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Industry Restructuring and the Sky Dance Takeover
There is mounting speculation that the ongoing layoffs and cancellations are linked to the impending sale of Paramount to Sky Dance. With Paramount's animation department shrinking and key figures (such as the VP of animation) being laid off, reports suggest that Sky Dance Animation will take over much of the work. This transition may bring further instability and a restructuring that favors efficiency over creative diversity.
Moreover, projects like Mutant Mayhem and other high-profile movies have faced delays or cancellations, illustrating a turbulent environment where even big-budget studios aren’t safe from economic pressures.