National Amusements

National Amusements, Inc. is a privately owned media and entertainment company based in Dedham, Massachusetts, USA. The company was founded in 1936 as the Northeast Theatre Corporation by Michael Redstone. National Amusements is now owned by Michael Redstone's son, Sumner Redstone, who holds 80% of the company, and Sumner's daughter, Shari Redstone, who owns the remaining 20%. The company operates more than 1,500 movie screens across the United S... more

Date founded:

  • 1936

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Founders

Michael Redstone

Michael Redstone, born Michael Rothstein, was the founder of the Northeast Theater Corporation which has become National Amusements, Inc. National Amusements owns CBS Corporation, Viacom, and Midway Games, MTV Networks, BET, and movie production and distribution Paramount Pictures and DreamWorks...

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National Amusements Headquarters

Norwood Norfolk County

National Amusements Headquarters

Dedham Massachusetts

Previous names:

  • Northeast Theatre Corporation
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