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President of Paramount International Studios Raffaele Annecchino has been placed on leave from the company effective immediately, though no official reason behind the move was given.
“Effective today, Raffaele Annecchino, president, Paramount international studios, networks and streaming, is on leave from the company,” Paramount said in a statement.
Representatives for Paramount Global did not immediately respond to TheWrap’s request for comment.
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Annecchino will be replaced on an interim basis by a collection of Paramount executives, according to the announcement. These leaders include Jc Acosta; Maria Kyriacou; and Mark Specht.
Annecchino has been one of the driving forces behind the continued overseas expansion of Paramount+ and Pluto TV. He is considered a long-time member of Paramount Global CEO Bob Bakish’s inner circle. Yet there remains no word as to why the long-time company man was sidelined.
“Effective today, Raffaele Annecchino, president, Paramount international studios, networks and streaming, is on leave from the company,” Paramount said in a statement.
Representatives for Paramount Global did not immediately respond to TheWrap’s request for comment.
Also Read:
Paramount Promotes Shauna Phelan and Zack Olin to Executive VP Roles for Nickelodeon
Annecchino will be replaced on an interim basis by a collection of Paramount executives, according to the announcement. These leaders include Jc Acosta; Maria Kyriacou; and Mark Specht.
Annecchino has been one of the driving forces behind the continued overseas expansion of Paramount+ and Pluto TV. He is considered a long-time member of Paramount Global CEO Bob Bakish’s inner circle. Yet there remains no word as to why the long-time company man was sidelined.
- 6/15/2022
- by Brandon Katz
- The Wrap
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Paramount Global’s International CEO Raffaele Annecchino has been placed “on leave,” according to an internal note seen by Deadline.
A short statement revealed the exec, who is considered to be a key lieutenant of Paramount President and CEO Bob Bakish in Europe, was no longer in post but provided no further details of the situation. “Effective today, Raffaele Annecchino, President, Paramount International Studios, Networks and Streaming, is on leave from the company,” the note read.
Annecchino will be replaced in the interim by Jc Acosta, President, International Studios, Streaming and Networks for Southern Europe, Latin America, Middle East and Africa; Maria Kyriacou, President, Australia, Canada, Israel and UK; and Mark Specht, Executive VP and Managing Director, Central and Northern Europe and Asia, the memo notes.
Annecchino has been leading the role out of Paramount+ and Pluto TV in Europe, recently handing Marco Nobili and Olivier Jollet key new roles to turbo-charge the expansion.
A short statement revealed the exec, who is considered to be a key lieutenant of Paramount President and CEO Bob Bakish in Europe, was no longer in post but provided no further details of the situation. “Effective today, Raffaele Annecchino, President, Paramount International Studios, Networks and Streaming, is on leave from the company,” the note read.
Annecchino will be replaced in the interim by Jc Acosta, President, International Studios, Streaming and Networks for Southern Europe, Latin America, Middle East and Africa; Maria Kyriacou, President, Australia, Canada, Israel and UK; and Mark Specht, Executive VP and Managing Director, Central and Northern Europe and Asia, the memo notes.
Annecchino has been leading the role out of Paramount+ and Pluto TV in Europe, recently handing Marco Nobili and Olivier Jollet key new roles to turbo-charge the expansion.
- 6/15/2022
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
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Paramount Global said Wednesday that its international boss Raffaele Annecchino was “on leave” from the company, effective immediately.
“Effective today, Raffaele Annecchino, president, Paramount international studios, networks and streaming, is on leave from the company,” the company said in a statement. The surprise announcement didn’t immediately detail a reason or say whether he had any role in the decision. Company representatives didn’t provide further details.
Three executives will jointly run Paramount’s international business for now. “Jc Acosta, president, international studios, streaming & networks for Southern Europe, Latin America, Middle East & Africa, Maria Kyriacou, president, Australia, Canada, Israel and U.K., and Mark Specht, executive vp and managing director, Central & Northern Europe and Asia, will be stepping in as interim heads to lead the international business,” the company statement said.
Annecchino has been a long-time right-hand man of Paramount Global president and CEO Bob Bakish.
Paramount Global said Wednesday that its international boss Raffaele Annecchino was “on leave” from the company, effective immediately.
“Effective today, Raffaele Annecchino, president, Paramount international studios, networks and streaming, is on leave from the company,” the company said in a statement. The surprise announcement didn’t immediately detail a reason or say whether he had any role in the decision. Company representatives didn’t provide further details.
Three executives will jointly run Paramount’s international business for now. “Jc Acosta, president, international studios, streaming & networks for Southern Europe, Latin America, Middle East & Africa, Maria Kyriacou, president, Australia, Canada, Israel and U.K., and Mark Specht, executive vp and managing director, Central & Northern Europe and Asia, will be stepping in as interim heads to lead the international business,” the company statement said.
Annecchino has been a long-time right-hand man of Paramount Global president and CEO Bob Bakish.
