Two New Documentaries Honouring the Studio
to be Screened at Special Global Events
Year-Long Celebration Includes 90 Film DVD Collection and
50 Film Blu-ray™ Collection
Five New “Best of Warner Bros.” 20 Film DVD Box Sets also to be Released throughout the year
SYDNEY, Australia, October 16, 2012 — One of the most respected, diversified and successful motion picture studios in the world, Warner Bros. began when the eponymous brothers — Harry, Albert, Sam, and Jack — incorporated on April 4, 1923. Four years later, the release of The Jazz Singer, the world’s first “talkie,” set a tone of innovation and influence that would forever become synonymous with the Warner Bros. brand. Soon to be 90, Warner Bros. continues to entertain the world with films passionately produced, selectively acquired, carefully preserved and impeccably curated for both the casual and ultimate movie lover to enjoy forever.
As a result of all the films the studio has produced, co-produced (with numerous partners), acquired and distributed, Warner Bros. now boasts the largest film library in the world – 6,800 feature films, with 2,000 films currently available on DVD and Blu-ray™.
Beginning in April, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group (WBHEG) will launch a major Anniversary initiative that will continue through year-end 2013. This includes the release of seven new collections, including two limited anniversary collections –90 films on DVD and 50 films on Blu-ray™.
Stated Jeff Baker, WHV’s Executive Vice President and General Manager, Theatrical Catalogue, “We’re delighted to be celebrating our 90th with the largest, most compelling film collections in home entertainment history. We’ve put a lot of thought and care into the selection of these classics, and I think the results will be something movie fans — from the casual to the dedicated – will embrace.”
The Collections
The Best of Warner Bros. 90 Film DVD Collection*: 90 movies plus two new documentaries (details below) presented in premium packaging.
The Best of Warner Bros. 50 Film Blu-ray™ Collection* includes 50 movies and the two new documentaries and also presented in premium packaging. It will introduce several new-to-Blu-ray film titles, including Grand Hotel and Mrs. Miniver.
The Best of Warner Bros. 20 Film DVD Collections will be released throughout the year in five separate sets. Each features a gem-packed collection of 20 essential movie classics in five major genres.