Triumph Films
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Triumph Films (aka: Triumph Releasing Corporation) is a division of Sony Pictures Entertainment geared towards theatre and direct-to-video film production and distribution.
It was originally founded in 1982 as a joint venture between Columbia Pictures and the French company Gaumont to distribute foreign films in the US. In 1989, Triumph adopted its art-house sister company, Epic Productions Inc. (Not to be confused with Epic Records).
Notable films include: To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday, The Ambulance, Brainscan, The Golden Laws, Steamboy and SuperBabies: Baby Geniuses 2.
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Acquisitions: Columbia Records • Columbia Pictures • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (20%) • Aiwa
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