Paramount Shuts Down Television Studios in Major Restructuring
The closure is part of a broader effort to cut costs and streamline operations ahead of a merger with Skydance Media.
- Paramount Television Studios will cease operations after 11 years, impacting 15% of the company's U.S. workforce.
- All current series and development projects will transition to CBS Studios.
- The decision is driven by significant changes in the TV and streaming marketplace.
- Paramount aims to save $500 million annually through these cuts.
- The move precedes an $8 billion merger with Skydance Media, set to be completed in 2025.