Mark Thompson to remain CNN chairman as Ellisons take control of Warner Bros. Discovery — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mark-thompson-to-remain-cnn-chairman-as-ellisons-take-control-of-warner-bros-discoveryContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Mark Thompson to Stay as CNN Chief Under New Ownershiphttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mark-thompson-to-remain-cnn-chairman-as-ellisons-take-control-of-warner-bros-discoveryhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mark-thompson-to-remain-cnn-chairman-as-ellisons-take-control-of-warner-bros-discovery#u109035Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:35:39 +0000Mark Thompson will remain as CNN chairman and editor-in-chief as the Ellison family takes control of Warner Bros. Discovery. David Ellison confirmed his backing of CNN's editorial independence and its lawsuit against the Trump administration concerning White House access. Thompson announced his decision to stay on Monday, offering stability to staff who had worried about a major corporate overhaul. Paramount Skydance officially completed its $110bn merger with Warner Bros. Discovery after months of legal disputes and regulatory scrutiny.Why it mattersThe acquisition merges two major Holly