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Orbis Communications The IndieProd Company. Website. www.carolcofilms.com. Carolco Pictures, Inc. was an American independent film studio that existed from 1976 to 1995, founded by Mario Kassar and Andrew G. Vajna. [ 1 ] Kassar and Vajna ran Carolco together until 1989, when Vajna left to form Cinergi Pictures.
Mar 11, 2014 · Stories of Carolco’s extravagant spending became common during the late 1980s. ... But while Carolco’s most famous hits were loud and over-the-top, it was also responsible for producing some ...
History Early years Rise 1990–1994 Decline and collapse 2015–2017: Resurrection of Carolco brand Carolco's library Filmography 1970s 1980s 1990s Seven Arts Pictures References Further reading Carolco Pictures, Inc. was an American independent film studio that existed from 1976 to 1995, founded by Mario Kassar and Andrew G. Vajna . [1]
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Jun 25, 2007 · The company was founded by two film investors, Mario Kassar and Andrew Vajna, as Anabasis Investments. Their goal was to make their new studio a major independent production company producing A-movie product. One of the first Anabasis/Carolco films was First Blood (1982), followed by the sequel Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985) (released the ...
Mar 24, 2015 · Founded by producers Andrew Vajna and Mario Kassar in the 1970s, Carolco went from indie outsider to a company with the size and clout of a Hollywood major; the studio became famous – and ...
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May 31, 1987 · Carolco has insured Stallone’s life for $37 million and will increase that by an additional $10 million when “Rambo III” starts shooting. The company also has contracted to pay $750,000 a ...
