20th Century Studios
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20th Century Studios is a Delaware corporation[1] founded on May 31, 1935 by Joseph M. Schenck, Darryl F. Zanuck, and William Fox. Headquartered at Fox Plaza, the organization operates within the film industry. In addition to its film work, it produces software[2]. The company had 2.3k employees in 2018[3].
20th Century Studios
Summary
20th Century Studios is a film studio[1]. It ranks in the top 0.48% of film_studio entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,408 views/month, #1 of 208).[2]
Key Facts
- 20th Century Studios received the Academy Honorary Award[3].
- 20th Century Studios is in the country of United States[4].
- 20th Century Studios's instance of is recorded as film studio[5].
- 20th Century Studios's instance of is recorded as film production company[6].
- 20th Century Studios's instance of is recorded as television production company[7].
- 20th Century Studios's instance of is recorded as production company[8].
- 20th Century Studios's founder is recorded as Joseph M. Schenck[9].
- 20th Century Studios's founder is recorded as Darryl F. Zanuck[10].
- 20th Century Studios's founder is recorded as William Fox[11].
- 20th Century Studios is owned by The Walt Disney Company[12].
- 20th Century Studios followed Fox Atomic[13].
- 20th Century Studios followed Fox Film Corporation[14].
- 20th Century Studios's headquarters location is recorded as Walt Disney Studios[15].
- 20th Century Studios's chief executive officer is recorded as Stacey Snider[16].
- 20th Century Studios's has organizational division is recorded as 20th Digital Studio[17].
- 20th Century Studios's has organizational division is recorded as Fox Music[18].
- 20th Century Studios's has organizational division is recorded as Searchlight Pictures[19].
- 20th Century Studios's child organization or unit is recorded as Netherlands FOX Film Corporation[20].
- 20th Century Studios's Commons category is recorded as 20th Century Studios[21].
- 20th Century Studios's industry is recorded as film industry[22].
- May 31, 1935 marks the founding of 20th Century Studios[23].
- 1985 marks the founding of 20th Century Studios[24].
- 20th Century Studios's coordinate location is recorded as {'lat': 34.0516001095819, 'lon': -118.40999497864053}[25].
- 20th Century Studios's location of formation is recorded as Century City[26].
- 20th Century Studios's parent organization or unit is recorded as Walt Disney Studios[27].
Product Details
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Type: Holding[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1935-05-31[30]
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MusicBrainz ID: 8879aba9-67fd-4598-ae00-e5d2a7da3c87[31]
Body
Founding
Founders include Joseph M. Schenck[9], Darryl F. Zanuck[10], and William Fox[11]. Recorded inception include May 31, 1935[23] and 1985[24]. 20th Century Studios's location of formation is recorded as Century City[26].
Identity
Predecessors include Fox Atomic[13] and Fox Film Corporation[14].
Leadership
20th Century Studios's chief executive officer is recorded as Stacey Snider[16].
Operations
20th Century Studios's headquarters location is recorded as Walt Disney Studios[15]. Its parent organization or unit is recorded as Walt Disney Studios[27]. Its child organization or unit is recorded as Netherlands FOX Film Corporation[20].
Industry
20th Century Studios's industry is recorded as film industry[22].
Ownership
20th Century Studios is owned by The Walt Disney Company[12]. Its product or material produced is recorded as software[32].
Recognition
20th Century Studios received the Academy Honorary Award[3].
Brands and Namesakes
Things named for 20th Century Studios include Century City[33], a neighborhood[34], in United States[35], founded in 1960[36].
Why It Matters
20th Century Studios ranks in the top 0.48% of film_studio entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,408 views/month, #1 of 208).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] It is known by 190 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
Entities named for it include Century City[33], a neighborhood[34], in United States[35], founded in 1960[36].
FAQs
What awards did 20th Century Studios receive?
Honors received include Academy Honorary Award[3].