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Paramount Launches New Genre Label Led by Visionary Duo

9/20/2025

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J.D. Lifshitz and Raphael Margules will head a new genre label at Paramount Pictures starting January 2026.
They will focus on developing high-concept films, leveraging their success with horror films like "Barbarian" and "Weapons."
Paramount co-chairs recognized them as visionaries in the "premium pulp" genre.
BoulderLight can co-finance projects under this agreement.
Upcoming releases include "Vicious" on Paramount+.

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Story summary

J.D. Lifshitz and Raphael Margules will head a new genre label at Paramount Pictures starting January 2026.
They will focus on developing high-concept films, leveraging their success with horror films like "Barbarian" and "Weapons."
Paramount co-chairs recognized them as visionaries in the "premium pulp" genre.
BoulderLight can co-finance projects under this agreement.
Upcoming releases include "Vicious" on Paramount+.