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

Studio Theme Credits

Cel Animation by Lumeni Productions

Music by Danny Elfman

Motion Pictures (My List)

1990s

1990: Arachnophobia

1992: The Hand That Rocks the Cradle

1992: Medicine Man

1992: Encino Man

1992: The Distinguished Gentleman

1993: Son-in-Law

1993: The Joy Luck Club

1993: Tombstone

1994: In the Army Now

1994: Quiz Show

1994: A Low Down Dirty Shame

1995: Houseguest

1995: While You Were Sleeping

1995: Crimson Tide

1995: Judge Dredd

1995: Dangerous Minds

1995: Dead Presidents

1995: Powder

1995: Mr. Holland’s Opus

1996: Spy Hard

1996: Eddie

1996: The Rock

1996: Jack

1996: Evita

1997: Grosse Pointe Blank

1997: G.I. Jane

1999: The Sixth Sense

2000s

2001: Just Visiting

2006: Stay Alive

2007: Primeval

2007: The Invisible

Copyright Stamps

• Hollywood Pictures Company
• 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)