections to Donald Trump.
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When you're trying to buy one of Hollywood's oldest studios for $US110 billion, it's going to be a tumultuous process.
The proposed marriage of Paramount with Warner Bros has triggered an avalanche of opposition from those within and outside of the entertainment industry.
Among the reasons is the perception of the Ellisons' connections to Donald Trump
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