Paramount Names Australia/New Zealand Chief
Paramount Global has named Beverley McGarvey President of Network 10, Head of Streaming and Regional Lead for Australia and New Zealand, effective immediately. This comes after the exit of the UK-based Maria Kyriacou, Paramount’s former President of Broadcast and Studios, who counted Australia among her responsibilities. It also follows a local restructure that saw the departure of Executive VP, Chief Operating and Commercial Officer and Regional Lead Jarrod Villani. McGarvey, previously EVP, Chief Content Officer and Head of Paramount+ Anz, will now report to Pam Kaufman, President & CEO of International Markets, Global Consumer Products and Experiences. Kaufman said Australia was one of Paramount’s “most important, priority markets,” with McGarvey’s promotion reflecting that fact. McGarvey will have commercial and creative leadership of Paramount’s business in Australia, with oversight of Network 10 and its portfolio of brands, including streamer 10 Play. She will also retain her current duties,...
Paramount Global has named Beverley McGarvey President of Network 10, Head of Streaming and Regional Lead for Australia and New Zealand, effective immediately. This comes after the exit of the UK-based Maria Kyriacou, Paramount’s former President of Broadcast and Studios, who counted Australia among her responsibilities. It also follows a local restructure that saw the departure of Executive VP, Chief Operating and Commercial Officer and Regional Lead Jarrod Villani. McGarvey, previously EVP, Chief Content Officer and Head of Paramount+ Anz, will now report to Pam Kaufman, President & CEO of International Markets, Global Consumer Products and Experiences. Kaufman said Australia was one of Paramount’s “most important, priority markets,” with McGarvey’s promotion reflecting that fact. McGarvey will have commercial and creative leadership of Paramount’s business in Australia, with oversight of Network 10 and its portfolio of brands, including streamer 10 Play. She will also retain her current duties,...
- 3/18/2024
- by Jesse Whittock, Max Goldbart and Sara Merican
- Deadline Film + TV
Paramount Plus
Beverley McGarvey has been appointed president of Network 10, head of streaming and regional lead for Australia and New Zealand, with immediate effect by Paramount Global. She reports to Pam Kaufman, president & CEO of international markets, global consumer products and experiences at the group. The role gives her oversight of Network 10 and its portfolio of brands, including 10 Play.
McGarvey will maintain her current responsibilities, overseeing all original content out of Australia in alignment with Paramount’s global studio organisation and the businesses’ commercial capabilities. She will also continue to lead Paramount+ in Australia, reporting to Marco Nobili, EVP and international Gm of Paramount+.
“Beverley is one of Australia’s leading media executives and has a proven track record of driving creative and commercial success in one of our most important, priority markets,” said Kaufman.
“We are well-positioned to maintain our strong position in Australia as the only...
Beverley McGarvey has been appointed president of Network 10, head of streaming and regional lead for Australia and New Zealand, with immediate effect by Paramount Global. She reports to Pam Kaufman, president & CEO of international markets, global consumer products and experiences at the group. The role gives her oversight of Network 10 and its portfolio of brands, including 10 Play.
McGarvey will maintain her current responsibilities, overseeing all original content out of Australia in alignment with Paramount’s global studio organisation and the businesses’ commercial capabilities. She will also continue to lead Paramount+ in Australia, reporting to Marco Nobili, EVP and international Gm of Paramount+.
“Beverley is one of Australia’s leading media executives and has a proven track record of driving creative and commercial success in one of our most important, priority markets,” said Kaufman.
“We are well-positioned to maintain our strong position in Australia as the only...
- 3/18/2024
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Paramount Global has promoted Lee Sears for the second time in less than a year as it looks to align its domestic and international broadcast, cable and streaming assets to create a global content powerhouse.
“As we focus on driving earnings growth, it is critical that we drive commercial profitability across our business, in close alignment with our global organization,” Pam Kaufman, Paramount president and CEO of international markets, global consumer products and experiences, said in an internal memo obtained by The Hollywood Reporter.
Kaufman announced that Sears had been promoted to president, international markets advertising sales. In June 2023, Sears was named executive vp, head of international advertising sales and integrated marketing after working in the studio’s international division for five years in various roles.
Kaufman said Sears in an expanded role would lead international sales across Paramount’s streaming, pay TV and, for the first time, free to air broadcasters,...
“As we focus on driving earnings growth, it is critical that we drive commercial profitability across our business, in close alignment with our global organization,” Pam Kaufman, Paramount president and CEO of international markets, global consumer products and experiences, said in an internal memo obtained by The Hollywood Reporter.
Kaufman announced that Sears had been promoted to president, international markets advertising sales. In June 2023, Sears was named executive vp, head of international advertising sales and integrated marketing after working in the studio’s international division for five years in various roles.
Kaufman said Sears in an expanded role would lead international sales across Paramount’s streaming, pay TV and, for the first time, free to air broadcasters,...
- 3/1/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Sarah Rose has been upped to president of Channel 5, the Paramount-owned broadcaster confirmed today.
In the role Rose will also be U.K. regional lead, overseeing both Channel 5 and its streamer platform My5 as well as the company’s local pay TV brands.
The news follows last week’s announcement that Maria Kyriacou was stepping down as Paramount Global president after four years.
Rose joined Paramount in 2020 from rival U.K. network Channel 4, where she was chief consumer and strategy officer. At Channel 4 she oversaw the channel’s move into free streaming while at Channel 5 she helped launch the company’s Canadian streaming services. During her twenty-year television career she has worked across all three of the U.K.’s largest commercial PSBs.
Chief content officer Ben Frow will remain in his role, reporting to Rose and George Cheeks while EVP and head of international advertising sales...
In the role Rose will also be U.K. regional lead, overseeing both Channel 5 and its streamer platform My5 as well as the company’s local pay TV brands.
The news follows last week’s announcement that Maria Kyriacou was stepping down as Paramount Global president after four years.
Rose joined Paramount in 2020 from rival U.K. network Channel 4, where she was chief consumer and strategy officer. At Channel 4 she oversaw the channel’s move into free streaming while at Channel 5 she helped launch the company’s Canadian streaming services. During her twenty-year television career she has worked across all three of the U.K.’s largest commercial PSBs.
Chief content officer Ben Frow will remain in his role, reporting to Rose and George Cheeks while EVP and head of international advertising sales...
- 2/6/2024
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Paramount+ has yanked a raft of international originals from its service along with several big-ticket acquired series.
Numerous English-language originals disappeared overnight last week, as the U.S. conglom’s strategy shift towards more Hollywood-style content and lower costs played out in real time. Other series that had been tipped for second seasons will not return.
Subscribers were left perplexed as shows vanished, and voiced bewilderment and frustration on X and elsewhere online. The removed shows have been taken off the streaming service in all territories.
Samantha Morton-starrer The Burning Girls and One Night, the Australia-set drama with Doctor Who star Jodie Whittaker, have disappeared from the streamer. Likewise, Eleventh Hour Films-produced The Killing Kind, based on the book of the same name, and thriller The Serial Killer’s Wife, have been pulled.
The Doll Factory, the adaptation of the bestselling novel from Marcella producer Buccaneer, has also come down.
Numerous English-language originals disappeared overnight last week, as the U.S. conglom’s strategy shift towards more Hollywood-style content and lower costs played out in real time. Other series that had been tipped for second seasons will not return.
Subscribers were left perplexed as shows vanished, and voiced bewilderment and frustration on X and elsewhere online. The removed shows have been taken off the streaming service in all territories.
Samantha Morton-starrer The Burning Girls and One Night, the Australia-set drama with Doctor Who star Jodie Whittaker, have disappeared from the streamer. Likewise, Eleventh Hour Films-produced The Killing Kind, based on the book of the same name, and thriller The Serial Killer’s Wife, have been pulled.
The Doll Factory, the adaptation of the bestselling novel from Marcella producer Buccaneer, has also come down.
- 2/5/2024
- by Stewart Clarke
- Deadline Film + TV
Maria Kyriacou, Paramount Global’s President, Broadcast & Studios, International Markets, is exiting the U.S. studio after four years, as it prepares to slim down its international originals offerings.
Paramount international boss Pam Kaufman and CBS CEO George Cheeks have emailed staff in the past few minutes announcing the news, stressing that international content strategy is now “focusing more heavily on our Hollywood franchises, films and series, which have mass global appeal,” coming after head honcho Bob Bakish detailed strategy yesterday.