- 6/15/2022
- by Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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Raffaele Annecchino, president of Paramount International Studios, Networks and Streaming has been put “on leave” from the company “effective immediately.”
A terse internal Paramount memo obtained by Variety also says that Jc Acosta, president, International Studios, Streaming and Networks for Southern Europe, Latin America, Middle East and Africa; Maria Kyriacou, president, Australia, Canada, Israel and U.K.; and Mark Specht, executive VP and managing director, Central and Northern Europe and Asia, “will be stepping in as interim heads to lead the international business.”
There was no immediate comment from Paramount International on Wednesday.
As he rose through the ranks at what is now Paramount Annecchino is known to have had a close rapport with Paramount CEO Bob Bakish, but it appears that this rapport has suddenly gone sour.
Annecchino had been leading the expansion of Paramount+ which, in a recent coup, is set to be the home for streamed cricket...
A terse internal Paramount memo obtained by Variety also says that Jc Acosta, president, International Studios, Streaming and Networks for Southern Europe, Latin America, Middle East and Africa; Maria Kyriacou, president, Australia, Canada, Israel and U.K.; and Mark Specht, executive VP and managing director, Central and Northern Europe and Asia, “will be stepping in as interim heads to lead the international business.”
There was no immediate comment from Paramount International on Wednesday.
As he rose through the ranks at what is now Paramount Annecchino is known to have had a close rapport with Paramount CEO Bob Bakish, but it appears that this rapport has suddenly gone sour.
Annecchino had been leading the expansion of Paramount+ which, in a recent coup, is set to be the home for streamed cricket...
- 6/15/2022
- by Nick Vivarelli
- Variety Film + TV
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Exclusive: Jaime Camil has signed a first look deal with Vis, a division of Paramount, to develop an array of TV and film projects for Paramount+.
Under the terms of the agreement, he will create, develop, and produce exclusive Spanish language and majority-Spanish language scripted and non-scripted content for the streaming service.
“We are excited to welcome Jaime Camil to our roster of global talent working to bring the best premium content to Paramount+,” said Jc Acosta, President of International Studios & Networks Southern Europe, Latin America, Middle East & Africa, in an exclusive statement to Deadline. “With Jaime’s experience and creative focus, we are confident that he’ll bring the best Spanish-language content to Paramount+ that resonates with our audiences around the world.”
Added Camil, “Paramount is home to some of the most beloved and iconic films and television shows of all time. I am thrilled...
Under the terms of the agreement, he will create, develop, and produce exclusive Spanish language and majority-Spanish language scripted and non-scripted content for the streaming service.
“We are excited to welcome Jaime Camil to our roster of global talent working to bring the best premium content to Paramount+,” said Jc Acosta, President of International Studios & Networks Southern Europe, Latin America, Middle East & Africa, in an exclusive statement to Deadline. “With Jaime’s experience and creative focus, we are confident that he’ll bring the best Spanish-language content to Paramount+ that resonates with our audiences around the world.”
Added Camil, “Paramount is home to some of the most beloved and iconic films and television shows of all time. I am thrilled...
- 3/10/2022
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
ViacomCBS is going through a major shakeup in its streaming operations — and we’re not just referring to CBS All Access rebranding as Paramount+.
For starters, Pluto TV CEO Tom Ryan will take on the role of president and CEO, ViacomCBS Streaming. He’ll oversee All Acces/Paramount+ as well as Pluto TV.
Marc DeBevoise is stepping down as ViacomCBS chief digital officer and president and CEO of ViacomCBS Digital. He’ll shift to an advisory role for the remainder of 2020.
Additionally, Kelly Day, the COO of ViacomCBS Networks International (Vcni), will take on an expanded role as president of streaming, Vcni. Pierluigi Gazzolo is stepping down from his position as president of Vcni streaming and studios.
Plus, Jc Acosta has been named president of ViacomCBS International Studios.
Last month, ViacomCBS revealed that CBS All Access will be called Paramount+ beginning early next year.
The rebranding is the second, and much bigger,...
For starters, Pluto TV CEO Tom Ryan will take on the role of president and CEO, ViacomCBS Streaming. He’ll oversee All Acces/Paramount+ as well as Pluto TV.
Marc DeBevoise is stepping down as ViacomCBS chief digital officer and president and CEO of ViacomCBS Digital. He’ll shift to an advisory role for the remainder of 2020.
Additionally, Kelly Day, the COO of ViacomCBS Networks International (Vcni), will take on an expanded role as president of streaming, Vcni. Pierluigi Gazzolo is stepping down from his position as president of Vcni streaming and studios.
Plus, Jc Acosta has been named president of ViacomCBS International Studios.
Last month, ViacomCBS revealed that CBS All Access will be called Paramount+ beginning early next year.
The rebranding is the second, and much bigger,...
