20th Century Studios
20th Century Studios is an American film studio owned by The Walt Disney Company. It produces and distributes films under the 20th Century label.
Twentieth Century Pictures: An American film production company founded in 1933 by Joseph Schenck and Darryl F. Zanuck. It merged with Fox Film Corporation in 1935 to create the studio's predecessor.
Avatar (franchise): A science-fiction media franchise created by James Cameron, centered on the fictional moon Pandora. The studio distributes the films in this franchise.
Film production: The process of developing, financing, shooting, and completing a motion picture. It describes the work behind films the studio produces.
The Sound of Music (film): A 1965 musical film directed by Robert Wise and based on the stage musical of the same name. This major 20th Century-Fox release became one of the era's highest-grossing films.
Warner Bros. Pictures: An American film production and distribution studio owned by Warner Bros. Discovery. It is a major Hollywood competitor with its own long-running franchises and release slate.
Fox Film Corporation: An American film company founded by William Fox in 1915. Its merger with Twentieth Century Pictures established 20th Century-Fox.
Planet of the Apes: A science-fiction franchise about intelligent apes and human civilization, originating in a 1963 novel. The studio has produced and distributed several films in the franchise.
Film distribution: The process of making completed films available to theaters, broadcasters, and digital platforms. The studio distributes films through theatrical and other release channels.
Star Wars (film): A 1977 science-fiction film written and directed by George Lucas. 20th Century-Fox released the film, whose success helped establish blockbuster franchise filmmaking.
Universal Pictures: An American film production and distribution studio owned by NBCUniversal. It competes with 20th Century Studios for audiences, talent, and franchise success.