What kind of company is Touchstone Pictures?

Touchstone Pictures is a film distribution company that was founded in 1984 by The Walt Disney Company. The company's name, Touchstone, was chosen based on the definition of the word, which means a test or criterion for determining the quality or genuineness of something.

Since its establishment, Touchstone Pictures has produced and distributed a wide variety of films, ranging from dramas, comedies, and everything in between. The company is known for producing quality films that often tackle important social issues, making them not just entertaining but also thought-provoking.

Some of Touchstone Pictures' most notable films include "Pretty Woman," "Dead Poets Society," "Good Morning, Vietnam," "The Lion King," "Armageddon," "Shakespeare in Love," and "The Help."

Touchstone Pictures has received numerous awards and nominations for its films. Notably, "Dead Poets Society" was nominated for four Academy Awards, and "Shakespeare in Love" won seven Academy Awards including Best Picture.

While under The Walt Disney Company, Touchstone Pictures' distribution was halted in 2018, after the acquisition of 21st Century Fox. However, Touchstone Pictures still remains one of the most acclaimed film production companies in Hollywood's history.