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Mark Thompson To Remain At CNN As Chairman Under Ellison’s Skydance

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Updated Oct 5, 2026 · 9:21 AM EDTTracking since Oct 5, 2026 · 9:08 AM EDT2 material developments3 sources

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CNN’s Mark Thompson to stay on after Ellison takeover, Bari Weiss to remain in current role.

As of Oct 5, 2026 · 10:16 AM EDT · New York Post ↗

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Published Oct 5, 2026 · 10:16 AM EDT
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CNN’s Mark Thompson to stay on after Ellison takeover, Bari Weiss to remain in current role
Primary: New York Post ↗ · Also reported by: New York Post ↗nypost.com
Published Oct 5, 2026 · 9:08 AM EDT
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Mark Thompson to Remain at CNN Following Skydance’s Warner Buy
Primary: Variety ↗ · Confirmed by: Deadline ↗variety.com

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