Hollywood Pictures

Hollywood Pictures Company

Division of The Walt Disney Studios that produces fare which is of more adult interest than the usual Disney film. It began operations on February 1, 1989; its first release was Arachnophobia in 1990. The division was originally headed by Ricardo Mestres, and he was succeeded by Michael Lynton. In 1996, Hollywood Pictures’ role as a producing entity ended, but its label was still used for the distribution of films. David Vogel became president in 1997.

Founded: February 1, 1989; 36 years ago

Founders: Michael Eisner and Jeffrey Katzenberg

Location: 500 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA 91521

Defunct: April 27, 2007; 17 years ago

Parent: The Walt Disney Studios

Highest-grossing films in North America

1. The Sixth Sense (1999)
2. The Rock (1996)
3. Crimson Tide (1995)
4. The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (1992)
5. Dangerous Minds (1995)
6. Mr. Holland’s Opus (1995)
7. While You Were Sleeping (1995)

Motion Pictures (My List)

1990s

1990: Arachnophobia

1990: Taking Care of Business

1992: Medicine Man

1992: Straight Talk

1992: Encino Man

1992: Consenting Adults

1992: The Distinguished Gentleman

1993: Super Mario Bros.

1993: Guilty as Sin

1993: Son-in-Law

1993: The Joy Luck Club

1993: Tombstone

1994: The Air Up There

1994: In the Army Now

1994: Color of Night

1994: Quiz Show

1994: A Low Down Dirty Shame

1995: Houseguest

1995: Judge Dredd

1995: Dead Presidents

1995: Powder

1996: Spy Hard

1996: Eddie

1996: Jack

1996: Evita

1997: Grosse Pointe Blank

1997: Gone Fishin’

1997: G.I. Jane

2000s

2001: Just Visiting

2006: Stay Alive

2007: Primeval

2007: The Invisible

Copyright Stamps

• Hollywood Pictures Company (1990–2007)
• Buena Vista Pictures Distribution, Inc.
• Cinergi Pictures Entertainment, Inc. (USA; 1992–98)
• Cinergi Productions N.V. (International; 1992–98)
• Don Simpson Productions, Inc. (1995–96)
• Jerry Bruckheimer, Inc. (1995–96)
• Spyglass Entertainment Group, LP (1999–2007)