In the wake of Skydance Media‘s landmark merger agreement with Paramount Global, Skydance CEO David Ellison acknowledged the need for patience during the road ahead before the deal is expected to close.
With about a year’s worth of regulatory review and preparation ahead of the projected third-quarter 2025 closing date, Ellison affirmed during a call with reporters that the three-member Office of the CEO at Paramount will continue reviewing assets.
Along with identifying candidates for sale, the management team is also discussing potential streaming partnerships and joint ventures in the U.S.
and internationally. “It is important that the company not be paralyzed in any way, shape or form,” Ellison said when asked how the company would proceed if opportunities arise in the coming months.
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