With the Paramount deal settled, the real work begins

David Ellison's acquisition of Paramount Global is just the start of a long journey to turn around the media and entertainment stalwart  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Entertainment July 09, 2024 David Ellison is taking control of Paramount. Now the real work begins David Ellison's acquisition of Paramount Global is just the start of a long journey to turn around the media and entertainment stalwart. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT David Ellison's goal for Paramount: Make it a 'media and technology' company The day after Paramount's board approved a merger agreement with Skydance Media, tech scion David Ellison laid out his plans for the newly-combined company. SHARE       READ MORE From 'Bridgerton' to 'Ripley,' Netflix's latest hit adaptations have also boosted book sales Several recent hit Netflix series were adapted from books, leading to a boost in book sales. Next, the streamer is turning to Holly Jackson's book series "A Good Girl's Guide to Murder." SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Danny Trejo says race was a factor in Fourth of July brawl launched by a water balloon Danny Trejo breaks his silence on his involvement in a Fourth of July brawl that unfolded after someone hurled a water balloon at him during a Sunland-Tujunga parade. SHARE       READ MORE You won't see me: John Cena leaving wrestling behind with retirement after 2025 season John Cena reveals he will retire from the ring after more than 20 years as a WWE star. "I've always said to the audience that the WWE is my home and I love it," he said. SHARE       READ MORE Bhad Bhabie posts video of domestic abuse and injuries allegedly by her ex-boyfriend Bhad Bhabie — real name Danielle Bregoli — posted and later deleted footage that allegedly showed her ex-boyfriend Le Vaughn pushing her to the ground. SHARE       READ MORE Nicki Minaj cancels headlining gig in Romania over safety concerns amid planned protests Nicki Minaj abruptly cancels a headlining gig at a festival in Bucharest, Romania, due to safety concerns over protests planned for the area the following day. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading the Los Angeles Times Entertainment newsletter. Invite your friends, relatives, coworkers to sign up here. Not a subscriber? Get unlimited digital access to latimes‌.com. Subscribe here. Copyright © 2024, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES | latimes.com Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in placing an ad or classified, get in touch here. You received this email because you opted to receive email communications from Los Angeles Times. Manage marketing email preferences • Manage email alert subscriptions or unsubscribe • Terms of Service • Privacy Policy • Do Not Sell My Personal Information • CA Notice of Collection FOLLOW