Why are there 3 or 4 studios/production companies listed at the beginning of movies? After a major studio there will be several others (ABC Films, XYZ Pictures). Do the major studies need “help” making movies?

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Why are there 3 or 4 studios/production companies listed at the beginning of movies? After a major studio there will be several others (ABC Films, XYZ Pictures). Do the major studies need “help” making movies?

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Almost every major actor has their own production company. There are many reasons for this, everything from paying fewer taxes to getting a bigger salary. Big studios don’t need ‘help’ getting a production made, but they do need to keep the big stars happy.