David Zaslav
Coverage of David Zaslav in the Nexus archive.
- ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ was canned by Warner Bros. But 3 years later, that’s not all folks
Warner Bros. initially canceled the film “Coyote vs. Acme,” citing cost concerns and tax write-offs alongside other projects. Nearly three years later, following an outcry, Ketchup Entertainment acquired the movie for about $50 million, setting its highly anticipated release date for August 28.
- David Zaslav loses $80 million camp bid as hedge funders swoop in
David Zaslav, Warner Bros. CEO and President, lost a $80 million camp bid after increasing his offer from $68 million in a high-stakes competition for camps. Hedge funders secured the bid following his loss.
- David Zaslav loses $80 million camp bid as hedge funders swoop in
David Zaslav, CEO and President of Warner Bros., increased his bid to $80 million for camps but lost to hedge funders. The initial bid was $68 million in a high-stakes competition.
- Inside Paramount and WBD, employees are on edge as David Ellison's mega-merger hits resistance
Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison's $110 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery is paused due to a lawsuit from 12 states, causing uncertainty among employees about job security and financial implications. Employees express concerns over potential layoffs or the company's financial health if the deal fails, while Warner Bros. Discovery employees highlight potential financial benefits from stock grants.
- Here are the tech leaders and ultrawealthy descending on rural Idaho as billionaire summer camp begins
Tech leaders and billionaires are attending the Allen & Co. conference in Sun Valley, Idaho, focusing on AI and media consolidation. Notable attendees include executives from Warner Bros., GM, OpenAI, and YouTube.
- Private jets descend on Sun Valley's invite-only 'summer camp for billionaires'
The Allen & Co. Sun Valley Conference in Idaho, called 'summer camp for billionaires,' begins with hundreds of private jets arriving at Friedman Memorial Airport. Attendees include media and tech leaders discussing AI and media consolidation. The event sees 300-350 daily aircraft, far exceeding normal airport traffic.
- The plan to quietly kill Coyote v. Acme blew up in David Zaslav’s face
David Zaslav's leadership at Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) involved shelving nearly completed projects like the Batgirl film and Scoob! Holiday Haunt movie to generate tax write-offs, but this strategy backfired under scrutiny.
- Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders approve Paramount Skydance deal
Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders overwhelmingly approved the merger with Paramount Skydance, but rejected the executive compensation package that would have paid CEO David Zaslav at least $500 million. The merger still requires regulatory approvals and is expected to close in Q3 2024.