Paramount Lot Prepares for Skydance Deal as David Ellison Speaks to Staff

The temperature in Los Angeles reached 102 degrees on Friday, and staff on the Paramount studio lot were busy despite the heat. Work on the lot centered on preparing for the closing of Skydance's transaction. David Ellison spoke to employees about a new name. He also laid the groundwork for a second "Barbie" film. The work is taking place at the studio's Los Angeles lot.

With reporting from Variety.