Skydance Completes Warner Bros. Discovery Acquisition as Zaslav Exits
The merged company houses Warner Bros., Paramount, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim and Nickelodeon under one roof with more than $80 billion in debt.
Skydance has completed its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, according to cartoonbrew.com, bringing Warner Bros., Paramount, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim and Nickelodeon under a single corporate roof. The merged company carries more than $80 billion in debt.
David Zaslav has departed as head of Warner Bros. Discovery after four and a half years in the role. His tenure was marked by deep cuts and upheaval across Warner Bros. animation.
On the theatrical side, Forgotten Island earned $7.2 million domestically in its second weekend and has grossed $38.5 million worldwide.
Separately, Spirited Away will return to U.S. theaters for a five-day 25th anniversary run this October, screening in both Japanese and English.
Quick answers
Who now owns Warner Bros., Paramount, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim and Nickelodeon?
They are all under one corporate roof following Skydance's completed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.
How much did Forgotten Island earn in its second weekend?
Forgotten Island earned $7.2 million domestically in its second weekend and has grossed $38.5 million worldwide.
When is Spirited Away returning to U.S. theaters?
Spirited Away returns to U.S. theaters for a five-day 25th anniversary run this October, in Japanese and English.