Paramount Pictures: News

15 Dec 2024

Hollywood

'Scary Movie 6' to release in 2026

The sixth installment of the beloved Scary Movie franchise is officially in the works at Paramount Pictures, with a theatrical release planned for 2026.

21 Nov 2024

Hollywood

Isabel May to play Neve Campbell's daughter in 'Scream 7'

Hollywood actor Isabel May, known for her work in Yellowstone prequels 1883 and 1923, will be a part of the cast of Scream 7.

02 Nov 2024

Hollywood

Tom Cruise eyes 'Days of Thunder' sequel: Report

Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise is reportedly in early talks with Paramount Pictures for a sequel to his 1990 NASCAR drama, Days of Thunder, per The Hollywood Reporter.

13 Oct 2024

Al Pacino

Al Pacino almost didn't play Michael Corleone in 'The Godfather'

In his newly released memoir, Sonny Boy, Hollywood legend Al Pacino has revealed that he was almost replaced in Francis Ford Coppola's iconic mafia drama The Godfather (1972).

12 Oct 2024

Star Trek

'Star Trek: Lower Decks': What's in store for final season

Star Trek: Lower Decks, the one-of-a-kind animated series in the Star Trek franchise, will conclude with its fifth season.

21 Sep 2024

Russell Crowe

Even before 'Gladiator 2' release, Ridley Scott plans 'Gladiator 3'!

As fans eagerly await the release of Gladiator II, director Ridley Scott has already hinted at a possible third installment.

27 Aug 2024

Jim Carrey

'Sonic Hedgehog 3' trailer: Sonic-Robotnik unite against Keanu Reeves's Shadow

The first trailer for Sonic the Hedgehog 3 was released by Paramount Pictures on Tuesday, following its initial reveal at CinemaCon in April.

27 Aug 2024

Business

Seagram's heir Edgar Bronfman Jr. withdraws from Paramount acquisition race

Media mogul and Seagram's gin heir Edgar Bronfman Jr. has withdrawn his bid to acquire Paramount Global.

25 Aug 2024

Amazon

Edgar Bronfman Jr. eyes partnership with tech giants for Paramount

Edgar Bronfman Jr., a seasoned media executive, is considering a strategic partnership with tech giants like Amazon or Apple to bolster Paramount Global's streaming TV business, according to Bloomberg.

09 Aug 2024

Layoff News

Paramount to lay off 15% of its US workforce

Paramount Global, a leading entertainment conglomerate, has announced plans to reduce its US workforce by approximately 15%.

20 Jul 2024

Xbox

Paramount+ cancels 'Halo' after Season 2; will S03 come

Earlier this week, Paramount+, the popular streaming service, announced the cancellation of the Halo TV series after its second season.

08 Jul 2024

Mission: Impossible

Skydance's $8B acquisition of Paramount: What major shifts are coming

Skydance Media, led by multi-billionaire heir David Ellison, has announced an $8B takeover of one of Hollywood's oldest companies, Paramount Global.

16 Jun 2024

A Quiet Place

Is Hollywood listening? Lupita Nyong'o eager to star in rom-coms

Oscar-winning actor Lupita Nyong'o has publicly expressed her desire to star in a romantic comedy.

06 Jun 2024

MTV

'Beavis and Butt-Head' revival secures third season on Comedy Central

The revived series of Beavis and Butt-Head has been greenlit for a third season, set to air on Comedy Central.

31 May 2024

Avengers: Endgame

Chris Hemsworth in negotiations for 'Transformers/G.I. Joe' crossover movie: Report

Australian actor Chris Hemsworth is in talks to star in Paramount Pictures's upcoming Transformers/G.I. Joe crossover movie, as per Deadline.

30 Apr 2024

Viacom

Paramount Global CEO Bob Bakish steps down amid acquisition talks

In a significant development, Paramount Global has announced that its CEO, Bob Bakish, is stepping down.

16 Feb 2024

Ridley Scott

Ridley Scott in talks to direct biopic on Bee Gees

One of Hollywood's most sought-after filmmakers, Ridley Scott (Napoleon, Gladiator) is reportedly in talks to helm a biopic on the English-Australian music group Bee Gees.

06 Feb 2024

Hollywood

Best IMDb-rated Paramount Pictures movies of all time

A cinematic powerhouse with a history dating back over a century, Paramount Pictures—one of the major film studios in Hollywood—has been at the forefront of shaping the entertainment landscape.

12 Jan 2024

Hollywood

'Top Gun 3': Tom Cruise starrer is in pre-production stage

Paramount is reportedly moving forward with Top Gun 3, as Top Gun: Maverick co-writer Ehren Kruger is said to be working on a script.

21 Dec 2023

Warner Bros

Warner Brothers Discovery and Paramount are in merger talks

Shares of Warner Brothers Discovery took a 5% hit amid rumors of potential merger talks with Paramount Global.

08 Nov 2023

Ridley Scott

Ridley Scott editing 'Gladiator 2' material as Hollywood strike continues

Ridley Scott has been working on the 90 minutes of footage he managed to capture for Gladiator 2 before the Hollywood strikes halted production.

16 Sep 2023

Hollywood

'Paranormal Activity' reimagined for live-stage: Revisiting horror franchise's best parts

The iconic horror movie franchise Paranormal Activity is reportedly set to make its spine-tingling debut as a play on stage.

