When is a staffing announcement not a staffing announcement? When it suggests a major shift in the way we consume media, that’s when.
While most personnel decisions never rise above the industry trades, the recent news that Paramount was moving on from CEO Jim Gianopulos and replacing him with Nickelodeon executive Brian Robbins sent minor shockwaves through the industry for what it means in the ongoing streaming-versus-theatrical debate.
READ MORE: New ‘Paranormal Activity’ & ‘Pet Sematary’ Films Coming To Paramount+ According to The Hollywood Reporter, the shift from Gianopulos to Robbins may be part of a bigger shift away from expensive theatrical releases and towards their portfolio of Paramount+ streaming services.
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