Kyriacou will not be replaced externally. CBS Studios President David Stapf will take on her Paramount Television International Studios (Ptis) remit, and local leaders will continue overseeing international free-to-air networks.
Kyriacou’s last day is today, but she will continue working with the team until March. She joined from ITV Studios in 2019 to oversee the UK, Australia, Canada and Israel and most recently has been leading Ptis along with Channel 5,...
Paramount international boss Pam Kaufman and CBS CEO George Cheeks have emailed staff in the past few minutes announcing the news, stressing that international content strategy is now “focusing more heavily on our Hollywood franchises, films and series, which have mass global appeal,” coming after head honcho Bob Bakish detailed strategy yesterday.
Kyriacou will not be replaced externally. CBS Studios President David Stapf will take on her Paramount Television International Studios (Ptis) remit, and local leaders will continue overseeing international free-to-air networks.
Kyriacou’s last day is today, but she will continue working with the team until March. She joined from ITV Studios in 2019 to oversee the UK, Australia, Canada and Israel and most recently has been leading Ptis along with Channel 5,...
- 1/26/2024
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
With its streaming operations facing scrutiny as 2024 gets under way, Paramount Global continues to pursue a diversified approach to distributing its flagship, Paramount+.
Pam Kaufman, President and CEO, International Markets, Global Consumer Products & Experiences, and Lisa Kramer, President, International TV Licensing, elaborated on the strategy during an appearance Wednesday at NATPE Global in Miami.
Paramount CEO Bob Bakish, who rose through the ranks at the company as an international exec, has evinced the potential of “hard bundles” in many territories. In addition to those deals with Canal Plus and other operators, the company is selling Paramount+ direct to consumers and also looking to create “brand hubs” via licensing deals in places where P+ is not otherwise available.
During the session, Kramer announced two new branded hub partners: Tap Digital Media Ventures in the Philippines and JioCinema in India. Tap Dmv will create a Paramount+ brand extension for licensed Paramount content on its SVOD service,...
Pam Kaufman, President and CEO, International Markets, Global Consumer Products & Experiences, and Lisa Kramer, President, International TV Licensing, elaborated on the strategy during an appearance Wednesday at NATPE Global in Miami.
Paramount CEO Bob Bakish, who rose through the ranks at the company as an international exec, has evinced the potential of “hard bundles” in many territories. In addition to those deals with Canal Plus and other operators, the company is selling Paramount+ direct to consumers and also looking to create “brand hubs” via licensing deals in places where P+ is not otherwise available.
During the session, Kramer announced two new branded hub partners: Tap Digital Media Ventures in the Philippines and JioCinema in India. Tap Dmv will create a Paramount+ brand extension for licensed Paramount content on its SVOD service,...
- 1/17/2024
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
Conference
An in conversation event with Paramount Global executives Pam Kaufman, president and CEO of international markets and global consumer products and experiences, and Lisa Kramer, president of international TV licensing, Paramount Global Content Distribution, has been added to the NATPE Global conference.
Jens Richter, Fremantle’s CEO of commercial and international and Paulo Koelle, head of Prime Video Latin America, Amazon Studios have also joined the speaker lineup. Other executives who have recently been confirmed include Jeff Sagansky, Sky’s group director of acquisitions, Katie Keenan, Acf Investment Bank’s Richard Gray, Satmohan Panesar, commissioner, factual, ITV Studios, Michael Schmidt, president, Sipur and Ilan Arboleda, co-founder and producer, CreativeChaos vmg.
Speakers also include Patricia Jasin, country manager Colombia and head of international distribution for Warner Bros. Discovery, Latin America/U.S. Hispanic, Sandra Smester, executive VP, programming and content, NBCUniversal Telemundo, Susanne Frank, director of Drama at Zdf Studios and Lindsay Stewart,...
An in conversation event with Paramount Global executives Pam Kaufman, president and CEO of international markets and global consumer products and experiences, and Lisa Kramer, president of international TV licensing, Paramount Global Content Distribution, has been added to the NATPE Global conference.
Jens Richter, Fremantle’s CEO of commercial and international and Paulo Koelle, head of Prime Video Latin America, Amazon Studios have also joined the speaker lineup. Other executives who have recently been confirmed include Jeff Sagansky, Sky’s group director of acquisitions, Katie Keenan, Acf Investment Bank’s Richard Gray, Satmohan Panesar, commissioner, factual, ITV Studios, Michael Schmidt, president, Sipur and Ilan Arboleda, co-founder and producer, CreativeChaos vmg.
Speakers also include Patricia Jasin, country manager Colombia and head of international distribution for Warner Bros. Discovery, Latin America/U.S. Hispanic, Sandra Smester, executive VP, programming and content, NBCUniversal Telemundo, Susanne Frank, director of Drama at Zdf Studios and Lindsay Stewart,...
- 12/12/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Media Partners Asia has announced the full line-up of speakers for its Apos Summit in Bali, which includes Canal+ Group’s Asia Pacific chief Manuel Rougeron, Bodhi Tree Systems director Uday Shankar and Amazon Prime Video head of international Kelly Day.
Canal+ Group recently acquired a 26% stake in Asian regional streamer Viu, which will also be present at the Asia-focused media, tech, telecoms and streaming conference, with Viu CEO Janice Lee among the confirmed speakers.
The heavy duty roster also includes Warner Bros Discovery CEO and president, Global Streaming, Jb Perrette; Paramount president & CEO, International, Pam Kaufman; Netflix Japan vice president of content Kaata Sakatomo; BBC Studios’ SVP & Gm Phil Hardman; Candle Media co-ceo and founder Kevin Mayer; Foxtel CEO Patrick Delany; Nine Entertainment CEO Mike Sneesby; and Saugata Mukherjee, head of content at Indian streamer SonyLIV.
Leading figures from the tech world include Animoca Brands executive chairman Yat Siu...
Canal+ Group recently acquired a 26% stake in Asian regional streamer Viu, which will also be present at the Asia-focused media, tech, telecoms and streaming conference, with Viu CEO Janice Lee among the confirmed speakers.
The heavy duty roster also includes Warner Bros Discovery CEO and president, Global Streaming, Jb Perrette; Paramount president & CEO, International, Pam Kaufman; Netflix Japan vice president of content Kaata Sakatomo; BBC Studios’ SVP & Gm Phil Hardman; Candle Media co-ceo and founder Kevin Mayer; Foxtel CEO Patrick Delany; Nine Entertainment CEO Mike Sneesby; and Saugata Mukherjee, head of content at Indian streamer SonyLIV.
Leading figures from the tech world include Animoca Brands executive chairman Yat Siu...
- 8/17/2023
- by Liz Shackleton
- Deadline Film + TV
Paramount Global has promoted Lee Sears to the role of executive vp, head of international advertising sales and integrated marketing.
He will be reporting to Pam Kaufman, president and CEO of international markets, global consumer products and experiences, and John Halley, president of Paramount advertising.
Sears most recently served as executive vp and head of digital, ad sales & events, overseeing Velocity International, the company’s brand solutions division. Before that, he worked in Paramount’s international division for five years in various roles, including as head of trading and director of sales and partnerships at MTV International.
In his new role, “Sears will lead Paramount’s international advertising organization, formerly known as Velocity International, as a newly aligned group under the global sales organization with oversight of sales, monetization and strategy for Paramount’s direct-to-consumer streaming business,” the company said. “In addition, Sears will oversee ad sales for Paramount’s...
He will be reporting to Pam Kaufman, president and CEO of international markets, global consumer products and experiences, and John Halley, president of Paramount advertising.
Sears most recently served as executive vp and head of digital, ad sales & events, overseeing Velocity International, the company’s brand solutions division. Before that, he worked in Paramount’s international division for five years in various roles, including as head of trading and director of sales and partnerships at MTV International.
In his new role, “Sears will lead Paramount’s international advertising organization, formerly known as Velocity International, as a newly aligned group under the global sales organization with oversight of sales, monetization and strategy for Paramount’s direct-to-consumer streaming business,” the company said. “In addition, Sears will oversee ad sales for Paramount’s...
- 6/15/2023
- by Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Malaysian Mission
Hong Kong icon Johnnie To will head the jury of the sixth edition of the Malaysia International Film Festival (MIFFest) next month. Other jurors include: Truong Ngoc Anh from Vietnam, Ryuichi Hiroki from Japan, Zizan Razak from Malaysia, and Eric Khoo from Singapore.
