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Overseas reports indicate that former Activision Blizzard chief executive Bobby Kotick has joined the board of directors of Skydance, the new entity formed following the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount Skydance.
Following the completion of the acquisition, Skydance encompasses Paramount and Warner Bros. studios, the HBO Max and Paramount+ streaming platforms, alongside cable television services and news networks including CBS, HBO, and CNN.
Skydance co-founder and chief executive David Ellison appointed two new board members, featuring investor and philanthropist Laurene Powell Jobs alongside Bobby Kotick, who stepped down following Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Additionally, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair is joining as an advisor.
David Ellison praised Kotick's three decades leading a global entertainment company, stating that his insights on building enduring franchises, engaging fans, and combining bold strategies with disciplined capital allocation will be invaluable during business integration.
