Paramount's New International President Kevin MacLellan Says Industry's 'Frightened Paralysis' Is Ending
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Max Goldbart
Crusty in the right places. Worth the chew.
Summary
Kevin MacLellan, Paramount's new President of International and Global Content Distribution, discussed at the Enders TMT Leaders Live Conference how David Ellison convinced him to join the newly formed Paramount-Skydance (soon to incorporate Warner Bros. Discovery). MacLellan noted that the industry's period of "frightened paralysis" is ending, and he was impressed by Ellison's deep understanding of technology and the evolving media landscape during their meeting.
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MacLellan... explained how he met with Ellison after some time out of the industry and spent 'a fascinating hour' listening to a CEO who 'understands how technology works'
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