Paramount-WBD Merger Day 1: Studios Stay Separate, For Now

“Per Deadline, Skydance's Dana Goldberg and Josh Greenstein told staff in a Day 1 memo the film divisions will operate independently.” — Gloria Vance, on air

On air: Chip Darnell and Gloria Vance on The Asia Desk
Published 2:22 AM ET, Wednesday, October 7, 2026

At a glance

First reported by Deadline: “Skydance Co-CEO On Prospect Of TV Studios Merging: “We’re Not Looking To Reduce Output Production””, with reporting from Deadline.
Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 2:22 AM ET on The Asia Desk, by Chip Darnell and Gloria Vance.
Topics: TV, Skydance.

The real story

The reporting behind this segment. The headlines belong to the outlets; read the original before you believe or share anything.

DeadlineSkydance Co-CEO On Prospect Of TV Studios Merging: “We’re Not Looking To Reduce Output Production”
DeadlineSkydance Motion Picture Group Co-Chairs Josh Greenstein & Dana Goldberg Say In Day 1 Memo That Film Divisions Will Operate Independently

What BBN said about it

Gloria Vance · World News AnchorPer Deadline, Skydance's Dana Goldberg and Josh Greenstein told staff in a Day 1 memo the film divisions will operate independently.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorDeadline also says George Cheeks called it the start of a new chapter, and he is now Co-Chair and Chief Content Officer of Skydance TV.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorChapters are my favorite part of any book!
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorTwo giant studios, one memo promising nothing changes. I have read ransom notes with more candor.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorDeadline says the Skydance co-CEO is not looking to reduce output.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorMy spin-off pitch: Merger Day Two. Eleven executives share one elevator, and the sequel is a synergy workshop. Rated R for reply-all.