Because Paramount Pictures is my alma mater of sorts (actually we used to wear shirts that said "Paramount University"), I try and keep tabs on what goes on over there. Unfortunately, there's been some bad news this year for them and the other big studios. I can't say I didn't see this coming eventually, but when Disney takes huge write downs two consecutive years, well, are we just starting to see the tip of the implosion?
Paramount to lay off 110 employees across departments
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5 Top-Grossing Paramount Films That Barely Made a Profit
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