: A central pillar of the industry that has evolved into a massive conglomerate managing film, TV, and gaming.
The current entertainment market is dominated by the "Big Five" major studios, which leverage massive distribution infrastructure to reach global audiences. Most of these entities originated during the "Golden Age" of Hollywood (late 1920s to late 1940s).
: Originally the "Famous Players Film Company," it became famous for its sophisticated, European-influenced visual style.