WorldPingDavid Ellison has emerged victorious.
And he’s boldly — or arrogantly, if you prefer — decided to name the entertainment giant that he’s bolted together Skydance Corp.
Release schedules, box office and industry deals show where audience attention and studio money are moving next.
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George Cheeks May Be Poised for Expanded TV Role at Skydance Post Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger
Post-Merger Skydance Keeping Both HBO Max & Paramount+ Streaming Brands
Skydance Blasts Off: Can David Ellison Make Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Fly?
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WorldPingIt’s 102 degrees in Los Angeles, but it’s certainly not a summer Friday on the Paramount lot. The studio is swarming with activity, subplots and preparations for the closing of Skydance’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery next week.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Variety
The CBS networks chief is poised to expand his oversight with the Warner Bros. Discovery assets arriving onboard the Skydance train.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Hollywood Reporter
WorldPingMore indication that the newly-christened combined Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery company would bundle the two flagship streamers, Paramount+ and HBO Max, instead of merging them into one.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Deadline
WorldPingParamount TV media chair George Cheeks, whose domain has included all of CBS in addition to the Paramount cable networks, is said to be in line for an expanded oversight at the newly merged Paramount-Warner Bros.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Variety
WorldPingJohn Leguizamo is speaking out about the Paramount and Warner Bros. merger, and he’s imploring David Ellison to consider what the industry needs as he takes over the new Skydance. “Come on, Dave. Do the right thing.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Variety
Ynon Kreiz's appointment as co-CEO of Skydance answers a key governance question for Ellison's soon-to-be-merged company.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by CNBC World
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