The event will open with the world premiere of “Eraser,” directed by Mark Lee See Teck. The Malaysian film features the final on-screen appearance of the late Adibah Noor, a beloved Malaysian gem known for her timeless charisma. MIFFest will play “See You at the Rally,” directed by Taiwanese filmmaker Kanny Chang as its closing title. The festival is set to take place at Lalaport Bbcc from July 23-29 and will play a total of 42 films from 15 countries.
The festival is building its impact through a series of collaborations with other events. It will screen a selection of genre titles from this month’s Bucheon...
Hong Kong icon Johnnie To will head the jury of the sixth edition of the Malaysia International Film Festival (MIFFest) next month. Other jurors include: Truong Ngoc Anh from Vietnam, Ryuichi Hiroki from Japan, Zizan Razak from Malaysia, and Eric Khoo from Singapore.
The event will open with the world premiere of “Eraser,” directed by Mark Lee See Teck. The Malaysian film features the final on-screen appearance of the late Adibah Noor, a beloved Malaysian gem known for her timeless charisma. MIFFest will play “See You at the Rally,” directed by Taiwanese filmmaker Kanny Chang as its closing title. The festival is set to take place at Lalaport Bbcc from July 23-29 and will play a total of 42 films from 15 countries.
The festival is building its impact through a series of collaborations with other events. It will screen a selection of genre titles from this month’s Bucheon...
- 6/15/2023
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Paramount Global is betting on a new e-commerce platform, ParamountShop, to be a unified direct-to-consumer shop for fans of its content brands across its film and TV operations. Creating one shopping window for products representing more than 125 content brands is designed to move the consumer products business to the next level by offering people “a mountain of merch.”
Pam Kaufman, Paramount Global’s president and CEO, int’l markets and global consumer products & experiences, spoke to The Hollywood Reporter about the goals behind the push, what fans of Top Gun, Yellowstone, Garfield or Paw Patrol can find in the store, what it changes for the entertainment conglomerate’s relationship with retailers and licensees and cross-promotion between the e-commerce platform and Paramount+.
Why did you decide to launch the unified online shop that provides an umbrella for merchandise across your brands and content franchises now?
One year ago, we became Paramount...
Pam Kaufman, Paramount Global’s president and CEO, int’l markets and global consumer products & experiences, spoke to The Hollywood Reporter about the goals behind the push, what fans of Top Gun, Yellowstone, Garfield or Paw Patrol can find in the store, what it changes for the entertainment conglomerate’s relationship with retailers and licensees and cross-promotion between the e-commerce platform and Paramount+.
Why did you decide to launch the unified online shop that provides an umbrella for merchandise across your brands and content franchises now?
One year ago, we became Paramount...
- 3/16/2023
- by Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Paramount Global is rolling out a mountain of merchandise with the launch of a new unified e-commerce store for its portfolio of brands and franchises.
From Paramount Pictures, CBS, MTV, BET and Comedy Central to Nickelodeon and Showtime, from Top Gun, Transformers, The Godfather, Yellowstone, Star Trek, The Daily Show and Survivor to SpongeBob SquarePants, Paw Patrol, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Beavis & Butt-Head, South Park, Yellowjackets, Clueless and Mean Girls – the entertainment conglomerate is bringing together consumer products for its various brands, franchises and hits on its first unified e-commerce platform, ParamountShop.com. The site launched on Wednesday under the tagline “Where Products Are Paramount.”
After previously offering products through a slew of its own shops, including an MTV, a Star Trek and a Yellowstone shop, in addition to a presence in retail stores, the company has now created one online shopping window for merchandise, namely more than 7,000 items representing more than 125 content brands.
From Paramount Pictures, CBS, MTV, BET and Comedy Central to Nickelodeon and Showtime, from Top Gun, Transformers, The Godfather, Yellowstone, Star Trek, The Daily Show and Survivor to SpongeBob SquarePants, Paw Patrol, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Beavis & Butt-Head, South Park, Yellowjackets, Clueless and Mean Girls – the entertainment conglomerate is bringing together consumer products for its various brands, franchises and hits on its first unified e-commerce platform, ParamountShop.com. The site launched on Wednesday under the tagline “Where Products Are Paramount.”
After previously offering products through a slew of its own shops, including an MTV, a Star Trek and a Yellowstone shop, in addition to a presence in retail stores, the company has now created one online shopping window for merchandise, namely more than 7,000 items representing more than 125 content brands.
- 3/15/2023
- by Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Paramount, which is a rare Fortune 500 company with a majority of female board members, has been trying to make good on its promise to put a spotlight on gender equity by making it part of regular company life by providing ongoing initiatives and adding new opportunities for debate and networking for employees, as well as showcasing programming that highlights the topic of gender equity to its TV and streaming audiences.
The message to staff: gender equity must and will be a continuous focus rather than an issue getting attention only once a year, such as on March 8’s International Women’s Day.
“I could not be prouder of the work we are doing across Paramount to fight for equity with respect to gender and overall diversity to ensure that all our employees feel empowered at work to share their ideas and their perspectives,” Redstone tells The Hollywood Reporter. “Advancing the...
The message to staff: gender equity must and will be a continuous focus rather than an issue getting attention only once a year, such as on March 8’s International Women’s Day.
“I could not be prouder of the work we are doing across Paramount to fight for equity with respect to gender and overall diversity to ensure that all our employees feel empowered at work to share their ideas and their perspectives,” Redstone tells The Hollywood Reporter. “Advancing the...
- 3/8/2023
- by Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Paramount Global is shuttering the UK unscripted division of its international production arm, which makes the likes of Catfish UK and True Life Crime.
We hear around 20 roles will be impacted at Viacom International Studios (Vis) UK, and that March 31 has been earmarked as the date for closure. Paramount declined to comment.
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The news comes as Paramount is shifting its international production focus to high-end scripted. As such, several UK-based Paramount TV studio execs working shows such as Paramount+’s big budget Sexy Beast...
We hear around 20 roles will be impacted at Viacom International Studios (Vis) UK, and that March 31 has been earmarked as the date for closure. Paramount declined to comment.
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The news comes as Paramount is shifting its international production focus to high-end scripted. As such, several UK-based Paramount TV studio execs working shows such as Paramount+’s big budget Sexy Beast...
- 2/16/2023
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Rubble & Crew, the latest chapter in Spin Master’s Paw Patrol universe, marks the franchise’s first expansion into TV spinoffs.
It arrives just in time for the brand’s 10-year anniversary and the launch of its second theatrical film, Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie. But the show’s Feb. 3 premiere also comes after its IP holder, as well as platform distributors Nickelodeon and Paramount, have already vested into just about every other corner of kids entertainment possible: publishing, merchandising, toys, video games, stage shows, social media and theme parks, to name a few.
The series centers on Rubble, an English bulldog and his pup family of construction workers. It’s a step away from the rescue-driven world of the original Paw Patrol series, which was first conceived in 2010. That show follows Ryder, a young boy who mainly calls on his six pup friends to spring into action whenever...
It arrives just in time for the brand’s 10-year anniversary and the launch of its second theatrical film, Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie. But the show’s Feb. 3 premiere also comes after its IP holder, as well as platform distributors Nickelodeon and Paramount, have already vested into just about every other corner of kids entertainment possible: publishing, merchandising, toys, video games, stage shows, social media and theme parks, to name a few.
The series centers on Rubble, an English bulldog and his pup family of construction workers. It’s a step away from the rescue-driven world of the original Paw Patrol series, which was first conceived in 2010. That show follows Ryder, a young boy who mainly calls on his six pup friends to spring into action whenever...
- 2/7/2023
- by Abbey White
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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Paramount wants to increasingly approach its networks, streamers and other assets with a truly global mindset. The conglomerate is working to structure reporting lines within the organization with that in mind — rather than relying on traditional regional clusters — and executives are now sharing additional details of that strategy.
For example, “piloting” content from international businesses locally, such as in Britain, with an eye on a possible expansion into other markets, including the U.S., is now a regular goal. “I was talking to Ben Frow who runs programming for [U.K. broadcast network] Channel 5,” Paramount CEO Bob Bakish told The Hollywood Reporter. “His thesis is … the real opportunity is about piloting in the U.K. as a step towards a global franchise, not necessarily trying to launch a global franchise out of the gate,” which has often proven difficult.
He pointed to CBS’ season 2 of the BBC remake Ghosts.
