The Next Film in the “Fantastic Beasts” Series Is In the Works, Being Written by J.K. Rowling

(August 3, 2016 – Burbank, CA) – As anticipation builds for the November 18 release of Warner Bros. Pictures’ adventure “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,” the Studio has announced plans to return to J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World for the...

The Stars Have Been Assembled for "The LEGO Ninjago Movie"

(August 11, 2016 – Burbank, CA) – The main cast has been put together for “The LEGO Ninjago Movie,” a new animated adventure in Warner Bros. Pictures’ LEGO franchise. The film will star Dave Franco, Justin Theroux, Fred Armisen, Abbi Jacobson,...

Gillian Zhao Named Executive Vice President and Managing Director, Warner Bros. China

(August 16, 2016 – Burbank, CA and London, UK) – Chinese entertainment and tech industry veteran Gillian Zhao has been named Executive Vice President and Managing Director, Warner Bros. China, becoming the company’s first-ever country manager for...

Lady Gaga to Star Opposite Bradley Cooper in Reimagining of "A Star Is Born," Marking Cooper's Directorial Debut

(August 16, 2016 – Burbank, CA) – Award-winning music superstar Lady Gaga has been set to star opposite four-time Oscar nominee Bradley Cooper (“American Sniper,” “American Hustle,” “Silver Linings Playbook”) in a remake of the iconic musical drama...

"Lights Out" Lights Up Worldwide Box Office at More Than $100 Million

(August 20, 2016 – Burbank, CA) – “Lights Out,” the acclaimed horror hit teaming first-time feature director David F. Sandberg and producer James Wan, has surpassed the $100 million mark, it was announced today by Veronika Kwan Vandenberg, President...

WBITD Signs Multi-Year Volume Deal with Brazil's Globo for Free Television Rights to Films and Series

(August 29, 2016 – Burbank, CA) – Warner Bros. International Television Distribution has signed a multi-year free television deal with Brazil’s Globo, it was announced today by Jeffrey R. Schlesinger, President, Warner Bros. International Television...

"Me Before You" Crosses $200 Million at the Global Box Office

(September 6, 2016 – Burbank, CA) – New Line Cinema’s and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures’ romantic drama “Me Before You” crossed a major milestone over the weekend, reaching the $200 million mark worldwide and wrapping up a hot summer season at the...

"Storks" Marketing Campaign Takes Flight with Flock of Promotional Partners

(September 9, 2016 – Burbank, CA) – The highly anticipated big-screen animated adventure “Storks,” opening nationwide on September 23, has attracted key promotional partners on a global and national scale, many of whom have supported other big, high...

Off-Network Rights to Chuck Lorre Comedy “Mom” Sold in 92% of the Country for Fall 2017 Syndication Debut

(September 14, 2016 – Burbank, CA) – The off-network rights to “Mom,” the most recent hit comedy from Chuck Lorre to be launched into syndication, have been sold in 92% of the country by Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution for a Fall 2017...