Skydance
The media company led by CEO David Ellison that recently merged with Paramount, marking a significant step in the formation of a new media conglomerate.
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Summary
Skydance is a diversified American media company founded by David Ellison in 2010, evolving from Skydance Productions which began in 2006. Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Skydance specializes in producing high-quality, event-level entertainment across feature films, television, animation, interactive experiences (video games and VR), and new media. The company is a significant player in the ongoing trend of media consolidation, with David Ellison, son of Oracle founder Larry Ellison, driving strategic moves. Skydance is reportedly pursuing a merger with Paramount Global and a potential acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, aiming to expand its influence and content portfolio, aligning with a broader "Ellison Media Empire" strategy that includes Oracle's potential acquisition of TikTok.
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Research Data
Extracted Attributes
Founder
David Ellison
Divisions
Skydance Television, Skydance Interactive, Skydance Animation, Skydance New Media, Uncharted (production label)
Company Type
Diversified Media Company
Headquarters
Santa Monica, California, United States
Origin of Name
Inspired by David Ellison's love of aviation and 'skydancing' aerobatics
Specializations
Feature Films, Television, Animation, Video Games, Virtual Reality, Sports, New Media
Founded (Skydance Media)
2010
Founded (Skydance Productions)
2006
Timeline
- Skydance Productions was formed by David Ellison. (Source: Wikipedia, Skydance Media Wiki)
2006-XX-XX
- Released its first film, 'Flyboys', co-financed with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. (Source: Skydance Media Wiki)
2006-XX-XX
- Entered a five-year partnership to co-produce and co-finance films with Paramount Pictures. (Source: Skydance Media Wiki, Skydance.com)
2009-XX-XX
- Skydance (as a diversified media company) was founded by David Ellison. (Source: LinkedIn, Skydance.com)
2010-XX-XX
- Skydance Television was launched. (Source: LinkedIn)
2013-XX-XX
- Skydance Interactive division was launched following the acquisition of The Workshop Entertainment. (Source: Skydance Media Wiki)
2016-05-03
- Created the Uncharted production label for content outside action, sci-fi, or fantasy genres. (Source: Skydance Media Wiki)
2016-12-XX
- Skydance Animation division was launched through a multi-year partnership with Spain's Ilion Animation Studios. (Source: LinkedIn, Skydance Media Wiki)
2017-03-16
- Skydance New Media, a division for story-focused interactive experiences, was founded. (Source: Wikipedia, Skydance.com)
2019-11-18
- Reportedly pursuing a merger with Paramount Global. (Source: Document 6e2e1c76-03ee-44e6-b5c2-5a8baf006d65)
XXXX-XX-XX
- Reportedly pursuing a potential acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. (Source: Document 6e2e1c76-03ee-44e6-b5c2-5a8baf006d65)
XXXX-XX-XX
- Proposed formation of Paramount Skydance Corporation through the merger of Paramount Global and Skydance Media. (Source: Wikipedia)
2025-08-07
Web Search Results
- Skydance | LinkedIn
Skydance is a diversified media company founded by David Ellison in 2010 to create high quality, event-level entertainment for global audiences. The Company brings to life stories of immersive worlds across its feature film, television, and interactive platforms. Its feature films include Mission: Impossible - Fallout, Annihilation, LIFE, Jack Reacher: Never Go Back, Star Trek Beyond, Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation, Terminator Genisys, World War Z, Star Trek Into Darkness, G.I. Joe: [...] Netflix, Altered Carbon on Netflix, Jack Ryan on Amazon, and Condor on AT&T Audience Network. Skydance Interactive launched in 2016 to create and publish original and IP-based virtual reality experiences and video games. Skydance Interactive recently debuted its first original title – Archangel, a story-driven VR shooter. [...] Retaliation, Jack Reacher, Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol, and True Grit. Skydance’s upcoming film releases include Top Gun: Maverick, Gemini Man, The Old Guard, 6 Underground and the nwe untitled Terminator film. In 2017, Skydance formed an animation division to develop and produce a slate of high-end feature films and television series in partnership with Spain’s Ilion Animation Studios. Skydance Television launched in 2013. Its current slate includes Emmy-nominated Grace and Frankie on
- Skydance Media - Wikipedia
Skydance Media, LLC (formerly known as Skydance Productions from 2006 to 2016) was an American media production and finance company based in Santa Monica, California. Founded by David Ellison in 2006, the company specialized in films, animation, television, video games, and sports. [...] | | | | Company type | Division "Division (business)") | | Industry | Video games | | Founded | November 18, 2019; 5 years ago (2019-11-18) | | Headquarters | Santa Monica, California , United States | | Key people | Amy Hennig (president) | | Parent | Paramount Consumer Products | | Website | skydance.com/new-media | Skydance New Media is a video game development studio founded by Skydance on November 18, 2019, led by Amy Hennig. [...] Skydance Interactive (formerly known as The Workshop Entertainment) is a game division which was launched on May 5, 2016. It focuses on developing ambitious titles, managing projects licenses with other developers, and developing software innovative game mechanics as well as for VR and emerging platforms.
