Paramount Pictures

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/paramount-pictures

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the founding date?May 8, 1912
2. What is the industry standing?Sixth-oldest global film studio; second-oldest in the United States
3. Why is Paramount Pictures famous?It is famous because it has made many popular movies that people love, like The Godfather and Titanic, and it has a special mountain logo with stars.
4. How did Paramount Pictures change with technology?In 2014, Paramount became the first big Hollywood studio to show all its movies only on digital platforms, moving away from DVDs and Blu‑ray.

Film Production Company: An organization primarily engaged in the creation and development of motion pictures for commercial distribution.
Digital Distribution: The delivery of media content, such as films, electronically over the internet or other digital networks.
Film Franchise: A series of related films produced by a studio, often sharing characters, settings, or narrative themes.
Subsidiary: A company controlled by a larger parent corporation, often operating as a distinct business unit.