Columbia Pictures turned 100 years old in 2024, and as the year draws to a close, Sony Pictures released a tribute video celebrating the studios’ 100 years of filmmaking.
“On our 100th birthday, we celebrate you. The last century would not have been possible without the hearts and souls of everyone who works at Sony Pictures – take an inside look at what makes Columbia Pictures the studio it is today .”
The video features several directors, actors and other people who work at the studio talking about the studio’s legacy, why they love Columbia films, and sharing some of their favorite films and moments.
Columbia Pictures was founded in 1918 by Harry Cohn, Jack Cohn, and Joe Brandt as Cohn-Brandt-Cohn (CBC) Film Sales Corporation. Initially, the company focused on low-budget productions and short films, earning it the nickname “Corned Beef and Cabbage” in Hollywood.
In 1924, the company was renamed Columbia Pictures Corporation, a move designed to elevate its image and attract a broader audience. Under the leadership of Harry Cohn, Columbia transformed into a major studio during the Golden Age of Hollywood.
The company’s turning point came in 1934 with It happened one nightdirected by Franco Caprawhich became the first film to win all five major Academy Awards. Capra’s collaboration with Columbia helped solidify the studio’s reputation for producing quality films despite its relatively modest resources compared to major studios such as MGM and Paramount.
Throughout the mid-20th century, Columbia Pictures continued to grow, producing iconic films such as Mr. Smith goes to Washington (1939) e From here to eternity (1953).
In the 1950s the studio also expanded into television production, diversifying its portfolio. In the 1980s, Columbia underwent significant changes, including an acquisition by Coca-Cola in 1982, followed by a sale to Sony Corporation in 1989.
Under Sony’s ownership, Columbia became a key player in the blockbuster era, releasing films such as Ghostbusters (1984), Men in black (1997) e Spider-Man (2002). Today, Columbia Pictures remains one of the world’s leading film production and distribution companies, known for its iconic torch logo and its contributions to the history of cinema.
by Joey Paur
Source: Geek Tyrant
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