Paramount Inks Major Overall Deal with Renowned Filmmaker James Mangold
Paramount Pictures Signs Groundbreaking Deal with Famed Director James Mangold
Paramount’s New Era with James Mangold
Paramount Pictures has officially announced an exclusive partnership with the acclaimed filmmaker James Mangold. The five-time Oscar nominee will develop, direct, and produce feature film projects for the Skydance-owned studio. This collaboration marks a significant milestone under the leadership of Studio Co-Chairs Josh Greenstein and Dana Goldberg.
High Side: A Project to Watch
The first venture under this new alliance will be “High Side,” a project that Paramount won in a competitive bidding war. The film will see Mangold teaming up once again with actor Timothée Chalamet. Based on an original short story by Jaime Oliveira, who is also penning the screenplay, “High Side” revolves around a former MotoGP racer. The production will include Peter Chernin and David Ready from Chernin Entertainment, along with Mangold’s Turnpike Films.
Paramount’s Strategic Alliances and Projects
Reflecting on their ambitious strategy, Josh Greenstein and Dana Goldberg have been instrumental in brokering high-profile deals for Paramount. Notable agreements include:
- A four-year exclusive contract with the Duffer Brothers.
- A major film deal with Activision for a live-action adaptation of the “Call of Duty” franchise.
- The acquisition of the comedy spec script “Bald Eagles.”
- Partnering with “Weapons” producers JD Lifshitz and Raphel Margules to launch a new genre label.
James Mangold: A Storied Career
Mangold, whose directorial portfolio includes “Heavy,” “Cop Land,” “Girl, Interrupted,” and “Walk the Line,” has received critical acclaim for his work. His notable achievements include Academy Award nominations for “Logan,” “Ford v. Ferrari,” and “A Complete Unknown.” This year, he was also nominated for Best Director. Throughout his career, Mangold has worked with a roster of legendary actors like Robert De Niro, Angelina Jolie, and Harrison Ford.
Mangold expressed his enthusiasm about his partnership with Paramount, stating, “I am thrilled to begin this collaboration with David, Josh, and Dana, and everyone at Paramount. Their passion for big screen films and their embrace of my ideas for future projects is truly inspiring.” Mangold is represented by WME, Entertainment 360, and Sloane, Offer, Weber & Dern.
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