- 10/20/2020
- by Tony Maglio and Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
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Writer-director of Academy Award winning “The Secret in Their Eyes,” starring Ricardo Darín, Argentina’s Juan José Campanella is teaming with Viacom International Studios to direct a new drama series, “Los Enviados.”
Unveiled Friday at a Vis press conference, held virtually, the faith-themed thriller marks the first fruit of a first-look deal unveiled last May between Vis and 100 Bares, the Buenos Aires-based production label of Campanella, whose credits include episodes of “House,” the first season of USA Network 2016 cable drama “Colony” and 2001 comedy feature film “Son of the Bride,” nominated for a best international film Oscar, which Campanella won in 2010 with “The Secret in Their Eyes.”
Directed by Campanella, “Los Enviados” tracks two priests on a mission to verify the whereabouts of an alleged healer who mysteriously disappears. The priests’ lives, as well as their faith, are pushed to the limit, however, when they discover the psychiatric community on...
Unveiled Friday at a Vis press conference, held virtually, the faith-themed thriller marks the first fruit of a first-look deal unveiled last May between Vis and 100 Bares, the Buenos Aires-based production label of Campanella, whose credits include episodes of “House,” the first season of USA Network 2016 cable drama “Colony” and 2001 comedy feature film “Son of the Bride,” nominated for a best international film Oscar, which Campanella won in 2010 with “The Secret in Their Eyes.”
Directed by Campanella, “Los Enviados” tracks two priests on a mission to verify the whereabouts of an alleged healer who mysteriously disappears. The priests’ lives, as well as their faith, are pushed to the limit, however, when they discover the psychiatric community on...
- 5/22/2020
- by John Hopewell
- Variety Film + TV
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In this week’s International TV Newswire Variety checks out Netflix’s new and explosive trailer for “Money Heist: Part 4,” details Mediapro’s 2019 results, and reviews hirings and promotions at ViacomCBS, Frapa and Red Arrow’s Studio71.
Netflix Drops Trailer For “Money Heist: Part 4”
Netflix launched a new trailer for Part 4 of Spanish original series “Money Heist,” (“La Casa de Papel”), its highest profile non-English-language series to date.
Whereas Part 3 saw the surviving members of a misfit band of bank robbers get the band back together after spreading across the globe, Part 4 feels almost claustrophobic as Tokyo, the Professor and the whole gang, including – it seems – fan-favorite Berlin, are back in Madrid and most cleaning out the Banco de España, an iconic landmark in the center of Madrid.
From the moment Nairobi is brought in on a stretcher, covered in blood, it’s clear that Part 4’s heist has upped the ante.
Netflix Drops Trailer For “Money Heist: Part 4”
Netflix launched a new trailer for Part 4 of Spanish original series “Money Heist,” (“La Casa de Papel”), its highest profile non-English-language series to date.
Whereas Part 3 saw the surviving members of a misfit band of bank robbers get the band back together after spreading across the globe, Part 4 feels almost claustrophobic as Tokyo, the Professor and the whole gang, including – it seems – fan-favorite Berlin, are back in Madrid and most cleaning out the Banco de España, an iconic landmark in the center of Madrid.
From the moment Nairobi is brought in on a stretcher, covered in blood, it’s clear that Part 4’s heist has upped the ante.
- 3/6/2020
- by Jamie Lang and John Hopewell
- Variety Film + TV
ViacomCBS has reshuffled its international networks division, splitting it into two brand groups and three regional hubs — all led by David Lynn, president and CEO of ViacomCBS Networks International (Vcni).
Kerry Taylor, executive vice president of MTV International, has been promoted to executive vice president of Vcni entertainment and youth brands, one of the brand groups, encompassing MTV, Comedy Central, Paramount Network and Bet.
The other brand group will be led by Jules Borkent, now executive vice president of Vcni kids and family, overseeing Nickelodeon. Both Borkent and Taylor will report to Lynn, while Borkent will also report to Brian Robbins, ViacomCBS’s president of kids and family entertainment in the U.S.
The regional hubs will be overseen by Maria Kyriacou, president of ViacomCBS Networks UK and Australia. Kyriacou will also have responsibility for Ireland, New Zealand and Israel, while in the UK she will be in charge of free-to-air network Channel 5.
Kerry Taylor, executive vice president of MTV International, has been promoted to executive vice president of Vcni entertainment and youth brands, one of the brand groups, encompassing MTV, Comedy Central, Paramount Network and Bet.
The other brand group will be led by Jules Borkent, now executive vice president of Vcni kids and family, overseeing Nickelodeon. Both Borkent and Taylor will report to Lynn, while Borkent will also report to Brian Robbins, ViacomCBS’s president of kids and family entertainment in the U.S.
The regional hubs will be overseen by Maria Kyriacou, president of ViacomCBS Networks UK and Australia. Kyriacou will also have responsibility for Ireland, New Zealand and Israel, while in the UK she will be in charge of free-to-air network Channel 5.
- 1/14/2020
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
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