Don Harris, president of domestic distribution at Paramount Pictures, will not renew his contract with the studio when it expires later this summer. “We are very grateful for his dedication and leadership during his many years with the studio,” said Megan Colligan, president of worldwide distribution and marketing, in an internal memo announcing the move on Monday. Harris is “among the most respected executives in his field, and has led Paramount to a tremendously successful run during his time here,” she said. Harris became domestic distribution chief in 2001, replacing James Tharp. During his tenure, Harris oversaw the theatrical rollout of hundreds.
- 6/30/2015
- by Todd Cunningham
- The Wrap
Moviegoers who just took off their 3D glasses after seeing "Alice in Wonderland" will put them back on again this weekend as Paramount unleashes DreamWorks Animation's "How to Train Your Dragon."
At the same time, MGM is hoping that other moviegoers will focus on its time-travel comedy "Hot Tub Time Machine," shifting attention from the embattled studio's current financial duress.
Based on a popular children's book, the first in a series by British author Cressida Cowell, "Dragon" recounts the PG adventures of a Viking teen who befriends a young dragon.
Directed by Dean DeBlois and Chris Sanders -- the team behind the 2D "Lilo & Stitch" -- the movie makes full use of its 3D vistas as it flies on the backs of airborne dragons high above the Scandinavian fjords.
Back on earth, "Dragon" already has had to find its footing within the universe of existing digital 3D theaters.
Right now,...
At the same time, MGM is hoping that other moviegoers will focus on its time-travel comedy "Hot Tub Time Machine," shifting attention from the embattled studio's current financial duress.
Based on a popular children's book, the first in a series by British author Cressida Cowell, "Dragon" recounts the PG adventures of a Viking teen who befriends a young dragon.
Directed by Dean DeBlois and Chris Sanders -- the team behind the 2D "Lilo & Stitch" -- the movie makes full use of its 3D vistas as it flies on the backs of airborne dragons high above the Scandinavian fjords.
Back on earth, "Dragon" already has had to find its footing within the universe of existing digital 3D theaters.
Right now,...
- 3/25/2010
- by By Gregg Kilday
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Winning summer boxoffice crowns has become habit-forming at Warner Bros.
Hollywood's summer ends Labor Day, but already it's clear that Warners again will top distributor market-share rankings with $957 million in domestic grosses since the season began May 1, according to Nielsen Edi.
That's down from the studio's "Dark Knight"-fueled $1 billion tally last summer. Still, Warners sits well ahead of the domestic distribution pack year-to-date and is tracking 3% ahead of its industry-record haul from a year ago with $1.47 billion and counting.
The studio's seasonal performance has yielded an industry-best market share of 23%. Paramount copped the season's silver medal with $874 million so far and a 21% share; Disney is third with $604 million and 15%.
All told, summer boxoffice will finish north of summer 2007's record $4.16 billion when receipts are calculated through Labor Day. But with 3D upcharges driving a big rise in average ticket prices, there's scant chance of beating summer 2004's admissions record...
Hollywood's summer ends Labor Day, but already it's clear that Warners again will top distributor market-share rankings with $957 million in domestic grosses since the season began May 1, according to Nielsen Edi.
That's down from the studio's "Dark Knight"-fueled $1 billion tally last summer. Still, Warners sits well ahead of the domestic distribution pack year-to-date and is tracking 3% ahead of its industry-record haul from a year ago with $1.47 billion and counting.
The studio's seasonal performance has yielded an industry-best market share of 23%. Paramount copped the season's silver medal with $874 million so far and a 21% share; Disney is third with $604 million and 15%.
All told, summer boxoffice will finish north of summer 2007's record $4.16 billion when receipts are calculated through Labor Day. But with 3D upcharges driving a big rise in average ticket prices, there's scant chance of beating summer 2004's admissions record...
- 9/3/2009
- by By Carl DiOrio
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Sony Pictures Entertainment has adopted a new strategy that would offer higher-resolution 4K content to digital cinema theaters.
In related news, Spe, along with 20th Century Fox and Paramount Pictures, has entered into separate -- nonexclusive and global -- virtual print fee-style digital cinema deployment agreement with Sony Electronics' Digital Cinema Solutions and Services group. Dcss is creating a deployment program for exhibitors through which Sony would install, maintain and support Sony's 4K digital cinema projectors, while offering financing plans.
Currently, the majority of digital cinema deliverables -- which are the digital equivalent of film prints -- are 2K files delivered to digital cinema theaters that offer 2K projection. A 4K image contains four times as much picture information as what is found in 2K.
Only a handful of d-cinema releases have been delivered in 4K, the most recent being Sony's "Hancock." Sony Electronics makes the only 4K digital cinema projector currently on the market.
In related news, Spe, along with 20th Century Fox and Paramount Pictures, has entered into separate -- nonexclusive and global -- virtual print fee-style digital cinema deployment agreement with Sony Electronics' Digital Cinema Solutions and Services group. Dcss is creating a deployment program for exhibitors through which Sony would install, maintain and support Sony's 4K digital cinema projectors, while offering financing plans.
Currently, the majority of digital cinema deliverables -- which are the digital equivalent of film prints -- are 2K files delivered to digital cinema theaters that offer 2K projection. A 4K image contains four times as much picture information as what is found in 2K.
Only a handful of d-cinema releases have been delivered in 4K, the most recent being Sony's "Hancock." Sony Electronics makes the only 4K digital cinema projector currently on the market.
- 10/2/2008
- by By Carolyn Giardina
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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