1492 Pictures
Introduction
1492 Pictures is an American film production company that was a primary producer for the first three films in the Harry Potter series (film). The company was founded in 1994 by director Chris Columbus and producers Mark Radcliffe and Michael Barnathan (film).
Role in the Harry Potter Film Series
1492 Pictures, in partnership with Heyday Films and Warner Bros., was a production company for the first three cinematic adaptations of the Harry Potter novels. Its involvement was most prominent during the tenure of its founder, Chris Columbus, as director. The films produced by 1492 Pictures are:
Chris Columbus directed the first two films and remained as a producer for the third, after which 1492 Pictures' involvement in the series concluded (film).
Behind the Scenes
The company's name is a playful reference to its founder, director Chris Columbus. The name “1492 Pictures” alludes to the famous 1492 voyage of the historical explorer Christopher Columbus to the Americas (film). The production company's logo appears at the beginning of the first three Harry Potter films. It depicts a silhouette of a person standing in a darkened doorway looking out at a nighttime sky and a crescent moon (film).
