Paramount is launching a publishing imprint, saying it will help boost establish franchises and brands and develop original IP.
Dubbed Paramount Global Publishing, the imprint will start in the U.S. and Canada, with other international markets to follow in the future. Projects will span print, digital and audio, aiming for a wide range of audiences, from kids and families to adults.
For many years before its 2025 merger with Skydance, Paramount and its predecessor companies had major publishing house Simon & Schuster in their corporate portfolio. In 2023, Paramount Global sold the publisher to private equity firm KKR for $1.62 billion. An earlier, richer sale to rival Penguin Random House was blocked by a judge over monopoly concerns and potential harm to authors and consumers.
The launch is being spearheaded by Josh Silverman, who joined Paramount as president of global products and experiences last year after exec stints at Disney, Marvel and Mattel.
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Amy Jarashow, will lead the imprint as head of global publishing, reporting to Silverman. The new operation plans to share upcoming titles and distribution partners at a later date.
Paramount said it will oversee direct development, creation and production of the Paramount Global Publishing books, releasing them in tandem with overall branding efforts across products and experiences.
“Stories that originate on the page have a unique power to build immersive worlds, create compelling characters and forge deeper connections with fans,” Silverman said in a statement. “With the launch of Paramount Global Publishing, we’re expanding the reach of our most beloved franchises while also introducing original stories to audiences around the world.”