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ViacomCBS Is Expected to Tap Nickelodeon Head to Lead Paramount
- Brian Robbins would take over job held by Jim Gianopulos
- Robbins will likely keep roles at Nickelodeon and Paramount+
ViacomCBS Inc. is expected to name Brian Robbins, currently president of its kids channel Nickelodeon, to be head of the company’s Paramount Pictures film studio, according a person familiar with the matter.
Robbins will take over from Jim Gianopulos, who has been chairman and chief executive officer of Paramount since 2017.