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1492 Pictures

1492 Pictures is an American film production company founded by Chris Columbus, Mark Radcliffe and Michael Barnathan in 1994.[1] The name is a play on Columbus's more famous namesake, Christopher Columbus, and his 1492 landing in the Americas.[2] The logo consists of a huge and detailed compass with the company name forming on a background, which is an ocean landscape. In addition, the fanfare for 1492 Pictures was composed by Hans Zimmer.

In addition to various Columbus films, 1492 Pictures has produced movies by other directors including Brian Levant (Jingle All the Way), Henry Selick (Monkeybone), Alfonso Cuarón (Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban), Joe Roth (Christmas with the Kranks), Tim Story (the Fantastic Four films), and Shawn Levy (the Night at the Museum series).

History

In 1994, Chris Columbus, who successfully directed the first two Home Alone films, and Mrs. Doubtfire, signed a three-year deal with 20th Century Fox, thus eventually led to the creation of a company called 1492 Pictures. Its first feature was Nine Months.[3] The deal was eventually extended in 1997.[4]

In 2009, it signed a deal with Korean company CJ Entertainment for three years, to produce its feature films.[5]

In February 2011, the company bought the rights to the South Korean comedy film Hello Ghost starring Cha Tae-hyun and is scheduled to remake it.[6]

In August 2011, the production company released an adaptation of Kathryn Stockett's novel The Help.[7][8]

In 2012, it signed a deal with ro*co productions to adapt documentary films into scripted feature films.[9]

In 2018, it signed a deal with Netflix to produce feature films for its streaming service.[10]

In June 2023, it was announced in Deadline Hollywood that Columbus had renamed the company 26th Street Pictures a year or two prior.[11]

Films

Theatrical

1990s

2000s

2010s

2020s

Direct-to-video/streaming

2010s

2020s

References

  1. ^ "NETFLIX INKS FIRST LOOK FEATURE FILM DEAL WITH CHRIS COLUMBUS'S 1492 PICTURES" (Press release). Netflix Media Center. December 5, 2018. Archived from the original on December 5, 2018. Retrieved December 7, 2018.
  2. ^ Jami Philbirck, "IAR EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Chris Columbus talks 'The Help'", Iamrogue.com, August 10, 2011.
  3. ^ "Fox signs deal with Columbus". UPI. Archived from the original on 2020-08-20. Retrieved 2020-05-08.
  4. ^ Petrikin, Chris (1997-04-08). "Fox, ho! Columbus keeps anchor at 20th". Variety. Archived from the original on 2020-08-28. Retrieved 2020-05-08.
  5. ^ Fleming, Michael (2009-11-09). "Columbus sails with CJ". Variety. Archived from the original on 2020-08-28. Retrieved 2020-05-08.
  6. ^ "Is Hollywood Ready for Korean Comedies?". Chosun Ilbo. 4 March 2011. Archived from the original on 4 February 2017. Retrieved 27 July 2012.
  7. ^ Peter Debruge, "The Help," Variety, August 8, 2011.
  8. ^ Gregg Goldstein, "A little 'Help' among friends," Variety, August 6, 2011.
  9. ^ Sneider, Jeff (2012-01-21). "1492, ro*co to partner on pics". Variety. Archived from the original on 2020-08-28. Retrieved 2020-05-08.
  10. ^ Kroll, Justin (2018-12-05). "Netflix Signs First-Look Deal With Chris Columbus' Production Company". Variety. Archived from the original on 2020-02-26. Retrieved 2020-05-08.
  11. ^ Grobar, Matt (June 26, 2023). "Chris Columbus' 26th Street Pictures Options David Michael Slater Novel 'The Vanishing' For Film; Jay Lender Set To Script Adaptation". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on July 17, 2023. Retrieved July 17, 2023. It originally was named 1492 Pictures, with Columbus opting to rechristen it just a year or two ago.
  12. ^ "The Young Messiah Film Set for March 2016 Release". CBN.com (beta). Archived from the original on 2021-10-05. Retrieved 2019-02-09.

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