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| '''Paramount Famous Productions''' is a ] entertainment division of ]. It develops home entertainment sequels to films from Paramount Pictures, ], ], ], ], and other Paramount-related properties.<ref name=lat/> The name also revives the ''Famous'' moniker previously used by the Paramount-owned ]. | |||
| ==History== | |||
| In February 2007, Paramount Pictures named ] president of its new direct-to-DVD division. The initial division plan called for $10 million maximum cost films being released 4 to six times a year working with ]. All but Columbia Pictures had a direct to video unit at this time. Feola indicated that Direct-to-video (DTV) faces competition from popular TV shows, but it takes the place of the decreasing sale from older library titles. DTV in a up year can bring in "hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue".<ref name=lat>{{cite news|last=Eller|first=Claudia|title=Paramount names head of direct-to-DVD unit|url=http://articles.latimes.com/2007/feb/28/business/fi-feola28|accessdate=May 15, 2014|newspaper=Los Angeles Times|date=February 28, 2007}}</ref> | |||
| With the completion of principal photography on its first feature length sequel, '']'' in August 2008, Parmamount announced a name for the division: '''Paramount Famous Productions'''. Road Trip (2000), Bad News Bears, Naked Gun, Mean Girls, and Grease spinoffs were announced to be in development at that time.Three executives were appointed also. The division expected to be releasing a full slate starting in 2010.<ref>{{cite news|last=Finke|first=Nikki|title=Paramount Famous Productions Beefs Up|url=http://www.deadline.com/2008/08/paramount-famous-productions-beefs-up/|accessdate=May 15, 2014|newspaper=Deadline.com|date=August 20, 2008}}</ref> | |||
| ==Films== | ==Films== | ||
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| Company type | Division |
|---|---|
| Industry | Home Entertainment |
| Founded | 2007 |
| Headquarters | Hollywood, California, United States |
| Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | Motion pictures |
| Parent | Paramount Pictures (Viacom |
| Website | www |
Paramount Famous Productions is a made-for-home entertainment division of Paramount Pictures. It develops home entertainment sequels to films from Paramount Pictures, Paramount Vantage, MTV Films, DreamWorks Pictures, Nickelodeon Movies, and other Paramount-related properties. The name also revives the Famous moniker previously used by the Paramount-owned Famous Studios.
History
In February 2007, Paramount Pictures named Louis Feola president of its new direct-to-DVD division. The initial division plan called for $10 million maximum cost films being released 4 to six times a year working with Paramount Worldwide Home Entertainment. All but Columbia Pictures had a direct to video unit at this time. Feola indicated that Direct-to-video (DTV) faces competition from popular TV shows, but it takes the place of the decreasing sale from older library titles. DTV in a up year can bring in "hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue".
With the completion of principal photography on its first feature length sequel, Without a Paddle: Nature's Calling in August 2008, Parmamount announced a name for the division: Paramount Famous Productions. Road Trip (2000), Bad News Bears, Naked Gun, Mean Girls, and Grease spinoffs were announced to be in development at that time.Three executives were appointed also. The division expected to be releasing a full slate starting in 2010.
Films
| Title | Release Date |
|---|---|
| Without a Paddle: Nature's Calling | January 13, 2009 |
| Van Wilder: Freshman Year | July 14, 2009 |
| Road Trip: Beer Pong | August 11, 2009 |
| Wrong Turn at Tahoe | January 12, 2010 |
| The Romantics | September 10, 2010 |
| Mean Girls 2 | January 23, 2011 |
External links
- ^ Eller, Claudia (February 28, 2007). "Paramount names head of direct-to-DVD unit". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved May 15, 2014.
- Finke, Nikki (August 20, 2008). "Paramount Famous Productions Beefs Up". Deadline.com. Retrieved May 15, 2014.