What is the Touchstone Pictures logo supposed to be?
The Touchstone logo is meant to imply a high standard or quality of film–a hallmark of Disney entertainment–from the very first frame.
Who is the woman for Columbia Pictures?
Jennifer Joseph isn’t a household name, but as the model for the Columbia Pictures logo — the draped lady holding a torch — her likeness is seen by millions of moviegoers every year.
Has Disney ever produced an R rated movie?
Disney has never released R-rated films under the “Disney” brand; all of these films are published by subsidiaries and thus only indirectly Disney-related, and will generally not receive in-depth coverage here beyond pages on the films themselves.
What is the history of Touchstone Pictures?
The origins of Touchstone Pictures can be traced to the 1979 release of The Black Hole, a science fiction film that sparked controversy due to the fact that it was the first Disney film to receive a PG rating (although Disney had already distributed its first PG rated film, Take Down, without the Disney name visible).
What are some of the best Touchstone Pictures movies?
Some well-known Touchstone Pictures releases include Beaches, Splash, The Color of Money, Good Morning, Vietnam, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Dead Poets Society, Pretty Woman, Sister Act, Ed Wood, The Royal Tenenbaums, Sweet Home Alabama, The Help, War Horse, Lincoln, and Bridge of Spies.
Why is Touchstone Pictures called Hyperion Pictures?
One title suggested for the new company was Hyperion Pictures, named after the location of the studio in the 1930s before the move to Burbank. Touchstone’s first release was Splash, a huge hit for the studio. The film included brief nudity on the part of star Daryl Hannah and adult language.
Is Touchstone Pictures owned by Disney?
Touchstone Films was renamed Touchstone Pictures after the film Ruthless People in 1986. With the Touchstone movies, Disney moved to the top of box office receipts beating out all the other major film studios by 1988. In April 1988, Touchstone became a unit of Walt Disney Pictures with newly appointed president Ricardo Mestres.