All Paramount Pictures articles – Page 27
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NewsHayley Atwell cast as love interest in Marvel Studios' Captain America
Hayley Atwell has been cast opposite Chris Evans as Peggy Carter in Marvel Studios’ Captain America: The First Avenger.
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NewsPPI renews Italian distribution deal with UPI Italy
Paramount Pictures International (PPI) has renewed its distribution contract for theatrical distribution of its films via Universal Pictures International Italy.
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NewsAlice, Dragon face 3D clash with Warner Bros titan
An intriguing three-way battle unfolds this weekend as an unprecedented 3D crush sees current overseas champion Alice In Wonderland take on newcomer Clash Of The Titans and How To Train Your Dragon.
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NewsShutter Island exceeds expectations with $40.2m US launch
Paramount’s thriller Shutter Island soared to the top of the North American charts on an estimated $40.2m, setting opening weekend records for director and star.
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NewsMicro-budget smash Paranormal Activity sweeps past $100m
Oren Peli’s micro-budget horror hit Paranormal Activity has crossed $100m at the North American box office, the film’s distributor Paramount announced last night [12].
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NewsMomentum, PPI strike up UK distribution alliance on six-film slate
UK independent distributor Momentum Pictures and Paramount Pictures International have struck a six-picture deal whereby Paramount will book the films and Momentum will handle marketing and publicity, as on their traditional releases.
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NewsDennis Maguire named global chief of Paramount Home Entertainment
Dennis Maguire has been appointed president of Paramount Pictures Home Entertainment Worldwide.
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NewsCouples Retreat offers hope for Universal with $35.3m US launch
The Universal comedy Couples Retreat gave the studio’s new regime a timely shot in the arm as it soared to the top on an estimated $35.3m over the weekend.
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NewsG.I. Joe ready to invade 35 territories day-and-date
It’s time for summer’s last blockbuster as Paramount Pictures International launches GI Joe: The Rise Of Cobra in 35 international territories day-and-date with its domestic launch.
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NewsParamount first studio in 2009 to surge past $1bn domestic mark
Paramount Pictures has crossed the $1bn domestic box office line ahead of the Hollywood pack on the back of the storming run by Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen.
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NewsTransformers 2 becomes second fastest North American release to reach $300m
Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen has became the second fastest film in history to reach $300m at the North American box office.
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NewsParamount in talks to merge home entertainment division
Paramount Pictures, owned by media company Viacom, is reported to be in talks with Sony Pictures and Fox over a merger of its home entertainment division.