Paramount
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How ‘Devil Inside’ Beat Box Office Expectations
Ideal timing and a Hollywood heavyweight helped, but Paramount pressed all the right buttons in its targeted campaign for the low-budget thriller. Don’t expect it to stay on top, though
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Roger Pollock Out as Paramount EVP of International Distribution & Operation
SVP Mark Viane will oversee Latin America and Asia Pacific, but a replacement in Europe will be named later
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‘Paranormal Activity 4’ Gets Release Date
Paramount’s scary movie will go up against a Lionsgate comedy and a Warner Bros. crime drama on Oct. 19
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Another ‘Paranormal Activity’ on Tap for 2012
Paramount says it will release a fourth in its successful franchise this year
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Thanks to ‘Transformers,’ Tom Cruise, Paramount Is 2011’s Global Box-Office Champ
The studio captured a record $5.17 billion worldwide
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‘Dragon Tattoo,’ ‘M:I:4’ Ignite Tuesday Box Office
“Girl With the Dragon Tattoo” premieres at $1.6M; “Mission: Impossible — Ghost Protocol” expands to $3.7M
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Paramount Seized on a Big Platform for Limited ‘M:I4’ Bow — And It Worked
By building word-of-mouth in a small number of big screen theaters, the studio has positioned “M:I4” to compete in a crowded tentpole field
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Soft ‘Sherlock Holmes’ Can’t Kick-Start Flatlining Box Office
Strong limited opening for ‘Mission: Impossible 4’ the only highlight with market down 14%
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Paramount Chief Brad Grey Signs 5-Year Contract Extension
The executive will remain as chairman and CEO as the studio tries to ramp up its own inhouse franchises
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Report Card 2011: Paramount Set to Grab the Global B.O. Crown Following Huge Year
From “Transformers” to “Thor,” the Viacom subsidiary fielded a staggering number of tentpole winners; but what happens after DreamWorks and Marvel leave?
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Amy Powell Named President of Paramount Digital Entertainment
The veteran marketing executive will also oversee micro-budget division Insurge Pictures
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Ian George to Replace Chris Hedges at Paramount International
The 35-year studio veteran will be replaced as vice president and managing director
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Winds Buffet Hollywood — Paramount Closes, CBS Loses Power (Updated)
And a tree smashes through the house of actress Rebecca Gayheart
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Melrose 2 Fund Sues Paramount, Claims Studio Cheated It Out of Film Profits (Updated)
The investor group says it provided nearly $375 million for projects including the “Transformers” franchise, but has received none of the profits
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Scorsese’s ‘Hugo’ Faces Tough Road to Profitability After Soft Opening
Produced by Graham King for more than $150 million, the 3D film debuted to just $15.4 million; Paramount still insists it will enjoy an extended holiday run
