George Cheeks was appointed co-chair and chief content officer of Skydance TV. David Ellison announced these leadership selections for Skydance Corp. on 5 October 2026.
The merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery officially concluded on 6 October 2026. Casey Bloys will assume the roles of co-chair and chief content officer for Skydance DTC streaming.
JB Perrette will serve as co-chair and chief business officer for both Skydance TV and Skydance DTC. Mark Thompson will continue to manage CNN as its chief executive officer.
Ellison and his Paramount team secured the $111 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery in February 2026. The combined entity received regulatory approvals across 68 countries.
A judge approved Paramount’s settlement with 12 states, resolving an antitrust lawsuit. The newly formed Skydance group possesses an estimated net debt exceeding $80 billion.
Skydance common stock will begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “SKYD” on 6 October 2026.
