2023-05-25 19:34:00
One Hundred Years of Warner Bros.: Four documentary specials will be released on HBO Max to celebrate the centennial of Warner Bros. The documentaries are narrated by Morgan Freeman and directed by Leslie Iwerks, an Oscar- and Emmy-nominated filmmaker known for his work on “The Imagineering Story” and “Recycled Life.”
The first two specials will be released on May 25thalso shown at the Cannes Film Festival, in the 2023 Official Selection of Cannes Classics. The third and fourth specials will be made available on the platform on June 1.
The documentaries explore the impact of Warner Bros. in art, commerce and culture, telling the unique story of the legendary entertainment studio on its 100th anniversary, after all, 100 years isn’t for everyone, eh? Through testimonials from directors, actors, executives, journalists and historians, the four specials trace the origins of Warner Bros. from its founding in the 1920s by four immigrant brothers, through decades of creative ventures and impactful histories, to the historic mergers of the 2000s that transformed the company into a global entertainment powerhouse.
With the voice of Morgan Freeman and excerpts from iconic films and hit TV series, the documentaries provide a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the defining stories that have thrilled audiences around the world for generations.
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See more about each of the documentaries
1. 100 Years of Warner Bros.: What Dreams Are Made Of
Four brothers embark on the journey of building a movie studio from scratch, facing the transition from silent to “talkies”. As the Warner brothers face Nazism during World War II, personal ambitions lead to family betrayals.
2. 100 Years of Warner Bros.: Clint, Kubrick & Kryptonite
After a historic sale, Warner Bros. faces turmoil in the 1960s and 1970s. Under the command of a new strategist CEO, the company enters an era of unique stories and innovative projects.
3. 100 Years of Warner Bros.: Heroes, Villains & Friends
In the 1980s, a new generation helps consolidate Warner Bros. as a leader in the era of Hollywood blockbusters. After a historic merger, the company becomes one of the greatest powers in world entertainment.
4. 100 Years of Warner Bros.: Wizarding Worlds & Big Bang
As the new millennium ushers in a new era of merger-marked business partnerships, Warner Bros. continues to value authentic voices while leveraging the latest technologies of the digital age.
The four documentaries feature more than 60 interviews com cineastas, atores e executivos lendários, incluindo Kim Basinger, Candice Bergen, Linda Blair, Orlando Bloom, Quinta Brunson, LeVar Burton, Tim Burton, Lynda Carter, Jon M. Chu, George Clooney, Chris Columbus, Kevin Costner, Alfonso Cuarón, Ellen DeGeneres, Robert De Niro, Ernest Dickerson, Clint Eastwood, Toby Emmerich, Morgan Freeman, William Friedkin, Gal Gadot, Andy Garcia, Tony Gilroy, Ron Howard, Ke Huy Quan, Patty Jenkins, Harvey Keitel, Linda Lavin, Chuck Lorre, Baz Luhrmann, Leonard Maltin, Ben Mankiewicz, Matthew Modine, Gregory Nava, Christopher Nolan, Edward James Olmos, Gregory Orr, Jesse Palmer, Todd Phillips, Daniel Radcliffe, Keanu Reeves, Charles Roven, Martin Scorsese, Jacqueline Stewart, Oliver Stone, Emma Thomas, Cass Warner, John Wells, Oprah Winfrey, Constance Wu, entre outros.
Warner Bros.’s 100 Years Production. is in charge of Warner Bros. Unscripted Television, Warner Horizon and Iwerks & Co. Leslie Iwerks, Mike Darnell, Brooke Karzen, Dan Sacks and Bridgette Theriault serve as executive producers, while Rebecca Ratliff Cameron, Richard Burgio and Stacey Thomas-Muir serve as co-executive producers.
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