- Paramount Skydance - Wikipedia
Paramount Skydance Corporation (doing business as Paramount)[discuss] is an American multinational mass media and entertainment conglomerate "Conglomerate (company)") headquartered at the Paramount Pictures lot in Los Angeles, California, with offices in Santa Monica, California, and New York City. The company was formed on August 7, 2025 by David Ellison, by the merger of Paramount Global and Skydance Media after National Amusements was absorbed into the merged company. The company trades [...] Paramount Skydance TV Media encompasses the company's domestic and international linear television channels. The division also oversees Nickelodeon Productions (including its animation studio and Avatar Studios), See It Now Studios and a 50% stake in South Park Digital Studios. [...] On August 4, Paramount Skydance announced some of its new leadership alongside Ellison and Shell, with Andy Gordon joining as COO and strategy officer; Cindy Holland leading streaming services Paramount+ and Pluto TV; Dana Goldberg and Josh Greenstein co-leading Paramount Pictures; and Paramount Global veteran George Cheeks leading television networks. It was also announced the same day that the company would comprise of 3 major units: studios (consisting of Paramount Pictures, Skydance
- History - Skydance Media Wiki | Fandom
Skydance Media, LLC (formerly known as Skydance Productions) is an American production company based in Santa Monica, California. Founded by David Ellison in 2006, the company entered a five-year partnership to co-produce and co-finance films with Paramount Pictures starting in 2009, and renewed the agreement twice extending to 2021. The company specializes in films, animation, television, video games, and sports. ## Contents [...] 1 History 2 Films + 2.1 Released + 2.2 Upcoming + 2.3 In development 3 References 4 External links ## History[] Skydance Productions was formed in 2006 by David Ellison. The firm's first film was Flyboys in 2006, starring Ellison and co-financed with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. [...] On May 3, 2016, Skydance launched the Skydance Interactive division last year following the acquisition of The Workshop Entertainment and announced in January 2017 for a new VR story-driven game titled Archangel. Skydance also created a production label named Uncharted in December 2016 in order to house content that falls outside of the action, sci-fi or fantasy genre. On March 16, 2017, Skydance launched the Skydance Animation division by forming a multi-year partnership with Madrid-based
- About - Skydance Media
Skydance was founded in 2010 with David Ellison’s ambitious vision to establish a diversified media company to create high-quality content and engaging experiences for a global audience. Skydance’s independence, versatility and multi-platform approach have propelled the Company’s growth in live-action features, television, animation, interactive and new media. Today, more than 500 colleagues across two continents share David’s vision and, together, have expanded Skydance’s portfolio, creating a [...] Skydance launched its fifth pillar with Skydance New Media, a division creating story-focused interactive experiences crafted as IP-based series with real-time computer graphic technology, where the user is fully in control of exploration, discovery, mystery, adventure and problem solving. [...] # 2010 The name Skydance comes from David’s love of aviation. An accomplished pilot, he took inspiration from flying aerobatics known as “skydancing” – giving his new company a name to evoke limitless possibilities. During these early days, when the company was based out of the hangar at the Santa Monica airport, Skydance secured its first notable partnership, with Paramount Pictures, to finance and produce some of the world’s most legendary franchises.
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Skydance, Jalan Laksamana Yos Sudarso, Pantai Indah Kapuk 2, Kosambi Barat, Kosambi, Kabupaten Tangerang, Banten, Jawa, 11810, Indonesia
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