20th century studios, inc. (formerly known from 1914 to 1931 as fox film, 1933 to 1935 as 20th century pictures 1935 to 1985 and 1985 to 2020 (and informally) as twentieth century fox film corporation or twentieth century fox or 20th century fox film corporation) is a large american company that makes movies ("motion picture studio"). it is in the century city area of los angeles, california, usa, just west of beverly hills.