Paramount made a big splash at CineEurope with an exclusive extended look at Ridley Scott’s highly anticipated sequel, Gladiator II. Scott himself introduced the footage, promising that the sequel, arriving nearly 25 years after the original, is “well worth the wait.” The clip also featured stars like Denzel Washington, Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Connie Nielsen, and Joseph Quinn. Paramount is set to release the film globally in November, generating excitement among the audience at the event.
President of International Theatrical Distribution, Mark Viane, once again charmed the crowd at CineEurope with his annual quirky entrance. This time, Viane appeared in gladiator attire in a pre-recorded video as Markimus Vianus and humorously encouraged his team to “distribute hell!” His enthusiastic presentation highlighted Paramount’s strong start to the year with hits like Mean Girls, Bob Marley: One Love, and IF, setting the stage for what he teased as the “biggest Paramount presentation ever” at CineEurope.
Viane showcased two extended 3D scenes from the highly-anticipated September release, Transformers One, with star Chris Hemsworth praising the film as “out of this world.” The audience’s reaction to the footage was overwhelmingly positive, building anticipation for the upcoming movie. Additionally, the prequel A Quiet Place: Day One, directed by Michael Sarnoski and starring Lupita Nyong’o and Joseph Quinn, offered a glimpse into the origins of the popular franchise. Nyong’o promised audiences an edge-of-the-seat experience as the film explores the catastrophic events of the first alien invasion on Earth.
CineEurope attendees were treated to a sneak peek of the first five minutes of the fall release, Smile 2, eliciting audible screams from the audience. The sequel, directed by Parker Finn, delves into new characters within the same universe, building on the success of its predecessor. Paramount also teased the holiday release, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, with an exclusive look at the movie introducing the mysterious character, Shadow. The studio’s lineup also included footage from the dark comedy Savage House starring Richard E Grant and Claire Foy, as well as an animation test of the upcoming Smurfs film.
Paramount’s showcase at CineEurope was a hit, offering a glimpse into the studio’s diverse and exciting upcoming releases. From highly-anticipated sequels to original films, the event generated buzz and excitement among attendees, setting the stage for a successful year ahead for Paramount Pictures.