In the face of the ongoing strikes in Hollywood, Paramount remains positive about a swift resolution and has considered the potential effects on their business operations. Despite the challenges posed by the strikes, Paramount CEO Bob Bakish is confident about their immediate future. He pointed out completed film projects like Killers of the Flower Moon, Bob Marley, and A Quiet Place: Day One. Although the strikes have introduced complications to promotional efforts due to contractual restrictions preventing stars from promoting their work, Paramount is actively working to minimize the strike’s impact on their audience.
In light of the ongoing strikes affecting Hollywood, studios are maintaining a confident stance, largely due to the completed projects they have in their pipeline. On Tuesday, during the second-quarter earnings call for Paramount Global, amidst the ongoing writers and actors strikes in Hollywood, the executives of the CBS parent company discussed the effects of the strikes on their business operations while remaining hopeful for a swift resolution.
A positive note for consumers is that Paramount has a lineup of highly-anticipated projects that have been completed and are ready for release. However, these projects may require adjusted promotional strategies as the contractual limitations within the unions prevent the stars from actively promoting their roles.
Notable films in this lineup include Martin Scorsese’s awards contender Killers of the Flower Moon, John Krasinski’s If, the holiday comedy Dear Santa starring Jack Black, and A Quiet Place: Day One, a prequel set in the early stages of the alien invasion depicted in Krasinski’s 2018 film A Quiet Place.
Paramount CEO Bob Bakish elaborated on the studio’s immediate plans, stating:
“In terms of our film slate, the positive news is that we have a significant number of films that have completed production. These include ‘Killers of the Flower Moon,’ ‘Bob Marley,’ John Krasinski’s ‘If,’ ‘A Quiet Place: Day One,’ and ‘Dear Santa’ with Jack Black. While strikes do bring about some marketing challenges, we’re actively assessing our release strategy to address these. Our inventory of content, however, is well-stocked. Additionally, the CBS alternate schedule, which draws from our strong global multi-platform asset base, is in good shape. Our content situation is favorable. Our primary concern is the duration of the strikes. We’re hopeful for an industry-wide resolution sooner rather than later, as we all look forward to resuming content production. In the short term, our focus is on minimizing the impact on our consumers and other stakeholders.”
Understanding the Strikes and Their Reasons
Since May 2, the Writers Guild of America has been on strike due to the inability to negotiate a new contract with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) before the previous agreement expired on May 1. Subsequently, on July 14, the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) also joined the strike after encountering challenges in reaching a new agreement with the AMPTP. For more information on how the strikes might affect you, you can find details here.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about movie releases
What is the current situation in the film industry amid the ongoing strikes?
Paramount remains optimistic about its film releases despite the ongoing Hollywood strikes. The studio has completed several highly-anticipated projects, including “Killers of the Flower Moon” and “A Quiet Place: Day One.”
How are promotional campaigns affected by the strikes?
Promotional campaigns for completed films might be adjusted due to contractual limitations that prevent stars from promoting their performances.
What projects has Paramount completed?
Paramount has finished projects like “Killers of the Flower Moon,” “Bob Marley,” “If,” “A Quiet Place: Day One,” and “Dear Santa.”
What is Paramount’s CEO stance on the situation?
Paramount CEO Bob Bakish expresses confidence in the studio’s future, emphasizing their strong lineup of completed films and multi-platform assets.
What is the impact of the strikes on consumers?
Paramount is actively working to minimize the impact of the strikes on consumers and other stakeholders, despite the marketing challenges posed by the strikes.
What is the cause of the strikes in Hollywood?
The Writers Guild of America and the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) are on strike due to their inability to secure new contracts with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP).
More about movie releases
- Paramount CEO Bob Bakish
- Killers of the Flower Moon
- A Quiet Place: Day One
- Writers Guild of America Strike
- Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists Strike
6 comments
bob bakish got his optimism on fleek, huh? completed films in the bag, y’all! “a quiet place” prequel? count me in! need my movie fix despite strikes, ya know?
ugh, strikes rainin’ on our parade, but paramount got its mojo. finished projects shinin’, especially “killers of the flower moon” & “a quiet place: day one”!
hey, this’s cool news! paramount’s like, yeah, we got big flicks done despite those strikes. “killers of the flower moon” & “a quiet place: day one” soundin’ awesome!
stars on lockdown, promos hit? not cool beans. but hey, completed flicks like “bob marley” & “a quiet place: day one” sparkin’ some cheer in this gloomy storm.
industry hits rough patch with strikes. paramount’s CEO bob bakish holdin’ fort with those completed gems. eager for “killers of the flower moon” & “if”!
wait, whaaat? strikes messin’ with star power & promos? not kool, man. hope we still catch those completed flicks. gotta see “bob marley” and “dear santa”!