Paramount Pictures, now part of the Skydance Corporation, is taking an ambitious step into the future. With new creative minds, experienced brand strategists and legal experts, the studio not only wants to produce films, but also create complete entertainment ecosystems that seamlessly connect content, products and experiences.

James Mangold contributes his expertise
Oscar-nominated director James Mangold (Logan, Ford v. Ferrari) has signed an overall contract with Paramount. Under his leadership, new film projects will be developed, produced and directed, including the project High Side with Timothée Chalamet. The screenplay is based on a previously unpublished short story by Jaime Oliveira. Producers are Peter Chernin and David Ready from Chernin Entertainment and Mangold's Turnpike Films.

Co-Chairs Josh Greenstein and Dana Goldberg said: "James Mangold is one of the most talented filmmakers of our time. We are delighted to have him on board and look forward to creating films together that will enrich our creative portfolio and inspire audiences worldwide."

New leaders strengthen growth and innovation
Paramount is also relying on experienced executives to drive expansion beyond the silver screen:

• Josh Silverman, former manager at Marvel, Disney and Mattel, takes over as Head of Global Products & Experiences. He will oversee the areas of consumer products, live experiences, publishing, partnerships and e-commerce - key building blocks for transforming the studio's content into comprehensive fan experiences.

• Makan Delrahim, former Assistant Attorney General of the USA for the Antitrust Division, becomes Chief Legal Officer and is responsible for all legal, regulatory and compliance issues at the studio.

• Dennis K. Cinelli, CFO of Scale AI, joins the Board of Directors as an independent director with his expertise in finance, strategic transactions and disruptive technologies.

A look into the future
Paramount Pictures is pursuing a clear goal with this strategic realignment: creative excellence, global brand management and technological innovation should go hand in hand. The studio is thus positioning itself not only as a film producer, but also as the creator of an integrated entertainment ecosystem that connects stories, products and experiences for fans worldwide.