Paramount wants to increasingly approach its networks, streamers and other assets with a truly global mindset. The conglomerate is working to structure reporting lines within the organization with that in mind — rather than relying on traditional regional clusters — and executives are now sharing additional details of that strategy.
For example, “piloting” content from international businesses locally, such as in Britain, with an eye on a possible expansion into other markets, including the U.S., is now a regular goal. “I was talking to Ben Frow who runs programming for [U.K. broadcast network] Channel 5,” Paramount CEO Bob Bakish told The Hollywood Reporter. “His thesis is … the real opportunity is about piloting in the U.K. as a step towards a global franchise, not necessarily trying to launch a global franchise out of the gate,” which has often proven difficult.
He pointed to CBS’ season 2 of the BBC remake Ghosts.
- 11/22/2022
- by Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Pam Kaufman is building out her international team at Paramount Global, as she beds into her new post.
She has made a trio of senior management moves, promoting Katherine Liu, Janice Gatti and Talia Robinson. This follows her appointment as Paramount’s President and CEO of International Markets, Global Consumer Products & Experiences in July, effectively replacing Raffaele Annecchino.
Liu becomes EVP and COO, Paramount International Markets, having previously been Executive Vice President of Strategy and Operations for International Streaming.
In her new role, she’ll focus on “growth and strength of Paramount’s hybrid operating model and the creation of strategic value across all [Paramount’s] businesses in Direct-to-Consumer and TV Media, including Paramount+ and Pluto TV, Pay-tv Networks, and Broadcast Free-to-Air,” according to an internal note. International Finance, Business and Legal Affairs, Strategy, Technology, Research & Insights and Operations teams will report into her.
She’ll be based in New York and...
She has made a trio of senior management moves, promoting Katherine Liu, Janice Gatti and Talia Robinson. This follows her appointment as Paramount’s President and CEO of International Markets, Global Consumer Products & Experiences in July, effectively replacing Raffaele Annecchino.
Liu becomes EVP and COO, Paramount International Markets, having previously been Executive Vice President of Strategy and Operations for International Streaming.
In her new role, she’ll focus on “growth and strength of Paramount’s hybrid operating model and the creation of strategic value across all [Paramount’s] businesses in Direct-to-Consumer and TV Media, including Paramount+ and Pluto TV, Pay-tv Networks, and Broadcast Free-to-Air,” according to an internal note. International Finance, Business and Legal Affairs, Strategy, Technology, Research & Insights and Operations teams will report into her.
She’ll be based in New York and...
- 9/21/2022
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
The roles of three key Paramount International Markets executives have been considerably enhanced by the company.
Katherine Liu, who in her previously role of executive VP of strategy and operations for international streaming at Paramount, was responsible for developing and executing a strategic and operational vision for the international growth of the company’s streaming footprint across five continents, will now serve as executive VP and COO, Paramount International Markets.
In her new role, based in New York and reporting into Pam Kaufman, president and CEO of international markets, global consumer products and experiences, and Naveen Chopra, CFO, Paramount Global, Liu will focus on the growth of Paramount’s hybrid operating model and the creation of strategic value across businesses in direct-to-consumer and TV Media, including Paramount+ and Pluto TV, pay TV networks and broadcast free-to-air.
International functions of finance, business and legal affairs, strategy, technology, research and insights and operations will report into Liu.
Katherine Liu, who in her previously role of executive VP of strategy and operations for international streaming at Paramount, was responsible for developing and executing a strategic and operational vision for the international growth of the company’s streaming footprint across five continents, will now serve as executive VP and COO, Paramount International Markets.
In her new role, based in New York and reporting into Pam Kaufman, president and CEO of international markets, global consumer products and experiences, and Naveen Chopra, CFO, Paramount Global, Liu will focus on the growth of Paramount’s hybrid operating model and the creation of strategic value across businesses in direct-to-consumer and TV Media, including Paramount+ and Pluto TV, pay TV networks and broadcast free-to-air.
International functions of finance, business and legal affairs, strategy, technology, research and insights and operations will report into Liu.
- 9/21/2022
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
After Bob Bakish yesterday said said Paramount+ was performing “above expectations” in the UK and Ireland, the streamer has stocked its cupboards with a series of exclusive scripted acquisitions for those countries’ subscribers.
The deals have been struck with Lionsate, NBCUniversal Global Distribution, Sony Pictures Television and Dynamic Television and the shows will join the service from this month. “We are working hard to make Paramount+ the exclusive home of premium content from around the world – Paramount+ already brings together entertainment’s biggest names but we’ll keep building our offering to make the service completely irresistible to audiences,” said Anna-Belen Dunlop, Senior Director, Acquisitions at Paramount UK.
From Lionsgate are adult siblings comedy Home Economics, which stars Topher Grace is a co-pro with ABC Signature; 1970s-set erotic women’s magazine series Minx, which counts Feigco Entertainment among is producers; and Son of a Critch, the CBC coming-of-age sitcom from...
The deals have been struck with Lionsate, NBCUniversal Global Distribution, Sony Pictures Television and Dynamic Television and the shows will join the service from this month. “We are working hard to make Paramount+ the exclusive home of premium content from around the world – Paramount+ already brings together entertainment’s biggest names but we’ll keep building our offering to make the service completely irresistible to audiences,” said Anna-Belen Dunlop, Senior Director, Acquisitions at Paramount UK.
From Lionsgate are adult siblings comedy Home Economics, which stars Topher Grace is a co-pro with ABC Signature; 1970s-set erotic women’s magazine series Minx, which counts Feigco Entertainment among is producers; and Son of a Critch, the CBC coming-of-age sitcom from...
- 8/5/2022
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Paramount+ is performing “above expectations” in the UK, Ireland and South Korea, according to Bob Bakish, who forecast a “big year” for Western Europe to come and talked up local language content.
The streamer, which added nearly 5M worldwide subs in Q2 per Paramount Global’s results earlier today, launched in the three territories around six weeks ago with hard bundles on Comcast-owned Sky and Korea’s Cj Enm-owned TVing.
While Paramount CEO Bakish didn’t break down subs growth in each territory, he praised an “above expectations” quarter in the key nations.
He flagged the swanky London launch last month, which was attended by the likes of Sylvester Stallone, Viola Davis and Gillian Anderson, as leading to a “broadly very strong response” in the UK and said South Korea’s TVing is using the streamer to be “the global tier to their local offering.”
Early growth will extend...
The streamer, which added nearly 5M worldwide subs in Q2 per Paramount Global’s results earlier today, launched in the three territories around six weeks ago with hard bundles on Comcast-owned Sky and Korea’s Cj Enm-owned TVing.
While Paramount CEO Bakish didn’t break down subs growth in each territory, he praised an “above expectations” quarter in the key nations.
He flagged the swanky London launch last month, which was attended by the likes of Sylvester Stallone, Viola Davis and Gillian Anderson, as leading to a “broadly very strong response” in the UK and said South Korea’s TVing is using the streamer to be “the global tier to their local offering.”
Early growth will extend...
- 8/4/2022
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
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Paramount Global has promoted Pam Kaufman to the role of president and CEO, international markets, global consumer products & experiences, while prior international chief Raffaele Annecchino is exiting, the company said Friday.
In addition to her previous job of leading Paramount’s consumer products business, representing more than 5.5 billion in worldwide retail revenue, Kaufman will now also have oversight across the company’s portfolio of brands, including broadcast and cable networks, streaming and studios and other commercial businesses.
Kaufman will report to Bob Bakish, president and CEO of Paramount, as she takes on the newly-created position.
“Pam has been the strategic force behind growing and expanding some of the most iconic global franchises and properties in entertainment. She is a proven and trusted, visionary leader who has transformed our consumer products organization by driving innovation and operating as a global business,” Bakish said in a statement.
Paramount Global has promoted Pam Kaufman to the role of president and CEO, international markets, global consumer products & experiences, while prior international chief Raffaele Annecchino is exiting, the company said Friday.
In addition to her previous job of leading Paramount’s consumer products business, representing more than 5.5 billion in worldwide retail revenue, Kaufman will now also have oversight across the company’s portfolio of brands, including broadcast and cable networks, streaming and studios and other commercial businesses.
Kaufman will report to Bob Bakish, president and CEO of Paramount, as she takes on the newly-created position.
