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David Ellison Talks Skydance Name, Shows Mike and Pam the Door
Variety • • general
Key Points:
- Skydance is set to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery next week, with the combined company adopting the Skydance name as the parent brand for Warner Bros., Paramount, and HBO.
- David Ellison emphasized preserving the distinct identities and legacies of Paramount and Warner Bros., allowing their brands to remain prominent under the new corporate structure.
- Paramount Pictures leaders Dana Goldberg and Josh Greenstein are expected to take on expanded creative roles overseeing film labels across both companies, while Casey Bloys is likely to lead all streaming operations after Cindy Holland's exit.
- Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group heads Pamela Abdy and Michael De Luca have been ousted, a decision that surprised many insiders amid recent financial losses for WBD’s motion picture division.
- Dealmaking efforts are underway to maintain continuity with key talent, including plans to move forward with a sequel to Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie,” which had previously been stalled over budget concerns.
