https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/david-ellison-says-combined-paramount-and-warner-bros-discovery-will-be-named-skydanceContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/david-ellison-says-combined-paramount-and-warner-bros-discovery-will-be-named-skydancehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/david-ellison-says-combined-paramount-and-warner-bros-discovery-will-be-named-skydance#u99217Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:32:12 +0000Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison announced that the combined entity of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery will be named Skydance once the merger closes. Ellison also asked CNN CEO Mark Thompson to remain in his role after the deal is completed, with Thompson in talks to stay. The rebranding marks a full-circle moment for a company undergoing two major acquisitions within eighteen months. Ellison stated the merger will provide a more powerful engine to grow and reach broader audiences worldwide.Why it mattersThe announcement comes as the media conglomerate moves closer to finalizing its a