His intense devotion to doing his own stunt work can seem pathological. But it’s part of a more charming devotion to moviegoing itself.
Category: Paramount Pictures
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Tom Cruise Teaches Cannes About Star Power
Whether in “Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning” or on the red carpet, the 62-year-old actor ensured that all eyes were on him.
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Stanley R. Jaffe, 84, Oscar-Winning Producer and Hollywood Power, Dies
His “Kramer vs. Kramer” won for best picture in 1980, one of many high points in a career that saw him in top jobs, twice, at Paramount.
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Here’s a Hollywood Twist: Streaming Success Runs Through Theaters
Just a few years ago, media executives thought theatrical releases didn’t benefit their streaming services. Now, many of them think the opposite.
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‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II’ Jump-Start the Box Office, but at a Cost
Battling a 27 percent decline in domestic ticket sales compared with before the pandemic, studios left no marketing drum unthumped in releasing the movies.
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Paramount Takes Promotional Stunt to New Level for ‘Gladiator II’
The studio plans to air the same 60-second trailer on 4,000 TV, radio and digital channels on Monday.
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Kathryn Crosby, Actress and Bing Crosby’s Widow, Dies at 90
She was a Texas-born starlet when she married the beloved crooner, but put aside her career at his urging.
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Hollywood’s Message to Red States: Our Movies Are for You
After a period of openly using movies to display progressive values, studios seem to be heeding a message from many ticket buyers: Just entertain us.
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David Ellison Poised to Become a New Mogul in a Diminished Hollywood
David Ellison is poised to soon run Paramount Pictures, among other entertainment assets. But what does that mean in a fractured cultural landscape?
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Netflix and Amazon Drive Bump in TV Show Market
Netflix and Amazon are driving a small bump in the market for TV shows after a major slowdown.
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Costner’s Costly ‘Horizon’ Bites Box Office Dust
“Horizon: An American Saga — Chapter 1” was a distant third at theaters in North America this weekend, as “Inside Out 2” and “A Quiet Place: Day One” dominated.