Warner Bros. Pictures

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Warner Bros. Pictures
Company typeDivision
IndustryFilm
FoundedApril 4, 1923
FoundersHarry Warner, Albert Warner, Sam Warner, Jack L. Warner
Key people
Toby Emmerich (Chairman)
ParentWarner Bros.


Warner Bros. Pictures is an American film production and distribution company. It is a division of Warner Bros., which is a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Discovery. The studio is one of the "Big Five" major American film studios, alongside Universal Pictures, Paramount Pictures, Columbia Pictures, and Walt Disney Studios.

History[edit | edit source]

Warner Bros. Pictures was founded on April 4, 1923, by brothers Harry Warner, Albert Warner, Sam Warner, and Jack L. Warner. The company established itself in the early years of Hollywood and became known for its innovative approach to filmmaking and its role in the development of sound films.

Early Years[edit | edit source]

In the late 1920s, Warner Bros. Pictures revolutionized the film industry with the release of The Jazz Singer (1927), the first feature-length motion picture with synchronized dialogue. This marked the beginning of the sound era in film.

Golden Age[edit | edit source]

During the Golden Age of Hollywood, Warner Bros. Pictures produced numerous classic films, including Casablanca (1942), The Maltese Falcon (1941), and Rebel Without a Cause (1955). The studio was also known for its Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies animated series.

Modern Era[edit | edit source]

In recent decades, Warner Bros. Pictures has continued to be a major player in the film industry, producing successful franchises such as the Harry Potter series, the DC Extended Universe, and the Matrix series.

Notable Films[edit | edit source]

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Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD