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Skydance Executive Team Set By David Ellison Ahead of Deal Close
The Hollywood Reporter • • business
Key Points:
- David Ellison announced the senior executive team for Skydance, the combined entity of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery, set to launch after the deal closes on Tuesday.
- Ellison will serve as chairman and CEO, with Ynon Keiz as co-CEO; Casey Bloys will oversee the streaming business including Paramount+, Pluto, and HBO Max.
- Josh Greenstein and Dana Goldberg will lead the film studios, tasked with releasing 32 movies annually, while George Cheeks will manage TV channels and studios.
- Mark Thompson will continue as head of CNN, reaffirming commitment to independent news, and Bari Weiss will remain in charge of CBS News.
- James Gunn and Peter Safran will run DC Studios, and JB Perrette will co-chair Skydance TV and DTC, focusing on business operations as Bloys and Cheeks concentrate on content and strategy.
