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Shaun Barber Appointed Paramount's New Theatrical Distribution Head

11/4/2025

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Shaun Barber, formerly Lionsgate's co-president of worldwide theatrical distribution, is named Paramount Pictures' Head of Domestic Theatrical Distribution, effective December 1.
He will oversee North American distribution for all Paramount releases.
He succeeds Chris Aronson, who left amid Paramount's merger with Skydance.
Barber will work with Mark Viane, international distribution chief, and report to Josh Goldstine, president of global marketing and distribution, to enhance the theatrical experience.

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Shaun Barber, formerly Lionsgate's co-president of worldwide theatrical distribution, is named Paramount Pictures' Head of Domestic Theatrical Distribution, effective December 1.
He will oversee North American distribution for all Paramount releases.
He succeeds Chris Aronson, who left amid Paramount's merger with Skydance.
Barber will work with Mark Viane, international distribution chief, and report to Josh Goldstine, president of global marketing and distribution, to enhance the theatrical experience.