20th Century Studios

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/20th-century-studios

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the date of merger formation?May 31, 1935
2. What is the founding studio status?One of Hollywood's 'Big Five' major studios during its Golden Age
3. What famous movies has 20th Century Studios made?It made the first six Star Wars movies, Titanic, The Sound of Music, the Ice Age series, Avatar, and the Planet of the Apes films.
4. Why did the studio change its name to 20th Century Studios?After Disney bought most of 21st Century Fox in 2019, the studio was renamed in 2020 to show it was part of Disney and not the new Fox Corporation.

Studio System: A method of film production and distribution where major studios controlled all aspects of filmmaking and exhibition.
Vertical Integration: A business strategy where a company controls multiple stages of its production or distribution process.
Rebranding: The process of changing a company's name, logo, or overall image to appeal to a new audience or reflect changes.
Synergistic Opportunities: Benefits gained when different parts of a company work together to achieve a greater result than they could individually.