George Cheeks has been appointed to lead Skydance’s consolidated television production studios, a move that places Warner Bros. TV, CBS Studios, and Paramount Television Studios under his purview. This significant development, confirmed on October 2, 2026, marks a pivotal moment in the evolving media landscape following Skydance’s integration with Paramount Global. Cheeks, who previously served as chair of TV Media at Paramount, will now report directly to Skydance CEO David Ellison.
Skydance Consolidates TV Production Under Cheeks
In his expanded role, Cheeks will oversee all of Skydance’s television production entities. This consolidation includes Warner Bros. Television, CBS Studios, and Paramount Television Studios, signaling a unified approach to content creation within the burgeoning Skydance media empire. Information was available with The Chenab Times that Channing Dungey, chairman and CEO of Warner Bros. Television, and Matt Thunell, president of Paramount Television, are expected to continue in their positions, reporting to Cheeks. David Stapf, president of CBS Studios, will also remain in his post.
The restructuring follows Skydance’s substantial acquisition of Paramount Global, a deal that has reshaped the corporate structure of both entities. David Ellison, founder of Skydance Media, now serves as chairman and CEO of the merged Paramount Skydance Corporation. The integration aims to streamline operations and leverage the combined strengths of both companies in film, television, and streaming.
Expanded Portfolio for Cheeks
Cheeks’s leadership now encompasses a vast array of production and broadcast assets. He already held oversight of CBS Studios, the CBS network, and cable operations including BET, Nickelodeon, and Comedy Central. With the addition of Warner Bros. TV and Paramount TV, his responsibilities extend to a wide range of popular and critically acclaimed series. CBS Studios is known for franchises such as “NCIS” and “Fire Country,” alongside shows like “Matlock” and “Ghosts.” Warner Bros. Television has produced hits including “The Pitt,” “Ted Lasso,” “Rooster,” and “Stuart Fails To Save the Universe.” Paramount TV is the production engine behind Taylor Sheridan’s universe on Paramount+, featuring series like “Reacher,” “Mayor of Kingstown,” and “Lioness.”
This executive realignment mirrors the structure already in place for Skydance’s film studios, where Josh Greenstein and Dana Goldberg lead operations for Warner Bros. and Paramount Pictures under Skydance’s banner. The consolidation under Cheeks is intended to create synergies and efficiencies across Skydance’s television production divisions.
A New Era for Paramount Skydance
The merger of Skydance Media and Paramount Global, officially completed in August 2025, marked a significant shift in Hollywood’s power dynamics. David Ellison, son of Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison, has positioned Paramount Skydance as a formidable player in the entertainment industry. The company is reportedly preparing a substantial offer to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, which, if successful, would create one of the largest entertainment conglomerates in history.
The strategic consolidation of television studios under George Cheeks underscores Skydance’s ambition to optimize its content production and distribution capabilities. This move is expected to influence future content strategies and the management of intellectual property across the newly integrated company.
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