{
  "id": 11038013,
  "title": "The merged Warner Bros./Paramount streamer will keep HBO's CEO",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/the-merged-warner-bros-paramount-streamer-will-keep-hbos-ceo",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-30T16:15:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The A.V. Club",
    "slug": "the-a-v-club",
    "url": "https://www.avclub.com/hbo-paramount-casey-bloys-cindy-holland"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As the Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery merger nears completion, the two companies are merging their staffs as well, which will unfortunately result in numerous job losses, even for senior employees. One notable example is Cindy Holland, the leader of Paramount+, who is leaving the company. Casey Bloys, the head of HBO, will now oversee the streaming operations for the newly formed entity. In a memo to staff, Holland expressed support for Bloys, stating that he has the necessary leadership and expertise to navigate the transition and the future of the company. Holland noted that she will be leaving her position with immediate effect. The merger appears to be a logical choice, given that HBO has built a reputation for quality programming and Bloys, who has been with HBO for nearly 25 years, is well-versed in managing the network through various changes and mergers. Despite HBO's evolution over the years, incorporating expansive franchise universes, the brand remains synonymous with elite television. However, the final structure of the combined streaming service remains uncertain.",
  "summary": "Casey Bloys is keeping his job, while Paramount's head of streaming, Cindy Holland, is out.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}