“HBO Should Stay HBO”: David Ellison Vouches For Network’s Post-Merger Independence

David Ellison isn’t planning a for Game of Thrones-style Red Wedding scenario at HBO. On a call with analysts on the Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros Discovery deal, the Par CEO was quizzed on his approach to the premium cable network, and was unequivocal in his response: “HBO should stay HBO.” As he touted a […] 'Game Of Thrones' HBO David Ellison isn’t planning a for Game of Thrones-style Red Wedding scenario at HBO. On a call with analysts on the Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros Discovery deal, the Par CEO was quizzed on his approach to the premium cable network, and was unequivocal in his response: “HBO should stay HBO.” As he touted a merged studio of more than 15,000 films and TV shows, Ellison praised HBO Max Casey Bloys, Chairman and CEO of HBO and HBO Max Content. Under his leadership, HBO has been a roll with the likes of The White Lotus, The Last of Us and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, and Ellison expects this to continue under in a Paramount environment. Related Stories News Paramount President Jeff Shell Absent From WBD Merger Call With Wall Street Analysts Amid Legal Probe