David Ellison's Big Paramount Power Play

August 12, 2026·about 2 hours ago·via The Hollywood Reporter

Hold onto your popcorn, because there's major drama brewing at one of Hollywood's most iconic studios! David Ellison, who clearly had a major love affair with Paramount's legendary 100-year history, is now making some serious moves that suggest his feelings might be changing. The billionaire is shaking things up at the studio in ways that are turning heads across the industry. Read more about this...

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