ViacomCBS to Split Paramount’s TV and Film Units, DJ Reports
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ViacomCBS Inc. plans to split the management of its movie and television businesses at Paramount Pictures as it reorganizes the operations at the unit, Dow Jones reported, citing people familiar with the matter who weren’t identified.
Nickelodeon head Brian Robbins will oversee films, while David Nevins will have oversight of Paramount’s television unit, adding to his roles at Showtime and original content for Paramount+ streaming platform, it reported. Robbins will be taking over from Jim Gianopulos, who has been chairman and chief executive officer of Paramount since 2017.