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Skydance
Skydance Media, LLC was an American media production and financing company founded by David Ellison and based in Santa Monica, California, that was active from April 4, 2006 to August 7, 2025. It specialized in films, animation, television, video games and sports.
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Skydance at a glance
Skydance is a media & entertainment company, founded in 2006. Xcout tracks 1 named person at Skydance, including David Ellison (Founder). Xcout recorded 54 job postings from Skydance in the last 90 days.
Skydance leadership
- David EllisonFounder
Hiring at Skydance
Xcout recorded 54 job postings from Skydance in the last 90 days, from a hiring record Xcout has kept since July 2026.
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- Weekly hiring history and the mix of roles behind it
- 2 corporate events with sources — deals, leadership changes, layoffs
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