Anya Taylor-Joy learned English after moving to the U.K. from Argentina as a child by reading the Harry Potter books with her uncle.
03.02.2020 - 23:01 / variety.com
Warner Bros. Television Group president and chief content officer Peter Roth has inked a contract extension with the company that will make him chairman of the unit, a newly created position.
In this role, Roth will continue to lead the group’s TV production, including U.S. production of scripted, unscripted and alternative series for broadcast, cable and streaming. He will continue to work closely with Warner Bros. Worldwide TV Distribution president Jeffrey R. Schlesinger. Roth has served in
Anya Taylor-Joy learned English after moving to the U.K. from Argentina as a child by reading the Harry Potter books with her uncle.
Anya Taylor-Joy learned English after moving to the U.K. from Argentina as a child by reading the Harry Potter books with her uncle.
By Denise Petski
Family entertainment specialist CAKE has signed a worldwide deal for an animated series based on streaming sensation “Lucas the Spider.” Partnering with Warner Bros. subsidiaries Cartoon Network and Boomerang, CAKE will handle international distribution for the show, which has a planned season order of 78 seven-minute instalments.
Warner Bros. may be planning to open a theme park dedicated to Harry Potter in Tokyo.
Warner Bros. Pictures and HBO Max have formed a new film production label that will focus on releasing eight to 10 midbudget movies per year via the company's new streaming service, which is set to launch in May in the U.S.The creation of Warner Max is designed to encourage collaboration and the sharing of resources across two titan divisions, it was was announced Wednesday by Warner Bros.
Warner Bros. Pictures and HBO Max formed a new film label, titled Warner Max, that will generate eight to 10 mid-budget films per year for WarnerMedia’s new streaming service.
By Anthony D'Alessandro
By Denise Petski
Wellesley Wild, known for his work as a writer and producer on “Family Guy,” has inked an exclusive, multi-year overall deal with Warner Bros. Animation.
A gritty coming-of-age drama, Charm City Kings introduces viewers to a dirt bike scene where Baltimore’s young people have honed a sports-like showmanship and sense of community over the last 50 years. Directed by Angel Manuel Soto with a script from Sherman Payne and a story penned by Barry Jenkins, Chris Boyd and Kirk Sullivan, the film is based on the documentary 12 O’Clock Boys from director Lotfy Nathan.
“Charm City Kings,” directed by Angel Manuel Soto and written by Sherman Payne, is an earnest coming-of-age story about a Baltimore 14-year-old named Mouse (Jahi Di’Allo Winston) torn between joining the Midnight Clique, an extreme dirt bike crime gang in stormtrooper-esque shiny white breastplates, or becoming a veterinarian.
By Jake Kanter
Scandinavian major NENT Group has commissioned romantic drama “Harmonica” from Warner Bros. International Television Production Sweden.
By Nancy Tartaglione
Warner Bros.’ Hamburg-based German division, Warner Bros. Entertainment GmbH, has agreed for the first time to financial contributions of €1 million ($1.1 million) annually for regional funder Filmförderung Hamburg Schleswig-Holstein (FFHSH).
By Jake Kanter
Guadalajara rock music festival Corona Capital has announced its 2020 lineup with The Strokes and Kings of Leon as headliners.The festival will mark its 11th year with additional performances from Foals, Blondie, The Hives, Of Monsters and Men and Rüfüs Du Sol.