Skydance Succession: As David Ellison Sets His Team, Heads Are Rolling as Hollywood Finds Out Who’s Really in Charge

Skydance Succession: As David Ellison Sets His Team, Heads Are Rolling as Hollywood Finds Out Who’s Really in Charge — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/skydance-succession-as-david-ellison-sets-his-team-heads-are-rolling-as-hollywood-finds-out-who-s-really-in-chargeContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Skydance Cuts Games Staff After $111B Paramount-WBD Mergerhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/skydance-succession-as-david-ellison-sets-his-team-heads-are-rolling-as-hollywood-finds-out-who-s-really-in-chargehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/skydance-succession-as-david-ellison-sets-his-team-heads-are-rolling-as-hollywood-finds-out-who-s-really-in-charge#u201466Sun, 15 Nov 2026 00:51:51 +0000Skydance has begun laying off employees in its games division following the completion of its $111 billion merger with Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery. The job cuts come as David Ellison installs his leadership team at the combined entertainment company. Multiple outlets confirm the workforce reductions are underway, though exact headcount figures have not been disclosed. The move signals rapid integration of the newly merged gaming operations under Skydance control.Why it mattersThe Paramount-Skydance merger closed this month after months of negotiation, creating a media giant valued at