The billionaire tech heir trying to buy the movie industry — on his father’s dime

A battle is underway over some of Hollywood's most valuable properties. Paramount Skydance and Netflix are vying for control of Warner Bros. Discovery — the parent company of CNN, HBO, and a vast library of iconic films and TV shows. New York magazine features writer Reeves Wiedeman recently profiled David Ellison, the CEO of Paramount Skydance and son of tech billionaire Larry Ellison. Wiedeman sits down with Apple News In Conversation host Shumita Basu to explain the motivations behind the tech heir's business moves, how consolidation is reshaping the entertainment industry, and what it means for viewers' screens — and wallets.

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The billionaire tech heir trying to buy the movie industry — on his father’s dime is an episode from Apple News In Conversation.

This episode is 27:09 long.

This episode was published on Feb 12, 2026.

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