Warner Brothers was founded by 4 brothers, Harry, Albert, Sam, and Jack Warner. The three oldest brothers were earning money in 1901 by showing 2 films they had paid $150 for in small mining towns in and around Ohio and Pennsylvania. They opened their first theater in New Castle, Pennsylvania in 1903.
By 1904, the brothers began distributing films and by the end of WWI, they were making their own films. Their own studio was opened in 1918 on Sunset Blvd, Hollywood, California. Initially resisting films with sound, the company lost $333,000 in 1926, which resulted in the company adding sound to their motion pictures.
After the release of The Jazz Singer, the company was flush with money once more. Sam Warner died the night before the opening of the film.
The company began producing cartoons in 1935, with Porky Pig, later following this success with Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and The Flintstones.
Today, the studio is known for it’s wide array of hit films including the Harry Potter series, The Hobbit, and The Dark Knight.
In 2015, the company had annual revenue of $12.99 billion and more than 8,000 employees. Subsidiaries operated by the company include New Line Cinema, Castle Rock Entertainment, and Turner Entertainment.
In April 2023, Clint Eastwood agreed to direct “Juror #2” for Warner Bros.
Company headquarters are located in Burbank, California.
Warner BrothersWarner Brothers was founded by 4 brothers, Harry, Albert, Sam, and Jack Warner. The three oldest brothers were earning money in 1901 by showing 2 films they had paid $150 for in small mining towns in and around Ohio and Pennsylvania. They opened their first theater in New Castle, Pennsylvania in 1903.
By 1904, the brothers began distributing films and by the end of WWI, they were making their own films. Their own studio was opened in 1918 on Sunset Blvd, Hollywood, California. Initially resisting films with sound, the company lost $333,000 in 1926, which resulted in the company adding sound to their motion pictures.
History
After the release of The Jazz Singer, the company was flush with money once more. Sam Warner died the night before the opening of the film.
The company began producing cartoons in 1935, with Porky Pig, later following this success with Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and The Flintstones.
Today, the studio is known for it’s wide array of hit films including the Harry Potter series, The Hobbit, and The Dark Knight.
In 2015, the company had annual revenue of $12.99 billion and more than 8,000 employees. Subsidiaries operated by the company include New Line Cinema, Castle Rock Entertainment, and Turner Entertainment.
In April 2023, Clint Eastwood agreed to direct “Juror #2” for Warner Bros.
Company headquarters are located in Burbank, California.
Pami says
I would like to see Warner Brothers buy this ghost town of Tallman, OR, and turn it into another one of their studios and start making more movies and TV shows in Oregon State.
Melissa says
I will no longer be watching your content, because I can’t support a company that affiliates with people like Amber heard. She is a lying abuser, who chose to ruin someone’s life just for money, game, and greed. I’m astonished that after seeing her ridiculous testimony, poor acting skills, and obvious lies that you would still back her. The only video of Amber I want to see is in one where she apologizes to the world for lying, and to JD for ruining his life. Then she can slither back under the rock she crawled out from under. I can’t believe you’re backing her after seeing her horrible, not even remotely believable, over acted joke she called a testimony. She lied her butt off, and then came back and lied some more to fix the original lies she told the first time. I’m deeply disappointed to see you backing someone who lied about donating millions of dollars to sick and dying children just so she could get attention. If this is the type of person you choose to support, then I will never watch anything you produce, or any of your affiliated companies either. I’m deeply disappointed with WB. This is truly sickening to me because as an abuse survivor it was very clear to me what a liar Amber is, and seeing media and news organizations support her is heartbreaking. Do better Warner brothers! Don’t forget who you rely on to watch your movies/ tv shows. Without an audience your company will cease to exist, and people are finally waking up and realizing that movie studios, and media no longer represent the values of this great country. We are tired of all political and identity politics you’re all playing, especially in Hollywood. It’s time to start remembering who keeps you in business. We are tired of the b.s. content you’re putting out. Do better!
Sand Batten says
AMEN. And I will no longer purchase ANY movie DVD associated with disgusting Warner Brothers. Your company is a gutless POS that has no balls to do the Right thing!!!
Lynn Brunn says
Please explain how Warner Bros. has made the decision to continue their association and support of Abuser, Amber Heard, and meanwhile cancelled all support and contractual association with her proven Victim, Johnny Depp. How do you justify punishing a Victim and rewarding his Abuser?
DISCONTINUE ALL CONTRACTUAL SUPPORT OF AMBER HEARD!
REMOVE AMBER HEARD FROM AQUAMAN 2! OR KILL OFF her CHARACTER WITHIN 10 minutes screen time!
Bobbie says
Under the circumstances that Amber Heard is a husband batterer, emotional abuser, .and has given me too movement a very shady perspective,since she is the abuser.
Johnny Depp got cancelled because of her false accusations yet it has been proven she is a liar and abuser.
She should not be given the privilege to be in any Warner Brothers movies,games or anything,she has caused with her lies and with her abuse all victims that struggle to come forward an even harder time. She should not be rewarded for her lies.
Brandy says
Hello my name is Brandy L Terry. I have shared stock within the company and I would to inquire about it
Rabbi Raphael Kanter says
Dear Madame/Sirs,
Regarding hiring Mel Gibson as director, I wish to protest this. He is an avowed ant-semite and you are helping his career.
I will be beginning a one rabbi crusade that this will be coming to end.
As far as I know hating Jews is still unacceptable and I have read nothing that suggests that Mel Gibson has changed his thoughts on Jews.
Shame on all of you at Warner Brothers. When the Tsunami comes, don’t be surprised.
Rabbi R Kanter
Robert Ray Brown says
Attention Warner Bros. Corporate and Paris Hilton plus Legal Representation. I am aware of some of the legal discrepancies but not all. I require clarification from CEO and Executive Staff. Please respond accordingly. Reference American Airlines Employee 563693 Class 9835 Interview / Recruitment Date September 2, 1998 through Separation Date October 24, 2003. Legal administrative conflict 2004 through 2021. Paris Hilton push for production power assets and resources should be calibrated to meet with her exact needs.
adrienne fitzpatrick says
Some of the staff go around acting like egotistical terrorist with intent to harm peers and other. Actions include sexual assaults, violence , and one women is even involved in trafficking . Adrienne fitzptrick, pretty sure that her name, servera others could confirm positive on that..
Matthew R Jordan says
I’m ready to use my company Falcon4 to help make the movie Ready Player One “Delete”.
Hobert Wilder says
I have sent a few emails to you regarding a problem I’m having to no avail. I see several people post to social media a video of themselves playing a guitar and singing but I can not post a video because of to strict copyright guild lines, even when I post in the video that I own no copyrights to the music in the background. All I wish to do is to share my passion of playing drums with my family and friends. A lot of singers get discoved via social media buy yet a drummer can not. I can only imagine the undiscovered talent out there due to to strict copyright laws. In no means am I implying that I’m one of them, as I said I am simply trying to share my passion of playing drums with my family and friends and I would appreciate a response. My email is chriswilder79@ yahoo.com or my cell number is 423-441-XXXX. Thank you for your time.
Lynn Brunn says
You should be able to use Royalty Free music for that purpose I would think.