Paramount Television Studios
Paramount Television Studios has relaunched under Skydance ownership with a streamlined structure, early series green lights, and a mandate spanning streaming originals, franchise IP, and kids-and-family content.
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"As we move forward in this new incarnation of Paramount Television Studios, we must make changes to position our business for growth and success... we're evolving our organization to better serve creators, audiences, and partners around the world through a new, streamlined structure."
Paramount Television Studios is operating in active rebuild mode following Skydance's acquisition of Paramount Global in August, repositioning itself as the streaming-focused television production arm distinct from CBS Studios, which primarily supplies the broadcast network. Leadership has articulated a clear strategic identity: developing high-quality content for kids, teens, and families while also championing new ideas across a broader streaming landscape. A defining structural move is the deliberate integration of Features and Television Series decision-making, with corporate leaders expanding their purviews to bridge both divisions. The studio is explicitly pursuing deeper collaboration with Paramount Features colleagues, signaling that IP-driven, cross-platform projects carry particular weight in the current mandate.
The new PTVS has moved quickly to establish its production slate. Its first series green lights under the new incarnation are 9/12 at Paramount+ and Hollywood Arts at Netflix, the latter underscoring a willingness to produce for outside streaming partners. Dexter: Resurrection has received a Season 2 renewal under PTVS, demonstrating active stewardship of franchise IP. The studio also signed its first talent deal, a first-look pact with Jessica Biel's Iron Ocean, and has secured the Duffer Brothers as a future exclusive partner when their Netflix deal concludes. Senior leadership has been assembled drawing from Skydance Television, Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios, Nickelodeon live-action, and Awesomeness.
Writers and producers seeking access should note that PTVS is in an early, formative phase with a lean but experienced executive team. The studio's first-look infrastructure is being built now, making this a credible moment to establish relationships. Projects rooted in Paramount's existing IP library, original streaming concepts for kids and family audiences, and prestige drama with franchise potential align most directly with stated priorities. Given the Netflix collaboration on Hollywood Arts, pitches suited to major streaming platforms beyond Paramount+ are not out of scope.
"As we move forward in this new incarnation of Paramount Television Studios, we must make changes to position our business for growth and success... we're evolving our organization to better serve creators, audiences, and partners around the world through a new, streamlined structure."
Paramount Television Studios is operating in active rebuild mode following Skydance's acquisition of Paramount Global in August, repositioning itself as the streaming-focused television production arm distinct from CBS Studios, which primarily supplies the broadcast network. Leadership has articulated a clear strategic identity: developing high-quality content for kids, teens, and families while also championing new ideas across a broader streaming landscape. A defining structural move is the deliberate integration of Features and Television Series decision-making, with corporate leaders expanding their purviews to bridge both divisions. The studio is explicitly pursuing deeper collaboration with Paramount Features colleagues, signaling that IP-driven, cross-platform projects carry particular weight in the current mandate.
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Does Paramount Television Studios accept unsolicited scripts or pitches?
PTVS has not publicly stated an open submissions policy, and like most major studio operations it is expected to work through established representation. The studio is in an early rebuild phase following the Skydance acquisition, and its first-look infrastructure is actively being constructed. Writers without existing relationships should approach through a licensed literary agent or entertainment attorney. The signing of a first-look deal with Iron Ocean suggests the studio is open to establishing new producing partnerships as entry points.
How does Paramount Television Studios attach to and develop projects?
PTVS develops originals internally and through producing partnerships, as evidenced by its first-look pact with Jessica Biel's Iron Ocean. Leadership has emphasized championing new ideas alongside building on Paramount's existing IP. The studio is also structured to encourage on-screen talent to work across Features and Television Series, suggesting projects with cross-platform potential are developed collaboratively. The Duffer Brothers' forthcoming exclusive deal covering film, TV, and streaming further illustrates the studio's interest in multi-format creative relationships.
What is Paramount Television Studios currently producing?
Under its new incarnation, PTVS has green-lit 9/12 for Paramount+ and Hollywood Arts for Netflix as its first series. Dexter: Resurrection has received a Season 2 renewal under PTVS, reflecting active franchise IP stewardship. The studio's stated content focus is high-quality programming for kids, teens, and families, alongside broader streaming originals. Its senior team draws from Nickelodeon live-action and Awesomeness backgrounds, reinforcing the youth and family orientation alongside prestige drama.
Who leads Paramount Television Studios and who are the key decision makers?
Leadership references an executive identified as Thunell, who has assembled a senior team drawing from Skydance Television, Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios, Nickelodeon live-action, and Awesomeness. Some executives departed as part of approximately 1,000 Paramount layoffs during the transition. Corporate leaders have expanded their purviews to encompass PTVS as part of the new streamlined structure. ScriptMatch currently tracks 64 decision makers associated with the studio, reflecting a broad but recently reorganized executive layer.
How do I reach Paramount Television Studios as a writer or producer?
The most direct pathway is through representation, given PTVS operates as a major studio entity. The studio's first-look deal with Iron Ocean signals that producing partners with established relationships can serve as a viable access route. Writers with kids, teen, family, or franchise-adjacent projects are best positioned given the stated mandate. The studio's collaboration with Netflix on Hollywood Arts also suggests that projects developed with or through outside streaming-aligned producers may find a receptive audience.
Is Paramount Television Studios actively acquiring new material right now?
PTVS is in an active early phase following its relaunch after the Skydance acquisition of Paramount Global in August. It has already issued its first series green lights and signed its first talent deal, indicating the development pipeline is open. Activity metrics show 46 tracked records over the past 12 months and a latest signal as recent as May 2025. The 30-day and 90-day unique deal counts are currently at zero, suggesting a brief consolidation window, but the overall trajectory points to a studio building toward increased volume.
Profile compiled from publicly-available sources: trade press (Deadline, Variety, IndieWire, The Hollywood Reporter, Screen Daily), festival market reports (Cannes Marche, AFM, EFM, TIFF Industry), executive public statements, and acquisition announcements. Activity counters reflect signal volume from continuous pipeline indexing.
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