27 Jun 2023

OTT releases

Paramount+ removes content including 'Inside Amy Schumer,' 'Fantasy Football'

Ever since the advent of OTT, viewers across the spectrum have been dependent on these platforms for their daily dose of content. Paramount+ is one of the most famous OTT platforms, especially in the US.

20 Jun 2023

Tom Cruise

'Mission: Impossible 7' premieres in July; Cast, plot, makers

With death-defying stunts, Tom Cruise's next outing as Ethan Hunt is well on the way!

02 May 2023

Hollywood

Pedro Pascal is set to star in 'Gladiator' sequel: Report

Pedro Pascal is one of the most adept actors in Hollywood and he showed his mettle in the recently released season of HBO's The Last of Us.

31 Mar 2023

OTT releases

'Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves' OTT details out

Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves was finally released in theaters. Fans were eagerly waiting for this fantasy heist action comedy film.

07 Mar 2023

Hollywood

Is 'Scream 7' happening? 'Scream 6' directors reveal this

The Scream franchise has been one of the trademark franchises in the horror genre. Ever since 1996, the films have been a treat for fans.

10 Feb 2023

Box Office

James Cameron's 'Titanic' returns to theaters to celebrate 25th anniversary

Our "hearts will go on" this Valentine's Day as director James Cameron's film Titanic's remastered version hit the theaters on Friday.

21 Aug 2022

Hollywood

Box office: Now, 'Top Gun: Maverick' overtakes 'Avengers: Infinity War'!

Top Gun: Maverick continues to wreak havoc at the box office!

22 Jul 2022

Hollywood

'Top Gun: Maverick' overtakes 'The Avengers' lifetime box office haul!

Top Gun: Maverick has surpassed the box office record set by Marvel's The Avengers (2012).

07 Jun 2022

California

Why was Paramount Pictures sued over 'Top Gun: Maverick'?

Top Gun: Maverick's phenomenally successful journey at the worldwide box office has hit a sudden speedbump.

04 Jun 2022

Tom Cruise

'Top Gun: Maverick' to become Cruise's highest grosser in US

Top Gun: Maverick, which premiered on May 27, continues to soar to new heights.

18 May 2021

Henry Golding

'Snake Eyes' trailer shows how every warrior has a beginning

Paramount Pictures has finally dropped the first teaser trailer for Snake Eyes.

05 Mar 2021

Upcoming Movies

'A Quiet Place Part II' gets a new release date

Paramount Pictures has decided to release one of the highly-anticipated movies of this year, A Quiet Place Part II, earlier than scheduled.

17 Feb 2021

Hollywood

Geek out! Seventh 'Paranormal Activity' film is happening

Grab your quilts to take cover because Paranormal Activity is returning, people!

16 Feb 2021

Tom Cruise

Tom Cruise to promote 'Top Gun: Maverick' soon after 'MI7'?

The Mission: Impossible 7 crew is about to get a break, thankfully.

30 Dec 2020

Hollywood

Unusual pairing! Channing Tatum may be cast opposite Sandra Bullock

Dancer-actor Channing Tatum is reportedly in final negotiatory talks to pair opposite Sandra Bullock for Paramount Pictures' latest project titled The Lost City of D.

23 Nov 2020

Amazon

'Coming 2 America' lands Amazon Prime Video release in 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has taught Hollywood that comedy is enjoyed the best at the comforts of home.

08 Nov 2020

Robbie Keane

Animation industry remains unfazed despite COVID-19 pandemic, projects on track

The COVID-19 pandemic, the ensuing lockdown, and strict social distancing rules have also hit the movie industry hard, among others.

13 Oct 2020

X

Gal Gadot's new role as Cleopatra faces racial debate

Gal Gadot is riding high, playing roles of majestic women across both fiction and history.

01 Sep 2020

Monica Geller

'Scream 5' in making; Cox and Arquette to reprise roles

Prepare to Scream again as the cult meta-horror franchise will be back to the theaters in 2022.

20 Aug 2020

Hollywood

Kevin Hart, Will Smith to remake 'Planes, Trains & Automobiles'

Two of Hollywood's favorite faces are teaming up for a remake of a 1987 comedy.

15 Jun 2020

Israel

For breaking quarantine rules, Israel deports US billionaire's son

The son of United States' media magnate Shari Redstone was deported from Israel for violating the quarantine rules of the country, imposed to minimize coronavirus' transmission.

29 Jul 2019

Aamir Khan

Did Kubra Sait accidentally reveal Aamir's 'Lal Singh Chaddha' look?

Aamir Khan, who will next be seen in Lal Singh Chaddha essaying the role of a Sikh, seems to have started his preparations.

02 Feb 2019

Hollywood

Find out 'Mission Impossible' movies' release dates in 2021, 2022

Mission Impossible is one of the most successful Hollywood franchises.

15 Jan 2019

Tom Cruise

Two new 'Mission Impossible' movies confirmed for 2021 and 2022

Looks like it is "Missions: Accepted" at Paramount Pictures as two new movies for the popular action franchise Mission Impossible have been confirmed.

06 Jan 2019

Christopher Nolan

'Aquaman' becomes DC's biggest movie ever, overseas

James Wan-directed film Aquaman starring notable actors like Jason Momoa, Amber Heard, Patrick Wilson has been a resounding success and has made a huge splash at the box office.

26 Sep 2018

San Francisco

'Bumblebee' trailer combines high action with 80s nostalgia

Paramount Pictures released the trailer of 'Bumblebee' on September 25. The film is a spin-off of the popular 'Transformers' franchise, that has recently fallen on hard times.