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Paramount Licensing Chief Dan Cohen Exits Ahead of Skydance Merger
Dan Cohen is stepping down as Paramount’s chief content licensing officer and president of its revived acquisition arm, ...
Paramount Co-CEOs Confirm Skydance Deal Closing Date, Laud Employee Efforts During Process
Paramount and Skydance have confirmed reports earlier this week that their long-gestating merger is expected to finally close ...
He Placated Regulators to Buy Paramount. But Can He Fix the Business?
Paramount’s cable business has cratered. The news division is in turmoil. A.I. is coming for movies. And those are just the ...
What We Know About David Ellison—Soon-To-Be Paramount Chief And Major Hollywood Honcho
David Ellison, an actor-turned-producer and son of centibillionaire Larry Ellison, will helm Paramount after its merger with ...
LISTEN: Upacking the Sony Pictures Film Shakeup as Josh Greenstein Heads to Paramount
On today's 'Daily Variety' podcast, Brent Lang unpacks the film management shuffle at Sony Pictures as Josh Greenstein heads ...
David Ellison is coming to Paramount with Silicon Valley cash. Can he save a classic studio?
The biggest hurdle will be overcoming the stain covering the deal itself after the concessions required to get it over the ...
Ex-Paramount executive allegedly sexually assaulted underling, harassed another co-worker: lawsuits
After his advances were rebuffed, Smith allegedly retaliated by orchestrating a significant demotion of the account handled ...
Dan Cohen, Paramount Global Chief Licensing Officer and Republic Pictures President, to Depart Ahead of Skydance Merger Closing
Dan Cohen, Paramount Global’s head of content sales and an industry sales veteran, has stepped down from his role in advance ...
Paramount's Impending Merger Could Spell Trouble for ‘Strange New Worlds’ Spin-Off [Exclusive]
Even if he doesn't take command in a spin-off, Kirk is set to return in the currently running third season of Strange New ...