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India Sports & Cricket 10 Nov 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Warner Backs Khawaja’s Sandpapergate Account, Slams Cricket Australia Probe as ‘Rushed and Botched’

David Warner has publicly backed Usman Khawaja’s account of the 2018 ball-tampering scandal, saying he fully supports the veteran batter after years of silence on the issue. Warner also delivered a sharp rebuke of Cricket Australia’s handling of the investigation, describing it as rushed and botched and reopening one of Australian cricket’s most damaging episodes.

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Global Markets & Equities03 Oct 2026, 05:23 AM IST

Thompson’s CNN Talks Lift the Stakes for Bari Weiss as Media Deal Chess Intensifies

Mark Thompson’s reported discussions with David Ellison over his future at CNN have sharpened the strategic stakes around the network’s leadership as the Paramount-Warner Bros. deal process advances. The talks underscore that any post-merger media reshuffle could shape not only CNN’s editorial direction, but also the prospects for outside figures such as Bari Weiss in a changing cable-news landscape.

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Global Markets & EquitiesJust now (09:50 AM IST)

Ellison Signals Continuity at CNN, Seeks to Keep Mark Thompson After Deal Closes

David Ellison, the Paramount chief poised to reshape Warner Bros. Discovery if his deal closes, wants CNN chief Mark Thompson to remain in place after the transaction, according to multiple reports. The move suggests Ellison is prioritizing operational continuity at one of the world’s most scrutinized news brands as he prepares for a complex integration of major media assets.

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Global Markets & EquitiesJust now (06:00 PM IST)

David Ellison Taps Mattel’s Ynon Kreiz as Co-CEO of Combined Paramount-Warner Bros. Entity

David Ellison has named Mattel chief executive Ynon Kreiz as co-CEO of the newly merged Paramount-Warner Bros. business, a move that signals an aggressive leadership reset for one of the most closely watched media combinations in years. The appointment underscores Ellison’s intent to pair studio and consumer-brand expertise as the combined company prepares to navigate a volatile streaming market, heavy debt loads, and intense competition for audiences and advertising dollars.

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Global Markets & EquitiesJust now (07:36 AM IST)

David Ellison Names Mattel’s Ynon Kreiz Co-CEO in Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Push

David Ellison has tapped Mattel chief executive Ynon Kreiz to serve as co-CEO of the merged Paramount-Warner Bros. company, according to reports, signaling an aggressive leadership buildout around one of the media sector’s most closely watched consolidation efforts. The move underscores Ellison’s intent to pair entertainment and consumer-brand expertise with the scale of a combined studio and streaming platform.

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Global Markets & EquitiesJust now (06:53 PM IST)

David Ellison Lures Mattel’s Ynon Kreiz for Senior Role in Merged Paramount-Warner Bros. Media Empire

David Ellison is moving to bring Mattel chief executive Ynon Kreiz into a senior post at the combined Paramount-Warner Bros. company, according to reports, signaling an early effort to shape leadership at one of the most closely watched media combinations in years. The development sent Mattel shares lower as investors weighed the loss of a high-profile executive and the implications for the toy maker’s strategic direction.

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Lifestyle & Culture9h ago

Paramount's WBD Pledge Promises a Bigger Theatrical Pipeline — but Hollywood Still Has Doubts

Paramount CEO David Ellison has won state antitrust approval for the company's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by promising a sustained theatrical release slate, including at least 30 films a year in 2027 and 2028 and 32 films annually from 2029 through 2031. While major cinema operators have welcomed the commitment, some exhibitors remain skeptical about whether the merged studio can deliver enough high-quality releases — and whether the promise will hold after the five-year agreement expires.

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Usman Khawaja(1)Cricket Australia(1)Australia(1)