“Pam has been the strategic force behind growing and expanding some of the most iconic global franchises and properties in entertainment. She is a proven and trusted, visionary leader who has transformed our consumer products organization by driving innovation and operating as a global business,” Bakish said in a statement.
- 7/29/2022
- by Georg Szalai and Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Paramount Global has unveiled Pamela Kaufman as an effective replacement for Raffaelle Annecchino, overseeing international.
Kaufman takes up one of the biggest roles within the U.S. studio in the newly-created position of President and CEO of International Markets, Global Consumer Products & Experiences.
She will be responsible for driving the continued growth of Paramount’s international business and ensuring the strength of the company’s international operations across six continents, including broadcast and cable networks, streaming and studios, and commercial.
The role is an expanded one for Kaufman, who became Paramount (then ViacomCBS) Global Consumer Products and Experiences in late 2021, overseeing a range of areas including worldwide product, business development and marketing. She used to work for Nickelodeon, also overseeing products.
She will report into CEO Bob Bakish, who said: “Pam has been the strategic force behind growing and expanding some of the most iconic global franchises and properties in entertainment.
Kaufman takes up one of the biggest roles within the U.S. studio in the newly-created position of President and CEO of International Markets, Global Consumer Products & Experiences.
She will be responsible for driving the continued growth of Paramount’s international business and ensuring the strength of the company’s international operations across six continents, including broadcast and cable networks, streaming and studios, and commercial.
The role is an expanded one for Kaufman, who became Paramount (then ViacomCBS) Global Consumer Products and Experiences in late 2021, overseeing a range of areas including worldwide product, business development and marketing. She used to work for Nickelodeon, also overseeing products.
She will report into CEO Bob Bakish, who said: “Pam has been the strategic force behind growing and expanding some of the most iconic global franchises and properties in entertainment.
- 7/29/2022
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Pam Kaufman will take on the role of president, consumer products and experiences, effective immediately, at Paramount Global.
In addition to leading the consumer products business representing over 5.5 billion in worldwide retail revenue, Kaufman will now have oversight across the Paramount global portfolio of live experiences including hotels, resorts, theme parks, tours, and Broadway, as well as VidCon and gaming.
Kaufman will continue to report to Brian Robbins, president and CEO, Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon and chief content officer, kids and family, Paramount Plus and Raffaele Annecchino, president and CEO, Paramount international networks, studios and streaming.
Kaufman’s current consumer products role includes managing worldwide product merchandising and licensing as well as business development, marketing, franchise planning, creative strategy, retail sales and consumer insights. The company is also expanding into non-fungible tokens (NFTs), in a collaborative effort driven by the consumer products division to bring some of the biggest Paramount...
In addition to leading the consumer products business representing over 5.5 billion in worldwide retail revenue, Kaufman will now have oversight across the Paramount global portfolio of live experiences including hotels, resorts, theme parks, tours, and Broadway, as well as VidCon and gaming.
Kaufman will continue to report to Brian Robbins, president and CEO, Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon and chief content officer, kids and family, Paramount Plus and Raffaele Annecchino, president and CEO, Paramount international networks, studios and streaming.
Kaufman’s current consumer products role includes managing worldwide product merchandising and licensing as well as business development, marketing, franchise planning, creative strategy, retail sales and consumer insights. The company is also expanding into non-fungible tokens (NFTs), in a collaborative effort driven by the consumer products division to bring some of the biggest Paramount...
- 4/6/2022
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
A restructure of the Paramount Pictures marketing and distribution team will see co-president Mary Daily exit the studio, leaving Marc Weinstock to run the global team solo.
Incoming Paramount Pictures chairman and CEO Brian Robbins announced the changes on Monday, a memo obtained by Variety said.
Additionally, the president of global consumer products for ViacomCBS, Pam Kaufman, has expanded her job duties to include oversight of Paramount’s themed entertainment division. Kevin Suh, current leader of themed entertainment, is stepping down.
“I am pleased to let you know that Marc Weinstock will serve in the capacity as our president of worldwide marketing and distribution for the studio. In this role, Marc will now lead one unified global marketing and distribution organization. As a result of this decision, co-president of worldwide marketing and distribution Mary Daily will be leaving the studio,” Robbins wrote in the memo.
Daily had been in her...
Incoming Paramount Pictures chairman and CEO Brian Robbins announced the changes on Monday, a memo obtained by Variety said.
Additionally, the president of global consumer products for ViacomCBS, Pam Kaufman, has expanded her job duties to include oversight of Paramount’s themed entertainment division. Kevin Suh, current leader of themed entertainment, is stepping down.
“I am pleased to let you know that Marc Weinstock will serve in the capacity as our president of worldwide marketing and distribution for the studio. In this role, Marc will now lead one unified global marketing and distribution organization. As a result of this decision, co-president of worldwide marketing and distribution Mary Daily will be leaving the studio,” Robbins wrote in the memo.
Daily had been in her...
- 11/15/2021
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
Paramount marketing boss Marc Weinstock has been promoted to lead a unified global and marketing and distribution team at the studio as President of Worldwide Marketing & Distribution. Also, Pam Kaufman, who is the studio’s President of Global Consumer Products for ViacomCBS, will take on an expanded role with the leadership of Paramount’s Themed Entertainment division.
At the same time, Mary Daily, the studio’s Co-President of Worldwide Marketing & Distribution, is departing. I understand no other seismic turnover at the studio is expected to occur with executive positions. It was announced last week that former Universal Corp Comms executive Jenny Tartikoff was joining Paramount as EVP Global Communications, starting today.
The studio had a great weekend with its day-and-date theatrical/Paramount+ launch of eOne’s Clifford the Big Red Dog, beating its expectations with a $16.6M three-day take and a five-day of $22.2M. That tops the studio’s previous...
At the same time, Mary Daily, the studio’s Co-President of Worldwide Marketing & Distribution, is departing. I understand no other seismic turnover at the studio is expected to occur with executive positions. It was announced last week that former Universal Corp Comms executive Jenny Tartikoff was joining Paramount as EVP Global Communications, starting today.
The studio had a great weekend with its day-and-date theatrical/Paramount+ launch of eOne’s Clifford the Big Red Dog, beating its expectations with a $16.6M three-day take and a five-day of $22.2M. That tops the studio’s previous...
- 11/15/2021
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Paramount Pictures has tapped worldwide marketing and distribution president Marc Weinstock to run one unified division.
As a result of the reorganization, marketing co-president Mary Daily is departing. She had focused more on the international side of the aisle.
Newly installed Paramount Pictures CEO Brian Robbins detailed the changes on Monday in a note to staff.
Robbins further announced that Pam Kaufman, president of global consumer products for ViacomCBS, will now run Paramount’s Themed Entertainment division as well. She will report to Robbins and ViacomCBS Networks president-ceo Raffaele Annecchino. Kevin Suh will be stepping down in his role as the current president ...
As a result of the reorganization, marketing co-president Mary Daily is departing. She had focused more on the international side of the aisle.
Newly installed Paramount Pictures CEO Brian Robbins detailed the changes on Monday in a note to staff.
Robbins further announced that Pam Kaufman, president of global consumer products for ViacomCBS, will now run Paramount’s Themed Entertainment division as well. She will report to Robbins and ViacomCBS Networks president-ceo Raffaele Annecchino. Kevin Suh will be stepping down in his role as the current president ...
- 11/15/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Paramount Pictures has tapped worldwide marketing and distribution president Marc Weinstock to run one unified division.
As a result of the reorganization, marketing co-president Mary Daily is departing. She had focused more on the international side of the aisle.
Newly installed Paramount Pictures CEO Brian Robbins detailed the changes on Monday in a note to staff.
Robbins further announced that Pam Kaufman, president of global consumer products for ViacomCBS, will now run Paramount’s Themed Entertainment division as well. She will report to Robbins and ViacomCBS Networks president-ceo Raffaele Annecchino. Kevin Suh will be stepping down in his role as the current president ...
As a result of the reorganization, marketing co-president Mary Daily is departing. She had focused more on the international side of the aisle.
Newly installed Paramount Pictures CEO Brian Robbins detailed the changes on Monday in a note to staff.
Robbins further announced that Pam Kaufman, president of global consumer products for ViacomCBS, will now run Paramount’s Themed Entertainment division as well. She will report to Robbins and ViacomCBS Networks president-ceo Raffaele Annecchino. Kevin Suh will be stepping down in his role as the current president ...
