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Fox Atomic was a short-lived production and distribution label of film studios 20th Century Fox and Fox Searchlight Pictures created in 2006 to generate comedy and genre films. In 2008, following overall disappointing results, Fox Atomic scaled back its production operations and shut down all marketing divisions.
- 2006; 17 years ago
- 20th Century Fox
I look at 20th Century Fox's short-lived label Fox Atomic, which produced horror movies and comedies for teenagers and young adults, and why it did not last ...
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- Mr. Coat
Apr 19, 2009 · In 2006, the Fox Atomic production label was established under the big 20th Century umbrella as a home for comedy and 'genre' films - ie. films specifically aimed at those in their teens...
- Brendon Connelly
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Apr 21, 2009 · What do you make Fox Atomic most likely being shut down by 20th Century Fox? Should they keep the company going so that it can focus on the smaller comedies and horrors or is it best just to have those under the larger Fox name?
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