CNN chief Mark Thompson in talks to remain in role after Paramount takes over network

Source: www.latimes.com · Section: politics · Bias: Center-Left · Published: Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:12:26 GMT

Paramount Chief Executive David Ellison has approached Thompson about staying in charge following the merger with Warner Bros. Discovery.

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Center: NBCU’s Donna Langley On Industry Mergers, Taylor Sheridan, And The Road to 2027 — deadline.com
Center: Michael De Luca and Pamela Abdy to Depart at Warner Bros. Following Paramount Close — www.variety.com
Right: Mark Ruffalo blasts Paramount-Warner Bros. merger after judge clears $110B Hollywood deal — www.foxbusiness.com
Right: Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger to Close Next Week After Judge Approves Settlement With Democrat AGs — www.breitbart.com
Right: Mark Ruffalo Bemoans Paramount Getting Approval for Warner Bros. Merger: ‘An Incredibly Disappointing Outcome’ — www.thewrap.com

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