CIC also entered the home video market by forming CIC Video, which distributed Paramount and Universal titles on video worldwide. In 1973, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer closed down its distribution offices and became a partner in CIC, which took over international distribution for MGM's films however, United Artists took over the US, Canadian and Caribbean distribution for MGM's films that time. It even operated in Canada and the Caribbean until the late 70s, when those territories were considered part of the 'domestic' North American market. In a cost-cutting move, in 1970, as a result of American antitrust laws, and due to declining movie-going audiences, both Paramount and Universal agreed to merge their international operations into a new company, Cinema International Corporation, registered in England and Wales. In 1966, Gulf+Western purchased Paramount. In 1962, MCA purchased Universal Studios. In 1958, MCA purchased the pre-1950 Paramount sound feature film library. Paramount's early history with MCA dates back to the 1950s, when part of its talent pool worked for Paramount Pictures Alfred Hitchcock was among the best known. Overview Cinema International Corporation (1970–1981) In 2002, 2007, and 2021, the 20 countries overseas reorganized their organizations, and Universal Pictures and Paramount Pictures decided to have independent distribution systems. The company formerly distributed DreamWorks Pictures releases internationally as well until 2005. In 2001, MGM left UIP, and signed a distribution deal with 20th Century Fox's overseas arm.

UIP also had international distribution rights to certain Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and United Artists films when MGM was part of the venture and also distributed Disney films in certain territories until 1987.

United International Pictures ( UIP) is a joint venture of Paramount Pictures and Universal Pictures that distributes their films outside the United States and Canada. The current United International Pictures logo used since 2000Ĭinema International Corporation (1970–1981)

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