Movie company Black Bear has hired former Paramount executive Dan Cohen. He will lead television distribution for the firm.
Cohen was Chief Content Licensing Officer at Paramount and president of Republic Pictures. The hire was reported on 29 September 2026. He left the studio about a year before Paramount was taken over by Skydance.
π The Backstory
Black Bear is behind films such as Train Dreams and Sing Sing. It was founded by Teddy Schwarzman.
Cohen will look after how the company's movies reach TV and streaming after cinemas. Upcoming titles include Wicker and Wife Dog. The company is also starting Black Bear Digital Networks to help independent owners earn money on free streaming services. Cohen's new role starts soon.
π― Why It Matters
The hiring shows how film companies keep reshaping as streaming grows. It affects what films reach TV and where viewers can find them. It is a sign of a fast-changing business.
Movie company Black Bear has hired former Paramount executive Dan Cohen. He will lead television distribution for the firm.
Cohen was Chief Content Licensing Officer at Paramount and president of Republic Pictures. The hire was reported on 29 September 2026. He left the studio about a year before Paramount was taken over by Skydance.
Black Bear is behind films such as Train Dreams and Sing Sing. It was founded by Teddy Schwarzman.
Cohen will look after how the company's movies reach TV and streaming after cinemas. Upcoming titles include Wicker and Wife Dog. The company is also starting Black Bear Digital Networks to help independent owners earn money on free streaming services. Cohen's new role starts soon.
The hiring shows how film companies keep reshaping as streaming grows. It affects what films reach TV and where viewers can find them. It is a sign of a fast-changing business.