Paramount Pictures History

Paramount Pictures is a film company in the United States formerly known as Famous Players Film Company (lately known as Famous Players-Lasky Company), originated in 1912. Known for as movies such as The Avengers (with Marvel Studios), Mission Impossible, Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters and Star Trek (1979-1994) Owned by: 1. Gulf Western Industries, Inc. (1953-1989) Communications, Inc. (1989-1994) Viacom (March 1994-2010) Corporation (2006-present) Viacom (2010-present)