nytimes June 20, 2021 10:00pm How David Ellison Built Skydance Into Hollywood's Smart Bet #ellisondavid1983 #lasseterjohn #skydanceproductionsllc #skydanceanimation #movies #animatedfilms #topgunmaverickmovie #contenttypepersonalprofile #news Dumb Money No More: How David Ellison Became a Hollywood High Flier When the young Oracle heir entered the entertainment industry, no one expected much. Instead, he’s built the rarest of businesses — a thriving, all-audiences, independent studio.