Paramount Considers Elon Musk for Investment Amid WBD Deal

WHO:

NY Post - David Ellison is looking to build up Paramount’s finances.

Deadline - Paramount executives are involved in discussions regarding the investment.

WHAT:

Deadline - Larry Ellison had personally committed to backstop over $40 billion in equity financing for the mega-deal to get Warner to agree to sell itself to Paramount.

Deadline - Paramount executives are actively discussing seeking an equity investment from Elon Musk as they prepare to close the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, according to a Semafor report.

NY Post - David Ellison is considering several wealthy individuals for backing a deal.

Deadline - Paramount is preparing to close the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.

Deadline - Larry Ellison has committed to backstop over $40 billion in equity financing for the deal.

WHERE:

Deadline - The acquisition involves Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery.

WHEN:

Deadline - The acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery is nearing completion.

WHY:

NY Post - The investment is aimed at strengthening Paramount’s finances ahead of the mega merger.

HOW:

Deadline - Paramount executives are actively discussing the potential equity investment from Elon Musk.

(UPDATED September 23, 2026 22:59 UTC)

Larry Ellison has personally committed to backstop over $40 billion in equity financing to secure a mega-deal that would lead Warner to sell itself to Paramount. This significant financial backing is set to play a crucial role in the negotiations. The deadline for this agreement is set for 22:00 UTC.

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(UPDATED September 23, 2026 22:00 UTC)

Paramount executives are in discussions about seeking an equity investment from Elon Musk as they prepare to finalize the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. This news comes from a report by Semafor, highlighting the significant moves being made in the entertainment industry. The deadline for these discussions is set for 22:00 UTC.

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(UPDATED September 23, 2026 21:02 UTC)

David Ellison is working to strengthen Paramount's finances as the company prepares to finalize its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, with Larry Ellison committing to backstop over $40 billion in equity financing for the deal. Paramount executives are in discussions with several wealthy individuals, including Elon Musk, regarding potential investments to support this mega merger. As these negotiations unfold, the acquisition is nearing completion, signaling a significant shift in the entertainment landscape.