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Paramount, WB Film Units Merge: New Era Dawns
7 Oct
Summary
- Paramount and Warner Bros. film divisions to operate independently under their brands.
- New leadership sees themselves as stewards of storied Hollywood history.
- Focus on supporting filmmakers and creating cultural moments.
Paramount Pictures Co-Chairs Dana Goldberg and Josh Greenstein have officially begun their tenure, addressing employees of both Paramount and Warner Bros. motion picture units on their first day.
They expressed a profound respect for the legacy of both studios, viewing themselves as stewards of Hollywood's rich history. A core belief is that movies are best experienced communally on the big screen, a tradition they are committed to upholding and investing in.
Significantly, the film divisions of Paramount Pictures and Warner Bros. Pictures will maintain independent operations and branding. Each studio's film releases will continue to bear their respective logos, serving as the primary homes for major commercial and filmmaker-driven projects.
Distinct labels such as DC Studios, New Line Cinema, Paramount Primal, Republic Pictures, and Warner Bros. Clockwork will also continue their operations independently with specific mandates. The leadership acknowledged that this significant combination will involve change and committed to engaging with teams to share updates.
Their overarching mission is to empower teams and filmmakers, enabling them to produce impactful and entertaining movies that endure. This strategic approach aims to build on past accomplishments and create something exceptional for the future of cinema.
