Paramount Skydance Launches New Book Publisher
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Paramount Global is re-entering the book publishing industry with the launch of a new imprint, Paramount Global Publishing, under its Products & Experiences division.
- The new publishing arm, led by Amy Jarashow, will focus on creating complementary content inspired by Paramount's brands and franchises, as well as developing original intellectual property (IP).
- This move follows the sale of Simon & Schuster in October 2023 for $1.62 billion, marking a strategic expansion under Paramount's new Skydance leadership to enhance fan engagement and IP development.
- Paramount will handle the development and production of books, while sales and distribution will be managed by an as-yet-unnamed partner, continuing its existing licensing strategy with other publishers.
- The imprint will initially launch in the U.S. and Canada, producing print, digital, and audio content across various genres and age groups, with plans to announce its first titles and expand to other markets in the future.
