It Is Time To “Begin A New Chapter”
Deadline • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Channing Dungey, formerly Chairman and CEO of Warner Bros. Television Group and US Networks, has taken on additional oversight of Paramount cable networks including MTV, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, and BET, reporting to Skydance TV's George Cheeks and JB Perrette.
- Since early 2025, Dungey has overseen WBD networks like Discovery Channel, TLC, HGTV, and Food Network, and she emphasized a new chapter ahead amid company changes.
- She highlighted a strong studio slate with over 80 titles across 20+ platforms, including notable series such as Apple’s Ted Lasso, HBO Max’s Lanterns, and Netflix’s Running Point.
- Dungey acknowledged employee uncertainty due to cost-saving measures discussed by Skydance Co-CEOs David Ellison and Ynon Kreiz, promising transparency and collaboration during the transition.
- She expressed optimism about working with Paramount Television Studios and CBS Studios leadership to build a stronger future for the studios despite ongoing organizational changes.
