Skydance Confirms Gunn, Safran at DC Studios; Thompson to Lead CNN
Skydance announced its leadership team, with James Gunn and Peter Safran confirmed as DC Studios co-chairmen and Mark Thompson returning to head CNN Worldwide.
Skydance announced its main leadership team on Monday, confirming James Gunn and Peter Safran as co-chairmen of DC Studios and Mark Thompson as Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of CNN Worldwide. The Paramount Skydance-Warner Bros. Discovery deal is set to close on Tuesday, according to Bleeding Cool.
The announcement places Gunn and Safran at the head of DC Studios as the combined company prepares to take shape, keeping the film and television unit under their direction. Thompson, who returns to lead CNN Worldwide, will oversee the news organization as Chairman and Editor-in-Chief.
David Ellison is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the merged company, while Ynon Kreiz is Co-Chief Executive Officer. Their appointments sit alongside the broader leadership structure unveiled on Monday as the deal moves to its scheduled close.
Quick answers
Who will lead DC Studios?
James Gunn and Peter Safran were confirmed as co-chairmen of DC Studios.
Who is taking over CNN Worldwide?
Mark Thompson returns to head CNN Worldwide as Chairman and Editor-in-Chief.
When is the Paramount Skydance-Warner Bros. Discovery deal set to close?
The deal is set to close on Tuesday.