- 11/15/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
ViacomCBS is entering the Nft space in a multi-year partnership with tech group Recur to create a platform for IP and franchise.
The platform, to launch in spring of 2022, will allow fans to buy and trade non-fungible tokens. These are unique digital assets increasingly common in the art and entertainment world that are meant to be collectors items and drive content revenue for creators and companies. ViacomCBS said it will draw on all its consumer brands for the tokens, including BET, CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures and Showtime. ViacomCBS said consumers will be able to pay with most credit or debit cards.
Last summer, Lionsgate announced an agreement with another Nft platform, Autograph, launched by Tom Brady, to create content based on its iconic film and television properties starting with John Wick, Hunger Games, Twilight Saga, Mad Men and Dirty Dancing. Individual artists and are offering NFTs on a variety of platforms,...
The platform, to launch in spring of 2022, will allow fans to buy and trade non-fungible tokens. These are unique digital assets increasingly common in the art and entertainment world that are meant to be collectors items and drive content revenue for creators and companies. ViacomCBS said it will draw on all its consumer brands for the tokens, including BET, CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures and Showtime. ViacomCBS said consumers will be able to pay with most credit or debit cards.
Last summer, Lionsgate announced an agreement with another Nft platform, Autograph, launched by Tom Brady, to create content based on its iconic film and television properties starting with John Wick, Hunger Games, Twilight Saga, Mad Men and Dirty Dancing. Individual artists and are offering NFTs on a variety of platforms,...
- 10/13/2021
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
Want to buy a non-fungible-token (Nft) of Spongebob Squarepants, Star Trek‘s Spock, or Mission Impossible‘s Ethan Hunt? You might soon get your chance.
ViacomCBS is partnering with Nft company Recur to develop and sell digital collectibles based on its vast library of films and TV shows. In a statement Wednesday, ViacomCBS consumer products president Pam Kaufman said that “voracious collectors and first-time Nft buyers alike will find unique opportunities to own a piece of their favorite franchises” through the deal.
The companies will launch a platform in early 2022 where users can buy, collect and trade NFTs based on intellectual ...
ViacomCBS is partnering with Nft company Recur to develop and sell digital collectibles based on its vast library of films and TV shows. In a statement Wednesday, ViacomCBS consumer products president Pam Kaufman said that “voracious collectors and first-time Nft buyers alike will find unique opportunities to own a piece of their favorite franchises” through the deal.
The companies will launch a platform in early 2022 where users can buy, collect and trade NFTs based on intellectual ...
- 10/13/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Want to buy a non-fungible-token (Nft) of Spongebob Squarepants, Star Trek‘s Spock, or Mission Impossible‘s Ethan Hunt? You might soon get your chance.
ViacomCBS is partnering with Nft company Recur to develop and sell digital collectibles based on its vast library of films and TV shows. In a statement Wednesday, ViacomCBS consumer products president Pam Kaufman said that “voracious collectors and first-time Nft buyers alike will find unique opportunities to own a piece of their favorite franchises” through the deal.
The companies will launch a platform in early 2022 where users can buy, collect and trade NFTs based on intellectual ...
ViacomCBS is partnering with Nft company Recur to develop and sell digital collectibles based on its vast library of films and TV shows. In a statement Wednesday, ViacomCBS consumer products president Pam Kaufman said that “voracious collectors and first-time Nft buyers alike will find unique opportunities to own a piece of their favorite franchises” through the deal.
The companies will launch a platform in early 2022 where users can buy, collect and trade NFTs based on intellectual ...
- 10/13/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
ViacomCBS’ expanding consumer products division Thursday promoted three key executives across its leadership team citing growth across the company’s biggest franchises including SpongeBob SquarePants, Blue’s Clues & You!, Star Trek, South Park and MTV.
Lourdes Arocho has been promoted to SVP, Paramount Pictures Licensing, Global Games and Publishing for ViacomCBS Consumer Products, where she will lead the global strategies and partnerships; Chris Groll becomes SVP, Consumer Products Design, ViacomCBS, liaising with the creative community on brand extensions across all ViacomCBS franchises globally; and Priya Mukhedkar takes on the role of SVP, Packaged Goods, ViacomCBS Consumer Products, overseeing that business in the U.S. and expanding her portfolio to include global promotions and all seasonal and celebrations businesses.
“These roles serve as cornerstones that are crucial to delivering the most innovative global consumer products campaigns for our adored characters and iconic franchises,” said Pam Kaufman, President, Global Consumer Products, ViacomCBS.
Lourdes Arocho has been promoted to SVP, Paramount Pictures Licensing, Global Games and Publishing for ViacomCBS Consumer Products, where she will lead the global strategies and partnerships; Chris Groll becomes SVP, Consumer Products Design, ViacomCBS, liaising with the creative community on brand extensions across all ViacomCBS franchises globally; and Priya Mukhedkar takes on the role of SVP, Packaged Goods, ViacomCBS Consumer Products, overseeing that business in the U.S. and expanding her portfolio to include global promotions and all seasonal and celebrations businesses.
“These roles serve as cornerstones that are crucial to delivering the most innovative global consumer products campaigns for our adored characters and iconic franchises,” said Pam Kaufman, President, Global Consumer Products, ViacomCBS.
- 6/24/2021
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
Nickelodeon has a dizzying array of popular animated characters at its disposal. Now it has a few more: The Smurfs.
The ViacomCBS outlet has struck a deal with the worldwide licensors of the popular blue figures, Lafig Belgium and Imps, under which it will launch a new animated series and manage consumer products licensing for the property across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Singapore and Malaysia. The company intends to seek a new product line tied to the new series, ranging from toys, stationery, apparel to accessories, and home and consumer packaged goods, all planned to launch at retail in 2022.
The series, which could make use of individual Smurfs such as Papa Smurf, Smurfette, Brainy, Hefty, Clumsy or others, is expected to debut in 2021 in the U.S., followed by Nickelodeon channels internationally. The companies declined to describe financial terms of the deal.
“The Smurfs’ is an...
The ViacomCBS outlet has struck a deal with the worldwide licensors of the popular blue figures, Lafig Belgium and Imps, under which it will launch a new animated series and manage consumer products licensing for the property across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Singapore and Malaysia. The company intends to seek a new product line tied to the new series, ranging from toys, stationery, apparel to accessories, and home and consumer packaged goods, all planned to launch at retail in 2022.
The series, which could make use of individual Smurfs such as Papa Smurf, Smurfette, Brainy, Hefty, Clumsy or others, is expected to debut in 2021 in the U.S., followed by Nickelodeon channels internationally. The companies declined to describe financial terms of the deal.
“The Smurfs’ is an...
- 6/18/2020
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
Nickelodeon is entering the world of “The Smurfs.”
The kids’ network has licensed the global rights to the franchise as part of a deal with Lafig Belgium and Imps and is planning an original CG-animated “Smurfs” Nickelodeon series for 2021.
The series will include all of the beloved Smurf characters, like Papa Smurf, Smurfette, Brainy, Hefty, Clumsy and more going on new adventures packed with humor, heart and high-stakes action. After its U.S. debut in 2021, it will go out to international Nickelodeon channels.
ViacomCBS Consumer Products will also be managing product licensing for The Smurfs across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Singapore and Malaysia, which will include a new product line for the animated series featuring toys, stationery, apparel and accessories, home, consumer packaged goods and more planned to launch at retail in 2022.
“The Smurfs is an iconic global franchise that has resonated with audiences for decades,...
The kids’ network has licensed the global rights to the franchise as part of a deal with Lafig Belgium and Imps and is planning an original CG-animated “Smurfs” Nickelodeon series for 2021.
The series will include all of the beloved Smurf characters, like Papa Smurf, Smurfette, Brainy, Hefty, Clumsy and more going on new adventures packed with humor, heart and high-stakes action. After its U.S. debut in 2021, it will go out to international Nickelodeon channels.
ViacomCBS Consumer Products will also be managing product licensing for The Smurfs across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Singapore and Malaysia, which will include a new product line for the animated series featuring toys, stationery, apparel and accessories, home, consumer packaged goods and more planned to launch at retail in 2022.
“The Smurfs is an iconic global franchise that has resonated with audiences for decades,...
