Overview

• The $8.4 billion Skydance-Paramount merger is set to close on August 7, ushering in Paramount Skydance Corp.
• David Ellison will lead the combined company as chairman and chief executive with a mandate to revitalize its film, television and streaming businesses.
• Former NBCUniversal chief Jeff Shell will serve as president, overseeing day-to-day television operations across CBS networks and cable channels.
• Dana Goldberg will co-chair Paramount Pictures and oversee Paramount Television operations as Matt Thunell heads the revived Paramount Television Studios.
• George Cheeks will remain as chair of TV Media, and co-CEOs Chris McCarthy and Brian Robbins will depart upon closing.