{
  "id": 12276743,
  "title": "Casey Bloys Extends Deal to Oversee HBO Max and Paramount+ at Skydance",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/casey-bloys-extends-deal-to-oversee-hbo-max-and-paramount-at-skydance",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-06T01:42:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/industry-news/deals-ma/casey-bloys-extends-deal-skydance/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Casey Bloys, the new co-chair and chief content officer at Skydance DTC, has reportedly signed a multi-year extension ahead of joining the merged Paramount-Warner Bros. , now known as Skydance. Bloys, whose contract with HBO ends in 2027, will oversee original programming and strategy, operations, communications, and performance across the company's streaming platforms, including HBO Max and Paramount+.\n\nIn addition to Bloys, Skydance confirmed that David Ellison and Ynon Kreiz would take on the roles of co-chair and chief business officer for both Skydance TV and Skydance DTC. George Cheeks, previously the chair of TV media at Paramount Skydance, will become the co-chair and chief content officer at Skydance TV. Mark Thompson and Bari Weiss will separately lead CNN and CBS News, respectively.\n\nEllison expressed pride in the leadership team Skydance will have, stating that they will build a \"next-generation global media company that leads the industry in creative excellence and innovation, and delivers for audiences, creators, partners, and shareholders alike.\" Kreiz emphasized their goals to establish Skydance as the premier Hollywood content engine, accelerate the integrated DTC platform, and optimize the company's linear TV portfolio.",
  "summary": "The executive was named co-chair and chief content officer for Skydance DTC earlier on Monday The post Casey Bloys Extends Deal to Oversee HBO Max and Paramount+ at Skydance appeared first on TheWrap .",
  "key_points": [
    "Casey Bloys extends contract to oversee HBO Max and Paramount+ at Skydance.",
    "David Ellison and Ynon Kreiz appointed as co-chair and chief business officer.",
    "George Cheeks and Mark Thompson lead Skydance TV and CNN respectively."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Variety",
        "title": "Casey Bloys Signs New Multiyear Deal to Continue Overseeing HBO Max and Paramount+ As He Assumes His New Role at Skydance",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/casey-bloys-signs-new-multiyear-deal-to-continue-overseeing-hbo-max",
        "published": "2026-10-06T00:33:19.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}