- 6/18/2020
- by Margeaux Sippell
- The Wrap
The Smurfs are coming to Nickelodeon. The ViacomCBS-owned network has partnered with Lafig Belgium and Imps, the worldwide licensors for The Smurfs, on a new original CG-animated series based on the iconic property, along with a consumer products line. Under the deal, Nickelodeon has licensed the global rights to The Smurfs, which follows the beloved characters–Papa Smurf, Smurfette, Brainy, Hefty, Clumsy and others on “all-new adventures packed with humor, heart and high-stakes action,” Nick says. The series is slated to debut in 2021 in the U.S., followed by Nickelodeon channels internationally.
In addition to the content partnership, ViacomCBS Consumer Products will manage consumer products licensing for The Smurfs property across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Singapore and Malaysia. Vcp will seek new merchandising and promotional partners for The Smurfs classic brand, in addition to a new product line for the new animated series, including toys,...
In addition to the content partnership, ViacomCBS Consumer Products will manage consumer products licensing for The Smurfs property across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Singapore and Malaysia. Vcp will seek new merchandising and promotional partners for The Smurfs classic brand, in addition to a new product line for the new animated series, including toys,...
- 6/18/2020
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
The Smurfs are set to make their own tiny village on Nickelodeon, which is launching a new animated series centered on the iconic minuscule cerulean humanoids.
Nickelodeon is teaming with The Smurfs‘ worldwide licensors, Lafig Belgium and Imps, to conjure a revival CG-animated series, which is being eyed for a U.S. debut on the cable channel for sometime in 2021, after which it will premiere on Nickelodeon’s channels internationally. The series will follow all-new exploits of classic characters like Papa Smurf, Smurfette, Brainy, Clumsy and more, brandishing themes centered on humor, heart and high-stakes action.
The Smurfs relaunch series will arrive from Peyo Productions and Dupuis Edition & Audiovisuel, under director William Renaud, who will work off scripts by writers Peter Saisselin and Amy Serafin. The series will be overseen on the network’s behalf by Layla Lewis, Senior Vice President, Global Acquisitions and Content Partnerships and Dana Cluverius, Senior Vice President,...
Nickelodeon is teaming with The Smurfs‘ worldwide licensors, Lafig Belgium and Imps, to conjure a revival CG-animated series, which is being eyed for a U.S. debut on the cable channel for sometime in 2021, after which it will premiere on Nickelodeon’s channels internationally. The series will follow all-new exploits of classic characters like Papa Smurf, Smurfette, Brainy, Clumsy and more, brandishing themes centered on humor, heart and high-stakes action.
The Smurfs relaunch series will arrive from Peyo Productions and Dupuis Edition & Audiovisuel, under director William Renaud, who will work off scripts by writers Peter Saisselin and Amy Serafin. The series will be overseen on the network’s behalf by Layla Lewis, Senior Vice President, Global Acquisitions and Content Partnerships and Dana Cluverius, Senior Vice President,...
- 6/18/2020
- by Joseph Baxter
- Den of Geek
Are you ready for face masks, kids? Aye-aye, Captain! ViacomCBS has begun selling protective face coverings featuring characters from shows including SpongeBob SquarePants, Star Trek: Picard, MTV programs and more.
Proceeds will go to charity, ViacomCBS Consumer Products said today. Sales of masks from Nickelodeon shows including SpongeBob, Paw Patrol and Blue’s Clues & You! will benefit the nonprofit Save the Children, and those from sibling networks’ programs will go to other philanthropic groups.
The face wear is available online and at numerous retail outlets around the world. See a sampling above and below.
“ViacomCBS is proud to support Save the Children and its Covid-19 Global Response by donating 100% of our proceeds from this new face mask initiative,” said Pam Kaufman, President of ViacomCBS Consumer Products. “During this unprecedented time, we hope Nickelodeon’s beloved characters and iconic brands will provide solace and ultimately make these new circumstances more manageable.
Proceeds will go to charity, ViacomCBS Consumer Products said today. Sales of masks from Nickelodeon shows including SpongeBob, Paw Patrol and Blue’s Clues & You! will benefit the nonprofit Save the Children, and those from sibling networks’ programs will go to other philanthropic groups.
The face wear is available online and at numerous retail outlets around the world. See a sampling above and below.
“ViacomCBS is proud to support Save the Children and its Covid-19 Global Response by donating 100% of our proceeds from this new face mask initiative,” said Pam Kaufman, President of ViacomCBS Consumer Products. “During this unprecedented time, we hope Nickelodeon’s beloved characters and iconic brands will provide solace and ultimately make these new circumstances more manageable.
- 5/27/2020
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Updated with Tom Gorke memo to staff: CBS and Viacom on Wednesday revealed the senior leadership appointments team that will sit atop the soon-to-combine company’s ad sales, distribution, licensing and consumer products divisions. The moves, which feature promotions from both companies in key revenue positions, include appointing longtime CBS ad chief Jo Ann Ross as President and Chief Advertising Revenue Officer, ViacomCBS Domestic Advertising Sales.
As part of the news, soon-to-be ViacomCBS president and CEO said in a memo to staff that two Viacom execs — Head of Ad Solutions Sean Moran, a 24-year company veteran, and Tom Gorke, Head of Distribution and Business Development — will exit the company when the merger closes.
“Both Sean and Tom are impassioned advocates for our brands, content and people, and have played critical roles in the turnaround and transformation of our company over the past few years,” Bakish wrote today (read the full memo below). “Along the way,...
As part of the news, soon-to-be ViacomCBS president and CEO said in a memo to staff that two Viacom execs — Head of Ad Solutions Sean Moran, a 24-year company veteran, and Tom Gorke, Head of Distribution and Business Development — will exit the company when the merger closes.
“Both Sean and Tom are impassioned advocates for our brands, content and people, and have played critical roles in the turnaround and transformation of our company over the past few years,” Bakish wrote today (read the full memo below). “Along the way,...
- 10/30/2019
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Jo Ann Ross will lead advertising sales for ViacomCBS after it completes its merger, the company said on Wednesday.
The merger between CBS and Viacom, announced in August, is expected to close in early December.
Ross has led CBS’ ad sales efforts since 2002. With Ross taking over ad sales for the new company, Viacom’s ad sales chief Sean Moran will leave the company, according to an internal memo by Viacom CEO Bob Bakish, who will take the reigns of the ViacomCBS when the merger is completed. ViacomCBS made a slew of additional executive appointments on Wednesday, including Armando Nunez as head of the global distribution and content licensing businesses. Tom Gorke, who has headed distribution for Viacom, will also depart once the merger closes.
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“Both Sean and Tom are impassioned advocates for our brands, content and people,...
The merger between CBS and Viacom, announced in August, is expected to close in early December.
Ross has led CBS’ ad sales efforts since 2002. With Ross taking over ad sales for the new company, Viacom’s ad sales chief Sean Moran will leave the company, according to an internal memo by Viacom CEO Bob Bakish, who will take the reigns of the ViacomCBS when the merger is completed. ViacomCBS made a slew of additional executive appointments on Wednesday, including Armando Nunez as head of the global distribution and content licensing businesses. Tom Gorke, who has headed distribution for Viacom, will also depart once the merger closes.
Also Read: Viacom's Marva Smalls Talks About Creating a 'Culture of Inclusion'
“Both Sean and Tom are impassioned advocates for our brands, content and people,...
- 10/30/2019
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
Joseph Baxter Aug 6, 2019
Garfield has become the latest property to join the portfolio of Nickelodeon after an acquisition by Viacom.
Garfield is getting ready to ravenously devour lasagna and malign Mondays as part of Nickelodeon. That’s because Viacom Inc., the channel’s corporate parent, has acquired property owner Paws, Inc., making it officially part of the Nick stable.
The announced acquisition of the Garfield intellectual property and its placement with Nickelodeon is part of its ongoing – and self-confessed – strategy to maintain its status as “the home for the biggest franchises kids and families love.” Indeed, the famous feline will join kid’s show icons like SpongeBob SquarePants (a property set for expansion with a spinoff and another movie), Paw Patrol, upcoming revival Blue’s Clues and You! and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (a property acquired in similar grandiosity back in October 2009). Additionally, it will join an all-new animated Star Trek series.
Garfield has become the latest property to join the portfolio of Nickelodeon after an acquisition by Viacom.
Garfield is getting ready to ravenously devour lasagna and malign Mondays as part of Nickelodeon. That’s because Viacom Inc., the channel’s corporate parent, has acquired property owner Paws, Inc., making it officially part of the Nick stable.
