Larry Ellison, one of the world’s wealthiest individuals, used his fortune to help his son David Ellison acquire major Hollywood studios, including Paramount and Warner Bros., in a sweeping consolidation that could reshape the entertainment industry. The deal, valued at $85 billion and st
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