Paramount has a mandate from its parent company to work more closely with cable network brands such as MTV, BET and Nickelodeon. At a June meeting in Barcelona, Gianopulos sat down for a presentation on Viacom's network brands. Previously, there was little collaboration between the film studio and networks, and Viacom stars, including Amy Schumer and Jordan Peele, went on to make hit movies for competing studios. … [Read more...] about Paramount Pictures CEO says struggling studio is ‘poised for a renaissance.’ Inside Jim Gianopulos’ first year
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Paramount is releasing app-featured movies for WP7
Paramount Pictures is adding a little something special to their digital copies for Windows Phone 7. Using Silverlight, they will offer apps to accompany their digital titles. These "enhanced movie apps" will include pop-up trivia from 'Scene It?,' movie info features, and special bonus features exclusive to the WP7 digital copies.Geremie Camara, VP of Product Development for Paramount Digital Entertainment, says that "Using Silverlight technology and adding interactive and social networking features, our enhanced movie apps transform the movie viewing experience into a true entertainment experience." Users will also be able to take screen captures, and create custom clips from the movies.The special WP7 features are launching with School of Rock, Zoolander, Waiting for Superman, and GI Joe: The Rise of Cobra. And more titles will be announced soon. The School of Rock download costs US$10, but we're not sure if that will be the standard for future releases.What do you think? Do you … [Read more...] about Paramount is releasing app-featured movies for WP7
Apple met with Sony and Paramount about potential “transformative acquisition”
We've known for a while that Apple wants to get into the video content business and has dipped its toe in with a couple projects -- Carpool Karaoke and Planet of the Apps -- but it looks like Apple may have an even bigger move in the works that could include a major acquisition to help propel the original video content plans. The strange thing about the report is that it appears there is some internal competition at Apple as to how to move forward with Robert Kondrk, Eddy Cue, and Jimmy Iovine all trying to make deals. According to a new report, Eddy Cue has a potentially "transformative acquisition" in mind for Apple and has met with Paramount Pictures and with Sony 's TV and film teams. Apple was rumored to have talked with Time Warner about an acquisition before AT&T closed that deal, and it seems like Apple is once again considering buying a production studio rather than just buying TV content. However, no one is sure what to expect because of the … [Read more...] about Apple met with Sony and Paramount about potential “transformative acquisition”
Amazon Prime Instant Video is set to gain Paramount Pictures content
Good news to any Amazon Kindle Fire owners out there, that’s because Amazon’s Prime Instant Video service will be adding some lovable content in the near future to make good use out of the Kindle Fire.Netflix might be the undisputed indomitable king right now when it comes to video streaming services, but retailing giant Amazon isn’t backing down whatsoever, as they announced a partnership to bring forth Paramount Pictures content to its service. Essentially, Amazon Prime members will now have access to the huge library of Paramount Pictures movies – such as Mission Impossible 3, Braveheart, Forrest Gump, Mean Girls, Nacho Libre, Clueless, and much more.If you’re not an Amazon Prime subscriber, you’re in luck right now because there’s a one month free trial for the service – and honestly, it’s a wonderful way to check it all out. Right now, it’s only Amazon’s Kindle Fire that can stream content from the service, but as … [Read more...] about Amazon Prime Instant Video is set to gain Paramount Pictures content
Comments for : Amazon Prime Instant Video is set to gain Paramount Pictures content
posted on 23 May 2012, 15:36 1 1. remixfa (Posts: 14605; Member since: 19 Dec 2008) You can also stream prime through your PS3. posted on 23 May 2012, 23:04 0 2. InJuxHurYlem (Posts: 28; Member since: 07 Oct 2009) LOL. I bought MI:3 a couple weeks ago on Amazon Instant Videos. posted on 23 May 2012, 23:04 0 3. axllebeer (Posts: 271; Member since: 05 Apr 2011) You can also stream their service through the browser on the BlackBerry PlayBook. :) posted on 24 May 2012, 10:04 0 4. nas1800 (Posts: 8; Member since: 26 Mar 2012) i can stream them on my droid 4 also, works great … [Read more...] about Comments for : Amazon Prime Instant Video is set to gain Paramount Pictures content