Tag: Paramount Pictures

Entertainmentfilm-tvOct 17, 2026

Box Office: ‘Street Fighter’ Debuts at No. 1 With $13 Million

Paramount Pictures' "Street Fighter" has claimed the top spot at the domestic box office, pulling in a strong $13 million on its opening Friday from 3,575 North American theaters. The action film, directed by Kitao Sakurai and starring Noah Centineo and Andrew Koji, is projected to reach a $31 million weekend haul. Meanwhile, A24's Elizabeth Holmes documentary "You Can See Everything" secured the second-place position with $5.54 million on Friday. Co-created by Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim, the documentary is exceeding expectations and is on track for a roughly $12.45 million opening weekend.

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Entertainmentfilm-tvOct 8, 2026

Paramount is making a Cyberpunk 2077 film adaptation

CD Projekt Red's hit sci-fi role-playing video game Cyberpunk 2077 is being adapted into a live-action film. Paramount Pictures has picked up the project to bring the futuristic, neon-lit world of Night City to the big screen. While details remain sparse, industry reports indicate that Lorenzo di Bonaventura, known for producing the Transformers franchise, is attached to produce the movie. A premiere date has not yet been announced.

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Entertainmentfilm-tvOct 7, 2026

Frank Mancuso Sr., Former Chief of Paramount and MGM/UA, Dies at 93

Frank Mancuso Sr., a legendary Hollywood distribution executive who led both Paramount Pictures and MGM/UA, has passed away at the age of 93. Known in the industry as 'Gentleman Frank,' he died on October 1 at his Los Angeles home from complications of cancer. Mancuso built an extraordinary career by starting at the bottom and working his way up through decades of dedication. He eventually became chairman and CEO of Paramount before taking the helm of MGM/UA, where he successfully engineered its sale in 1996.

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Entertainmentfilm-tvOct 6, 2026

Steven Spielberg to Oversee Transformers Franchise for Eighth Movie

Legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg is taking a more active role in the Transformers franchise as Paramount Pictures moves forward with its eighth installment. While he has served as an executive producer on previous films, he will now oversee all creative aspects of the live-action series. Working alongside producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Spielberg aims to guide the future of the long-running IP. This development comes as the studio looks to revitalize the brand following recent industry shifts and corporate restructuring.

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