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David Ellison slots Israeli Ynon Kreiz into executive role at merged Paramount-Warner studios
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Fusion42 · 3 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
David Ellison has appointed Israeli-American Ynon Kreiz as co-CEO of the merged Paramount-Warner studios under the new Skydance company. Both leaders are known for their pro-Israel stances, influencing the media and entertainment strategy of the combined entity amid industry controversies around political biases.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Streaming & Media, and 2 sources have reported it between 2 Oct 2026 and 3 Oct 2026.
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Your media company faces a merged powerhouse led by figures aligned strongly with Israel, signalling potential shifts in content strategy and political affiliations that matter for partnership and audience positioning.
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2 sources · first reported 2 Oct 2026 · latest 3 Oct 2026
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