{
  "id": 12400632,
  "title": "Skydance Bosses Tease What’s to Come After Paramount-WB Merger Closes: ‘Now the Real Work Begins’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/skydance-bosses-tease-whats-to-come-after-paramount-wb-merger-closes",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-06T14:53:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/industry-news/deals-ma/skydance-paramount-warner-bros-merger-closes-ellison-staff-memo/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Skydance Corporation executives David Ellison and Ynon Kreiz expressed their enthusiasm for the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger, revealing the future plans for the combined media giant. In their staff memo, the duo explained that merging Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery is the culmination of their vision, which began with the acquisition of Paramount.\n\nThe goal, as Ellison and Kreiz explained, was not merely to increase production capacity, brand presence, or intellectual property. Instead, the focus was on uniting the talent, resources, and capabilities of the two companies to create a stronger competitor capable of challenging industry leaders. Together, they pledged to provide iconic studios with the opportunity to succeed for generations to come.\n\nAcknowledging the rapid changes in the entertainment industry, they emphasized the importance of staying ahead of the curve. As audience choices expand, technology reshapes storytelling and competition for viewers' attention intensifies, they vowed to win and shape the future of the industry. They praised their employees from both companies while underlining the significance of preserving the unique identities and legacies of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery.\n\nThe memo highlighted the companies' commitment to storytelling, with a focus on investing in great narratives and franchises that captivate audiences worldwide. They pledged to produce at least 30 films annually, combining original stories with beloved series such as Harry Potter, Mission: Impossible, The Lord of the Rings, DC, Transformers, and Star Trek. In terms of TV and streaming, they aimed to create content like Game of Thrones, Landman, NCIS, Tracker, and SpongeBob SquarePants.\n\nIn the realm of gaming, they promised immersive worlds like Hogwarts Legacy and Mortal Kombat. For live sports, they intended to deliver NFL on CBS, the UFC, UEFA, and March Madness events, among others. Ellison and Kreiz emphasized their dedication to being technologically advanced and at the forefront of the industry. They intend to leverage technology, data, and emerging capabilities to improve content creation, distribution, and monetization.",
  "summary": "\"Together, we will give these iconic studios the opportunity to win for generations to come,\" CEO David Ellison and co-CEO Ynon Kreiz write The post Skydance Bosses Tease What’s to Come After Paramount-WB Merger Closes: ‘Now the Real Work Begins’ appeared first on TheWrap .",
  "key_points": [
    "Skydance executives David Ellison and Ynon Kreiz express excitement for Paramount-WB merger.",
    "They aim to create a stronger competitor by uniting talent, resources, and capabilities.",
    "The companies pledge to produce 30 films annually and invest in iconic franchises."
  ],
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  "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."
}