Paramount talks to rivals on combining DVD ops

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Viacom's Paramount Studios is considering combining its DVD manufacturing and distribution operations with those of a rival studio to cut costs. The goal would be to cut costs by combining some back office operations, including production and distribution, in sort of joint venture. Hollywood studios are cutting expenses to cope with the global economic crisis, stagnant video sales and up-and-coming technology that is steering consumers away from traditional home entertainment formats.


Paramount talks to rivals on combining DVD ops