Friday, 2 October 2026Updated 3m ago
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Paramount-WBD merger leadership and name

Paramount CEO David Ellison named outgoing Mattel chief Ynon Kreiz co-CEO of the anticipated Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery combination. Ellison later said the combined company will be named Skydance.

Friday, 2 October

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    Combined Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery company to be named Skydance

    David Ellison announced the combined company will be named Skydance

Thursday, 1 October

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    David Ellison names Ynon Kreiz co-CEO of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery

    Paramount CEO David Ellison named outgoing Mattel chief Ynon Kreiz co-CEO of the anticipated Paramount-WBD combination