It’s A Done Deal: Paramount And Skydance Are Merging
The deal will have huge ramifications for the animation industry, including a major new role for John Lasseter.
The deal will have huge ramifications for the animation industry, including a major new role for John Lasseter.
The deal is valued around $8 billion.
Bakish’s departure happens as Paramount continues to negotiate a merger with Skydance Media.
CEO Bob Bakish thanked the employees for helping to “advance [Paramount’s] mission of unleashing the power of content around the world.”
Robbins will continue to lead Nickelodeon as well.