The announced acquisition of the Garfield intellectual property and its placement with Nickelodeon is part of its ongoing – and self-confessed – strategy to maintain its status as “the home for the biggest franchises kids and families love.” Indeed, the famous feline will join kid’s show icons like SpongeBob SquarePants (a property set for expansion with a spinoff and another movie), Paw Patrol, upcoming revival Blue’s Clues and You! and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (a property acquired in similar grandiosity back in October 2009). Additionally, it will join an all-new animated Star Trek series.
- 8/6/2019
- Den of Geek
Garfield, the lasagna-loving comic-strip feline, has a new owner.
The lazy cat has for more than 40 years been the property of owner Jon Arbuckle, a socially awkward fellow who must indulge his pet’s debilitating laziness and constant sarcasm. But in weeks to come, the character will become one more element in Viacom’s vast Nickelodeon portfolio of intellectual property, taking his place alongside SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora The Explorer and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
Viacom has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Paws, Inc., the entity that holds all global intellectual property rights to both “Garfield” as well as “U.S. Acres,” another Davis creation, including corresponding rights related to content, consumer products, and location-based experiences. The acquisition is expected to close in the upcoming weeks. Financial terms were not disclosed, but the character is said to generate millions of dollars a year in merchandise alone.
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The lazy cat has for more than 40 years been the property of owner Jon Arbuckle, a socially awkward fellow who must indulge his pet’s debilitating laziness and constant sarcasm. But in weeks to come, the character will become one more element in Viacom’s vast Nickelodeon portfolio of intellectual property, taking his place alongside SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora The Explorer and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
Viacom has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Paws, Inc., the entity that holds all global intellectual property rights to both “Garfield” as well as “U.S. Acres,” another Davis creation, including corresponding rights related to content, consumer products, and location-based experiences. The acquisition is expected to close in the upcoming weeks. Financial terms were not disclosed, but the character is said to generate millions of dollars a year in merchandise alone.
“I’m...
- 8/6/2019
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
Licensing is more complex than ever, as studios and networks compete for increasingly distracted consumers. But Star Wars; Overwatch League; and Snoop Dogg’s marijuana products are among the content creators inventing products consumers covet. Here are six companies, stars or shows showing the way.
Nickelodeon Shells Out New Take on Turtles Network pulled back merchandise to reinvent and relaunch familiar characters
As long as pizza remains popular, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles will be ripe for reinvention.
What began as a comic book series in 1984 is now one of the most durable properties in kids’ media. In September, Nickelodeon debuted the 2D animated series “Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,” the network’s second reboot of the property following a CGI-animated show that ran from 2012-17.
According to Pam Kaufman, Viacom/Nickelodeon’s president of consumer products, merchandise played a key role in both reboots. “Back in...
Nickelodeon Shells Out New Take on Turtles Network pulled back merchandise to reinvent and relaunch familiar characters
As long as pizza remains popular, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles will be ripe for reinvention.
What began as a comic book series in 1984 is now one of the most durable properties in kids’ media. In September, Nickelodeon debuted the 2D animated series “Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,” the network’s second reboot of the property following a CGI-animated show that ran from 2012-17.
According to Pam Kaufman, Viacom/Nickelodeon’s president of consumer products, merchandise played a key role in both reboots. “Back in...
- 11/13/2018
- by Akiva Gottlieb, Tara Bitran, Bob Verini, Kirsten Chuba, Stephanie Prange and Roy Trakin
- Variety Film + TV
NEW YORK -- Nickelodeon/MTVN Kids and Family Group has named former Ann Taylor marketing executive Jennifer Goodman Linn to the newly created position of senior vp brand marketing.
Linn, who will report to chief marketing officer Pam Kaufman, will be responsible for implementing both short- and long-term strategies to promote the Nickelodeon brand, its shows and overall company initiatives.
"As our brand hits creative highs and we speak to new audiences, Jennifer will be a huge asset in making sure we have consistent marketing messages across all our platforms," Kaufman said.
Linn will serve as a central representative of Nickelodeon, working to ensure that brand positioning is carried out and communicated across the company. Working across several lines of business within Nickelodeon, Linn will manage the planning and marketing for Nickelodeon properties including SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer, The Naked Brothers Band and "iCarly," as well as Nickelodeon original movies.
In addition, she will partner with the public affairs team on the marketing of all Nickelodeon Kids and Family Group's pro-social initiatives, spearhead the company's multicultural marketing efforts, and oversee consumer and trade advertising.
Linn, who will report to chief marketing officer Pam Kaufman, will be responsible for implementing both short- and long-term strategies to promote the Nickelodeon brand, its shows and overall company initiatives.
"As our brand hits creative highs and we speak to new audiences, Jennifer will be a huge asset in making sure we have consistent marketing messages across all our platforms," Kaufman said.
Linn will serve as a central representative of Nickelodeon, working to ensure that brand positioning is carried out and communicated across the company. Working across several lines of business within Nickelodeon, Linn will manage the planning and marketing for Nickelodeon properties including SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer, The Naked Brothers Band and "iCarly," as well as Nickelodeon original movies.
In addition, she will partner with the public affairs team on the marketing of all Nickelodeon Kids and Family Group's pro-social initiatives, spearhead the company's multicultural marketing efforts, and oversee consumer and trade advertising.
Pam Kaufman has been upped to chief marketing officer at Nickelodeon/MTVN Kids and Family Group.
In her new post, Kaufman will be responsible for Nickelodeon's television, digital, consumer products, Nick Movies and MTVN Kids and Family Groups brands, including the N, Nick at Nite, Noggin and Nicktoons Network. She will report to Nickelodeon/MTVN Kids and Family Group president Cyma Zarghami.
"As we continue to evolve in this ever-changing media landscape, there's no one more astute or better suited than Pam to ensure Nickelodeon's integrated marketing messages are clearly communicated," Zarghami said. "Pam is a recognized leader in her field and within our company, has set the gold standard in partnerships and marketing initiatives within the kids' entertainment industry."
While serving as executive vp, marketing and worldwide promotions, Kaufman resurrected Nickelodeon's trademark slime with the "Slime Across America Tour" preceding the 20th annual Kids' Choice Awards. She also spearheaded multiplatform marketing campaigns and multimillion-dollar sponsorships for many of the network's major properties, including "SpongeBob SquarePants", "Dora the Explorer" and the "Kids' Choice Awards".
Kaufman was named Advertising Age's Entertainment Marketer of the Year in 2002, Brandweek's Grand Marketer of the Year in 1999 and Promo Magazine's Marketer of the Year in 1998 and 1995.
In her new post, Kaufman will be responsible for Nickelodeon's television, digital, consumer products, Nick Movies and MTVN Kids and Family Groups brands, including the N, Nick at Nite, Noggin and Nicktoons Network. She will report to Nickelodeon/MTVN Kids and Family Group president Cyma Zarghami.
"As we continue to evolve in this ever-changing media landscape, there's no one more astute or better suited than Pam to ensure Nickelodeon's integrated marketing messages are clearly communicated," Zarghami said. "Pam is a recognized leader in her field and within our company, has set the gold standard in partnerships and marketing initiatives within the kids' entertainment industry."
While serving as executive vp, marketing and worldwide promotions, Kaufman resurrected Nickelodeon's trademark slime with the "Slime Across America Tour" preceding the 20th annual Kids' Choice Awards. She also spearheaded multiplatform marketing campaigns and multimillion-dollar sponsorships for many of the network's major properties, including "SpongeBob SquarePants", "Dora the Explorer" and the "Kids' Choice Awards".
Kaufman was named Advertising Age's Entertainment Marketer of the Year in 2002, Brandweek's Grand Marketer of the Year in 1999 and Promo Magazine's Marketer of the Year in 1998 and 1995.
- 6/27/2007
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
NEW YORK -- Nickelodeon put on its "multi-splatform" face to advertisers Thursday morning, talking up its multimillion-dollar investment in platforms ranging from TV and the Internet to wireless and podcasting more than it did about new shows in linear TV. The message: Nick is much more than a 26-year-old cable channel, albeit one that has top-dog status in kids' TV and 53% of the GRPs in the marketplace. It's a place children go on the Internet, a burgeoning movie brand, video-on-demand platform, podcast creator and wireless-content provider. "There are so many different ways we can connect your brands to our audiences," said Pam Kaufman, executive vp marketing at Nickelodeon, during a brief upfront presentation at the Nokia Theatre at Times Square.
- 3/10/2006
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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