I submitted a change to 'Monsters vs Aliens' where I, in my mind, corrected the studios.  The no votes are saying that the studios are not as listed in the opening credits.  Here are the opening and closing studio credits:





That's it, nothing else.

The existing profile lists the studios as 'DreamWorks Animation SKG' and 'Paramount'.  Since we are allowed to use 'correct names', per the rules, I changed them to 'Paramount Pictures', because release studio comes first, and 'DreamWorks Animation'...the latter being based off of the copyright wich is:


So my question...did I do this right or am I out in left field again?  Should the studios be 'DreamWorks Animation SKG' and 'Paramount' or 'Paramount Pictures' and 'DreamWorks Animation'.

it can be confusing but here is the rule on Studios:

Enter the DVD publishing company which is usually found (dated with the year of the DVD release) on the back of the box. If the DVD Publishing company isn't located on the box or packaging, take the DVD publisher from the disc's credits.

I have seen several times where the box list the studios in a different order than the film credits.  But as per the rules the back of the package takes priority over the actual film.  I dont agree I personally think it should be the other way but those are the rules.

Good luck.

I agree, Paramount first, it is the theatrical release company

We have had discussion before about DreamWorks Animation and DreamWorks.  I do beleive the correct form is DreamWorks Animation.

DreamWorks Animation is credited in text at 2:17.

So yes, Paramount Pictures and DreamWorks Animation as the studios

Darknite:

The Rules State:
"Studios
List the Studios in the following priority.

  * Theatrical Release Studio(s)
    * Production Company(s)
Enter the DVD publishing company which is usually found (dated with the year of the DVD release) on the back of the box. If the DVD Publishing company isn't located on the box or packaging, take the DVD publisher from the disc's credits.

Do not abbreviate Studio names. e.g, use Universal Pictures not just Universal; The Criterion Collection rather than Criterion or Criterion Collection; Walt Disney Pictures not just Disney or Disney DVD. Exception: If the studio name is too long to fit, use standard abbreviation rules.

Omit company suffixes such as LLC, Ltd., Inc.

Omit any locality-specific suffix. e.g. Enter Paramount Home Entertainment, not Paramount Home Entertainment (UK)

There is further information about correct names for studios, and the opportunity to ask questions if unsure, in the Contributions forum."

The data supplied by Martian clearly indicates that Paramount Pictures IS the Theatrical Distributor and as such they have the FIRST slot (priority)

He has it dead right.DreamWorks animation is the lead Production Studio.

Skip

I'd say
1) Paramount Pictures
2) DreamWorks Animation.

Seems the overwhelming majority so far feels you're not going crazy, Martian!     

He's already Mad. What's a little Crazy.