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David Ellison slots Israeli Ynon Kreiz into executive role at merged Paramount-Warner studios

Published

3 October 2026

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operational-macro

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Streaming & Media

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United States

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Fusion42 · 3 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

David Ellison has appointed Israeli-American Ynon Kreiz as co-CEO of the newly merged Skydance studio, combining Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery, signalling a strengthened pro-Israel leadership in a major Hollywood entity.

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.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

Your media business just shifted with a new co-CEO who strengthens pro-Israel positioning in Hollywood. This leadership change may open doors in politically charged markets and reshape content and partnership dynamics.

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2 sources · first reported 2 Oct 2026 · latest 3 Oct 2026

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