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Discovery accepted (https://deadline.com/tag/paramount/) Paramount ‘s acquisition proposal in February, then-Paramount CEO (https://deadline.com/tag/david-ellison/) David Ellison (https://deadline.com/2026/02/massive-merger-confirmed-paramount-and-wbd-reveal-details-1236738785/) pitched senior Warner executives (https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdeadline.com%2F2026%2F02%2Fmassive-merger-confirmed-paramount-and-wbd-reveal-details-1236738785%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cdadehayes%40deadline.com%7C30042654cf4c431117a708df23d20812%7Ce950f25546e44144a778a6ff4f557492%7C0%7C0%7C639269057202904175%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=QUY2t55QlcusF%2FJwcgewO2SAPWAlElwheolGCyUHWQQ%3D&reserved=0)  on his $110 billion takeover of their company. 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Ross Theater on the Warner lot in Burbank, Ellison spoke to employees from both companies as CEO of their new corporate parent, (https://deadline.com/tag/skydance/) Skydance Media. A lottery was involved in getting seats in the theater for staffers, with some Paramount executives braving morning traffic for the drive over the hill. The Tuesday event, which offered a preview of the logistical and strategic complications ahead, was also live-streamed.     Watch on Deadline     RELATED:  (https://deadline.com/gallery/franchises-warner-brothers-paramount-merger-streaming/) A List Of Major Warner Bros. & Paramount Franchises, Film & TV Titles Coming Together At New Skydance   Over an hour of prepared remarks and Q&A with CNN host Anderson Cooper, Ellison talked up his love of film, vowed to protect CNN against Donald Trump’s attacks, and acknowledged the operatic merger process. Ellison and Skydance co-CEO (https://deadline.com/tag/ynon-kreiz/) Ynon Kreiz were the only speakers during the event. They both stressed the importance of operating as one united company even though they have agreed to maintain two separate studio lots. The deal’s official close Tuesday “caps off a long-term plan that’s three years in the making,” Ellison said, alluding to the 2025 merger of Skydance and Paramount, which was quickly followed by the WBD quest. RELATED:  (https://deadline.com/2026/10/skydance-extends-employment-contracts-ellison-top-executives-1237147747/) Skydance Bumps Pay, Extends Contracts For Top Execs; New Bonuses For WBD Brass   “The last time I was here, I talked about why I got into this business in the first place,” he said. “I love filmmaking. I love the combination of creativity, technology and sheer human ingenuity that goes into taking an idea and turning it into something that can move millions of people around the world.” While Ellison didn’t volunteer the word “layoffs” in his remarks, he seemed to be reading the room, gripped with anxiety over the inevitable cuts. With the company saddled with $80 billion in debt and promising to cut $6 billion in costs, thousands of workers are expected to be let go.      RELATED:  (https://deadline.com/2026/10/skydance-new-york-stock-exchange-wall-street-debt-1237148109/) Skydance Shares Fall In New York Stock Exchange Debut Amid Debt Debate   “Bringing together two companies of this size and complexity will require difficult decisions,” Ellison said. “There will be changes, and there will be impacts. I’m not going to pretend otherwise. What I can promise you is that we will move through those decisions as quickly and thoughtfully as we can. We will communicate directly. We will tell you what we know when we know it. And we will not allow a prolonged integration process to distract us from the reason we brought these companies together in the first place: which is to build the next generation media and entertainment company.” Pressed on the topic by Cooper, the execs declined to offer projections or percentages, reiterating messages from the staff memo they sent earlier in the day and telling the crowd, “You can’t cut your way to growth.” CNN will continue to have “complete editorial independence,” Ellison told Cooper, adding that he would shield the network from Trump’s interference and criticism. RELATED:  (https://deadline.com/2026/10/skydance-debt-rating-cut-fitch-leverage-integration-risk-1237147630/) Skydance Credit Rating Cut By Fitch Citing Heavy Debt Load, Integration, Execution Risk   Despite his family’s closeness to Trump and the MAGA White House, Ellison told Cooper Tuesday that he supported CNN’s efforts to fight the president’s ban of the outlet from the Executive Mansion and exclude it from other coverage. Asked by reporters in Washington about the deal’s completion, Trump said Skydance is “going to be a great company,” according to a White House pool report. “They’re terrific people.” Cooper was universally praised by attendees for doing “a good job” asking “tough questions.” Reaction to the responses from Ellison and Kreiz was mixed, with some commending them for tackling difficult topics while others were underwhelmed by their “vague non-answers.” RELATED:  (https://deadline.com/2026/10/warner-bros-water-tower-repainted-skydance-1237148186/) Warner Bros. Water Tower Repainted To Add “A Skydance Corporation” Following Merger Close   The mega-deal sailed through regulatory approval before hitting a major legal snag in July. Twelve states filed an antitrust lawsuit seeking to block the deal, with the WGA bringing a similar suit. Both were eventually settled after tense negotiations. “It wasn’t easy to get here,” Ellison told employees. “At times, it was downright ugly. And at nearly every turn, someone told us it couldn’t be done. And here we are.” Applause and occasional laughter punctuated the prepared remarks. When Ellison introduced 14 members of the new company’s executive leadership team, the crowd let out whoops when he mentioned Makan Delrahim, Chief Legal Officer and President, Global Corporate Affairs. “None of us would be here if it weren’t for Makan,” Ellison said of the former head of the U.S. Department of Justice antitrust division. 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Both Ellison and Kreiz said “what they needed to say” but their battle for the hearts and minds of weary WBD staffers, who have been through a string of failed acquisitions, may be only now beginning.  “No one really trusts their word,” one person said.  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(https://deadline.com/2026/10/skydance-merger-town-hall-donald-trump-layoffs-1237148139/?replytocom=4793423#comment-list-wrapper#respond) Reply Reply to      Ric Roberts  on October 7, 2026 7:53 am    If this is the future of our biz, where will it go next? Will our industry be forced to cut talent and creative content, as it costs too much to run. Or will AI take over everything?  (https://deadline.com/2026/10/skydance-merger-town-hall-donald-trump-layoffs-1237148139/?replytocom=4793417#comment-list-wrapper#respond) Reply Reply to Ric Roberts     FormerWBEmployee  on October 6, 2026 8:52 pm    As a former WB employee and was laid off three times, this is nothing new. Unfortunately it has happened in all of the entertainment industry throughout the years. Cherish the memories with the people you worked with and remember the good times.  (https://deadline.com/2026/10/skydance-merger-town-hall-donald-trump-layoffs-1237148139/?replytocom=4793226#comment-list-wrapper#respond) Reply Reply to FormerWBEmployee     Anonymous  on October 6, 2026 7:40 pm    These are Evil people with a capital E. Like they spent time on the island Evil.  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