“Brian Robbins has made his exit as co -ce of paramount Global and President-Ceo of Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Official. “This Moment of Transition is, Of Course, Bittersweet. But I Step Away with Deep Pride in What We’ve Built Together, and WitH Great Confidence in the Road AHOAD,” ROBBINS “The Company is in Exceptionally Capable”, – WRITE: www.hollywoodReporter.com
“This Moment of Transition is, Of Course, Bittersweet. But I Step Away with Deep Pride in What We’ve Built Together, and WitH Great Confidence in the Road AHOAD,” ROBBINS “The Company is in Exceptionally Capable Hands with David Ellison and the Incoming Team from Skydance, and I Know You’ll Cntinue to Three and Excel with Your Collective Talents.”
The affable Executive Waited to Confirm His ImMinent Department Until A Day Before The $ 8 Billion Paramount-Skydance Merger Official Closes. Earlier this Week, Skydance Chief David Ellison-Who Orchestrated the Deal and Will Become Ceo Goldberg and JOsh Greenstein.
Robbins, Who Was Tapd to Run Paramount Pictures in 2021 Following A Successful Stint at Nickelodeon, Took On The Expanded Role of Co-Ce-Ceo of Paramount Global in April 2024 McCarthy Following the Ouster of Bob Bakish and As Shari Redstone’s Company Was in Its First Round of Negotias with Skydance.
To say Robbins Ran the Film Studio During Tumultuous Times Is an Understatement. Notly Did Paramount Face Its Own Internal Tumult, But He Also Saw The Studio ThugH The Pandemic and Dual Labor Strikes of 2023. Yet He Quickly Won Over was given to work with. And he was given props for Taking theatrical CHANCES ON TITLES THAT COLD HAVE GONE STRAIGHT TO STREAMING, SUCH AS Smile an Mean Girls.
“We’ve Reinvigated Beloved Properties and Expanded Franchises, Including Sonic the Hedgehog, Scream, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, A quiet place an Mission: Impossible. We Championed Bold New Films Like Smile an Bob Marley: One Loveand Delivered New Takes On Classic Films Like Mean Girls an The Naked Gun -And of Course-This Team is Behind the Highgest-Grossing Film in the Studio’s History, Top Gun: Maverick“Robins Wrote.
Mission: Impossible an Top Gun Were Both Co-Financed by Skydance, Meaning Ellison and Robbins Worked Closely Together.
In the Last Quarter, Paramount Global’s Filmed Entertainment Business, Incling Paramount Pictures, Saw It Revenues Rise by 2 Percent To $ 690 Million, With Theatric Revenue Rising by Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoningoffset by a decline in licensing.
“AS I Reflect on Our Time Together, We’ve Jointly ExperienCed An Incredible Amount of Change and Transformation,“ The Executive Also Said. “Through Global Disruptions, Shifting Audence Behaviors, and Major Industry Evolution, Your Perseverance and Creativity Never Waivered. You Stayed Focused, Resilien: that captivate audiences. ”
There’s no Word on What He’ll Do Next.
You can read robbins’ Full Note Below.
Team,
I’m writing today to share with you that i am departing as co -ce of paramount Global, and President and CEO of Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon. As my time with the company comes to a close, I want to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude to all of you.
WHEN I FIRST WALKED ONTO The PARAMOUNT PICTES LOT as A Young Filmmaker Many Years Ago, I Never Imagines I’D One Day Be Entructed With Leading this Storied Studio. IT HAS BEEN ONE OF THE GREATEST PRIVILEGES OF MY LIFE TO WORK ALONGSIDE SUCH An Extraordinary Group of People – Creaters, Executives, Teams – Wese PASSION and DEDICATION CONTIN.
As i Reflect on Our Time Together, We’ve Jointly ExperienCed An Incredible Amount of Change and Transforming. Through Global Disruptions, Shifting Audence Behaviors, and Major Industry Evolution, Your Persewer and Creativity Never Wavered. You Stayed Focused, Resilgent, and Committed to Our Shared Mission: Telling Great Stories that CAPTIVATE AUDIENCES. With Commitment and Care, We Brough NEW LIFE to OUR Studio’s Franchises, Expanded Into New Platforms, and Strengten Our Footprint Across Film, Televiso.
AT PARAMOUNT Pictures, We’ve Continued to Build on A Legacy of Great Entirement While Pushing Forward with Fresh Voices and Ambitious ideas. You’ve Helped Bring to Life Stories that Entertain, Resonate, and Endure, and Reminded Audiences WHY Theatral Matters – WHY Shared Experiences in Dark Rooms Stil. We’ve Reinvigated Beloved Properties and Expanded Franchises, Including Sonic the Hedgehog, Scream, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, A quiet placeand Mission: Impossible. We Championed Bold New Films Like Smile an Bob Marley: One Loveand Delivered New Takes On Classic Films Like Mean Girls an The Naked Gun -And of Course-This Team is Behind the Highgest-Grossing Film in the Studio’s History, Top Gun: Maverick. In the Wake of Covid, We Led The Charge Bringing Audiences Back to Theaters at A Time Who The World Longed for Connection and Community, Leading To A Record-Breaking Year in the Studio
At nickelodeon, i’m especiali -hold of how we honored the iconic heritage of the brand while while buying new Connections with today Expansion – from Spongebob an Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to Dora to Paw patrol and Beyond. ALSO, OUR GROUNDBRAKING AND EMMY® Award-Winning Simulcasts of the NFL Playoff and Super Bowl Games Set The Bar for Massive Engase With A Younger Generation Durya Spelling Landmark. As a result, we expanded nick’s staff as a creative wellspring and as the #1 kids’ Entertainment Brand.
This Moment of Transition is, of Course, Bittersweet. But I Step Away with Deep Pride in What We’ve Built Together, and with Great Confidentnce in the Road Ahead. The Company is in Exceptionally Capable Hands with David Ellison and the Incoming Team from Skydance, and I KNOW YOU’LL CONTINUE TO THREVE AND EXCEL WITH YOUR COLLECTIVE TALENTS.
To everyone account the company, thank you. Thank you for Staying The Course in Diffeit Moments, and for Pushing Boundaries with Heart and Determination. MOST IMPORTANTLY, THANK YOU FOR YOUR Friendship. It has been An Honor to be on this journey with you. I’ll be cheering for you – always.
With gratitude,
Brian