100 Years of Warner Bros: The Film and Television History of the Renowned Film Studio on HBO Max
Warner Bros, everyone has watched one or more films from this well-known studio. From the popular Harry Potter film series and blockbusters such as Superman and Batmanto old classics such as Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Together with Columbia Pictures, Paramount Pictures, Universal Pictures and Walt Disney, Warner Bros. is one of the largest film studios in America and is therefore part of The Big Five.
Since May this year 100 Years of Warner Bros hatched. This documentary series takes a look at the historical history of the famous Warner Bros. Four episodes of approximately 60 minutes take you through time and you learn more about the influences this studio has had on art and culture. Highly recommended in our opinion!
Contents
The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of
The first installment of the Warner Bros series delves into the past, taking you to the beginnings of the studio in 1920. Here you can see more about how the founders, four brothers with the original last name Wonskolaser, started their own film company together. The brothers dare to go from silent films to films with sound or ‘talkies’. They do so while battling Nazism in World War II and dealing with family betrayal. The story is told by Morgan Freeman, arguably the industry’s best storytellers. A beautiful first episode, which shows how big the dreams of the Warner brothers are.
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Clint, Kubrick & Kryptonite
The second episode focuses on the 60s and 70s. This time was turbulent and so was the Warner Brothers. Here’s how the company thrives and grows after a historic sale and CEO change. Warner Bros. is going to be a storytelling prodigy, with many key projects. Movies like Bonnie and Clyde, Space Oddyssey, The Shining and The Exorcists. They are all laudatory films that are still very popular. As far as we’re concerned, these films are all worth watching if you need more film tips.
Heroes, Villains and Friends
In the third episode you will see how Warner Bros becomes one of the largest film studios ever, thanks to a major collaboration. The 1980s is a good time for the company, which is a pioneer among all major Hollywood productions. A collaboration with Columbia Pictures and eventually with Disney, all the major players come along. In this episode you will learn more about this leading film studio and how they achieved the success they have to this day.
Wizarding World and The Big Bang
The time of beloved blockbusters and film series, in the latest episode of 100 Years of Warner Bros the most recent films are featured. A new era is beginning and thanks to major mergers, a lot is changing for the film world. Yet Warner Bros remains authentic and leading in the productions that are made. A beautiful episode in which the power of this special film studio is emphasized.
The viewing tip for you!
If you like documentaries but don’t feel like a long documentary, this series is perfect for you. Not only do you learn more about the history of the leading Warner Bros Studio, it is also very entertaining to watch. Ideal if you don’t feel like or have the time to binge a new series, but want to watch something with several episodes. On HBO Max, immerse yourself in the stories and experiences of the well-known film studio and various well-known actors, while Morgan Freeman does the talking.
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