Fox Movietone was a film production company that specialized in sound films, or "talkies," during the early 20th century. Founded in the 1920s, it was a division of 20th Century Fox and played a significant role in the transition from silent films to movies with synchronized sound. The company is best known for its newsreels, which featured current events, entertainment, and sports, providing audiences with a new way to experience the world. Fox Movietone helped popularize the use of sound in cinema, influencing the film industry and shaping modern filmmaking techniques.