Touchstone Pictures
A division of The Walt Disney Company devoted to producing films that would be unsuitable for release under the Disney label.Founded by Ron Miller in 1984, its first release was Splash, a huge hit for the studio. The unit became a top source of income for Disney during the 1980s. Its first R-rated film, Ruthless People, came in 1986 and was a smash. The most recent release is The Ladykillers (2004). Touchstone is still an active unit of the company today.