Cohen will discuss Paramount’s global content licensing strategy on 22 October, joined by special guests at the Grand Auditorium of the Palais des Festivals. As head of Paramount’s post-theatrical distribution, he oversees a vast portfolio, including CBS, Paramount+, Nickelodeon, and third-party content.
Prior to joining Paramount, Cohen spent 20 years at Disney/ABC, where he served as executive vice president of pay television and digital sales for home entertainment and television distribution for the Walt Disney Studios. In this role, he distributed catalogue and properties such as Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm, ABC and Disney Channel to businesses around the globe. Cohen was also responsible for securing two of the most significant landmark television deals in U.S. history - Netflix in 2012 and Starz in 1999 - negotiating exclusive, multi-year deals and licensing agreements.
Cohen also revitalized Republic Pictures with films like Blackberry and The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial. He previously worked at Disney/ABC, securing landmark deals with Netflix and Starz.
Additionally, Paramount will host the World Premiere Screening of CBS Studios' Watson on 20 October, attended by star Morris Chestnut and showrunner Craig Sweeny. MIPCOM CANNES expects over 11,000 delegates this year.
Cohen also revitalized Republic Pictures with films like Blackberry and The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial. He previously worked at Disney/ABC, securing landmark deals with Netflix and Starz.
Additionally, Paramount will host the World Premiere Screening of CBS Studios' Watson on 20 October, attended by star Morris Chestnut and showrunner Craig Sweeny. MIPCOM CANNES expects over 11,000 delegates this year.