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Casey Bloys to Lead Paramount and Warner Streaming After Merger

By Drooid · Sep 30, 2026, 3:07 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Casey Bloys, HBO chief, will head all Paramount and Warner Bros. streaming operations after the merger.
Cindy Holland announced she is stepping down as head of Paramount+ and other direct-to-consumer services.
David Ellison, CEO of Paramount Skydance, chose the new streaming leadership during the merger transition.
Industry speculation suggests JB Perrette may join Bloys to oversee HBO, HBO Max and Paramount+.

History

Historical Context

After AOL’s 2000 $180 billion merger with Time Warner—where AOL shareholders held 55%—the combined firm posted a $99 billion loss in 2002 and saw executives like Steve Case and Jeff Bewkes replace Time Warner leaders. That failed integration of vast content libraries now echoes in HBO chief Casey Bloys taking charge of Paramount and Warner Bros. streaming assets, underscoring recurring consolidation risks.

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Story summary

Casey Bloys, HBO chief, will head all Paramount and Warner Bros. streaming operations after the merger.
Cindy Holland announced she is stepping down as head of Paramount+ and other direct-to-consumer services.
David Ellison, CEO of Paramount Skydance, chose the new streaming leadership during the merger transition.
Industry speculation suggests JB Perrette may join Bloys to oversee HBO, HBO Max and Paramount+.

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