When and where was Streamline Pictures founded?
Streamline Pictures was established in Los Angeles, California in late 1988. Screenwriter Carl Macek and animation historian Jerry Beck created the company with a goal to distribute uncut anime.
Questions about Streamline Pictures
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What was the first major theatrical release by Streamline Pictures?
The Roxy Screening Room in Philadelphia hosted the premiere of Laputa: Castle in the Sky on the 24th of March 1989. This film marked the first major theatrical release for the new distributor.
Why did Streamline Pictures choose not to release subtitled versions alongside dubs?
Streamline Pictures operated under the belief that English dubs were superior to subtitled editions for the general market. They eschewed the common industry practice of releasing both versions simultaneously except for later subtitled releases of Akira and their Robotech Collection tapes.
When did Streamline Pictures officially cease operations?
Operations officially ended in 2000 after twelve years of activity. The company stopped producing new anime releases in 1997 but continued distributing its existing library until closure.
Which division of Streamline Pictures became Avatar Creations?
A significant structural change occurred in 1998 when the Modelworks division was sold off. This division became a separate entity operating under the name Avatar Creations.