The series "100 YEARS OF WARNER BROS." debut
article by Ivan Yotov
100 YEARS OF WARNER BROS. Narrated by Morgan Freeman, the special films include over 60 interviews with famous actors, company executives, and legendary directors.
The series is directed by Oscar-nominated Leslie Ayvurks and is an official selection of Cannes Classics, premiering at the Cannes Film Festival on May 24, 2023.
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The special series "100 YEARS OF WARNER BROS." comprises four documentary Max Original films, narrated by Morgan Freeman and directed by Oscar and Emmy-nominated director Leslie Ayvurks ("The Story of Imagination," "Recycled Life"), and it will debut with two episodes each on May 26 and June 2 on the streaming platform HBO Max.
The premiere of the first two parts will take place on May 24 at the Cannes Film Festival as part of the official selection of Cannes Classics for 2023.
Exploring Warner Bros.'s influence on art, business, and culture, 100 YEARS OF WARNER BROS. tells the unprecedented story of the legendary entertainment studio on the occasion of its first century. The four special films, featuring insights and first-hand accounts from directors, actors, studio executives, journalists, and historians, trace the development of Warner Bros. The series takes us from the studio's founding in the early 1920s by four immigrant brothers, through decades of creative risks and impactful storytelling, to the historic mergers in 2000 that transformed the company into a global entertainment force.
With Morgan Freeman as the narrator and numerous video materials from iconic films and hit television series, 100 YEARS OF WARNER BROS. offers a captivating behind-the-scenes look at the stories that have left an emotional impact on audiences worldwide for generations.
1. 100 YEARS OF WARNER BROS.: DREAMS MADE OF THIS
Four brothers set out to build a film studio from scratch, simultaneously making a giant leap from silent to "talkie" films. When Warner confronts Nazism during World War II, their personal ambitions lead to family betrayal.
2. 100 YEARS OF WARNER BROS.: CLINT, KUBRICK, AND KRYPTONITE
After a historic sale, Warner Bros. navigates the upheavals of the 1960s and '70s. Under the leadership of a new CEO-strategist, the company enters an era of unmatched storytelling with innovative projects.
3. 100 YEARS OF WARNER BROS.: HEROES, VILLAINS, AND FRIENDS
In the 1980s, the new generation of executives helps Warner Bros. establish itself as a pioneer in the era of Hollywood blockbusters. After a historic merger, the company becomes one of the biggest entertainment giants in the world.
4. 100 YEARS OF WARNER BROS.: MAGIC MADE REAL AND THE BIG BANG
As the millennium brings a new era of business partnerships, accompanied by mergers, Warner Bros. continues to uphold authentic content and messages while embracing the latest technologies of the digital age.
The four special documentary films include over 60 interviews with legendary directors, actors, and journalists, including: Kim Basinger, Candice Bergen, Linda Blair, Orlando Bloom, Quentin Tarantino, LeVar Burton, Tim Burton, Lynda Carter, John M. Chu, George Clooney, Chris Columbus, Kevin Costner, Alfonso Cuarón, Ellen DeGeneres, Robert De Niro, Ernest Dickerson, Clint Eastwood, Tobey Maguire, Morgan Freeman, William Friedkin, Gal Gadot, Andy Garcia, Tony Gilroy, Ron Howard, Keye Luke, Patty Jenkins, Harvey Keitel, Chuck Lorre, Baz Luhrmann, Leonard Maltin, Ben Mankiewicz, Matthew Modine, Gregory Nava, Christopher Nolan, Edward James Olmos, Greg Berlanti, Jesse Palmer, Todd Phillips, Daniel Radcliffe, Keanu Reeves, Charles Roven, Martin Scorsese, Jacqueline Stewart, Oliver Stone, Emma Thomas, Cas Warner, John Wells, Oprah Winfrey, and Constance Wu, among others.
100 YEARS OF WARNER BROS. is produced by Warner Bros. Unscripted Television, Warner Horizon, and Iwerks & Co. Executive producers of the four special documentary films are Leslie Ayvurks, Mike Darnell, Brooke Karzen, Dan Saks, and Bridget Terrio. Rebecca Ratliff Cameron, Richard Burgio, and Stacy Thomas-Muir are co-executive producers.
For a full list of all the studio's titles, you can visit WB100.com.
Parts 1 and 2 will be available to watch on May 25, and parts 3 and 4 on June 1 on www.hbomax.com
