Par starts direct-to-video unit

February 28, 2007 After leaving the helm of the video division in 1998, Feola launched a direct-to-video unit at Universal that has since seen the production of nearly 50 movies, including sequels to theatrical product "The Land Before Time," "American Pie" and "Beethoven." The new Paramount division will develop and produce sequels and prequels to, as well as remakes of, popular titles from the libraries of Paramount Pictures, Paramount Vantage, DreamWorks, MTV Films and Nickelodeon Movies as well as other Viacom brands. "Paramount's library of titles and current and upcoming releases, combined with its access to exceptional brands within the Viacom family, makes for an extremely deep and broad selection of properties from which to develop franchises," Feola said.

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