Warner Bros. Pictures (1969- )

Overview

Works:	2,008 works in 7,021 publications in 7 languages and 638,953 library holdings
Genres:	Drama Film adaptations Action and adventure films Fantasy films Children's films Thrillers (Motion pictures) Crime films Superhero films Detective and mystery films War films
Roles:	pre, prn, Producer, Distributor, Publisher
Classifications:	PN1997.2, 791.4372

Publication Timeline

Most widely held works about Warner Bros. Pictures (1969- )

You must remember this : the Warner Bros. story by Richard Schickel( Book )
The Warner Bros. story by Clive Hirschhorn( Book )
Hollywood be thy name : the Warner Brothers story by Cass Warner Sperling( Book )
Warner Bros. : Hollywood's ultimate backlot by Steven Bingen( Book )
You must remember this : the Warner Bros. story( Visual )

The Warner Bros. golden anniversary book : the first complete feature filmography by Arthur Wilson( Book )
The best of Warner Bros. by Thomas G Aylesworth( Book )
The art of Space jam by Charles Carney( Book )
La Warner bros by Jean Pierre Coursodon( Book )
Grandes películas de Hollywood : historia de la Warner Bros by Richard Schickel( Book )
The Warner Bros. Studios commissary cookbook( Book )
The Warner Brothers film musical, 1927-1980 by John Gene Hoover( )
The elegant home : select furniture, silver, decorative and fine arts by Bonhams (Firm : 2001)( Book )
[Photographer Jack Leigh talks about his photo of "The bird girl," being used for the cover of the book "Midnight in the garden of good and evil," and his suit against Warner Brothers Entertainment for their use of movie posters in the style of Leigh's photograph] by Jack Leigh( Recording )
Cort and Barbara Allen Atari packaging design collection( )
Warner Brothers Studios music collection by Warner Bros. Pictures (1969- )( )
James Whitmore by James Whitmore( Visual )
Olivia de Havilland oral history interview : by Olivia De Havilland( )

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Most widely held works by Warner Bros. Pictures (1969- )

Harry Potter and the goblet of fire by J. K Rowling( Visual )

103 editions published between 2001 and 2016 in 5 languages and held by 9,935 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Rescued from the outrageous neglect of his aunt and uncle, a young boy with a great destiny proves his worth while attending Hogwarts School for Wizards and Witches

Batman Begins by Tim Burton( Visual )

58 editions published between 1989 and 2016 in English and French and held by 6,554 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Batman faces the Joker for the first time

The matrix by Lilly Wachowski( Visual )

93 editions published between 1999 and 2016 in 5 languages and held by 6,411 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Neo (Reeves)-mild-mannered software author by day, feared hacker by night-is recruited into a cell of cyber-rebels, led by Morpheus (Fishburne) and the warrior Trinity (Moss). They have made a fundamental discovery about the world: It does not exist. It is only a seedy utopia where humanity is preserved, protected, and endlessly recycled by a mega-computer. Cypher (Pantoliano) turns traitorous for access to comforts unmatched by the drab post-apocalyptic real world, while Agent Smith (Weaving) dismisses humans as "a plague"--For which non-organic life is "the cure."

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by Daniel Radcliffe( Visual )

71 editions published between 2010 and 2016 in English and Spanish and held by 6,162 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

In the epic finale, the battle between good and evil forces of the wizarding world escalates into an all-out war. The stakes have never been higher and no one is safe. But it is Harry who may be called upon to make the ultimate sacrifice as he draws closer to the climatic showdown with Lord Voldemort. It all ends here

Harry Potter and the chamber of secrets by Chris Columbus( Visual )

54 editions published between 2002 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 5,320 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Cars fly, trees fight back and a mysterious elf comes to warn Harry Potter at the start of the second year of his amazing journey into the world of wizardry. This year at Hogwarts, spiders talk, letters scold and Harry's own unsettling ability to speak to snakes turns his friends against him. From dueling clubs to rogue Bludgers, it's a year of adventure and danger when bloody writing on a wall announces: The Chamber of Secrets has been opened. To save Hogwarts will require all of Harry, Ron and Hermione's magical abilities and courage

Sherlock Holmes by Guy Ritchie( Visual )

50 editions published between 2009 and 2013 in English and French and held by 5,013 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

After finally catching serial killer and occult 'sorcerer' Lord Blackwood, legendary sleuth Sherlock Holmes and his assistant Dr. Watson can close yet another successful case. After his execution, Blackwood mysteriously returns from the grave and resumes his killing spree, Holmes must take up the hunt once again. Contending with Watson's new fiancée and the dimwitted head of Scotland Yard, the determined detective must unravel the clues that will lead him into a twisted web of murder, deceit, and black magic, not to mention the deadly embrace of temptress Irene Adler

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J. K Rowling( Visual )

45 editions published between 2004 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 4,963 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Harry, Ron and Hermione, now teenagers, return for their third year at Hogwarts. There they are forced to face escaped prisoner Sirius Black, who poses a great threat to Harry. In addition to new experiences, Harry must overcome the threats of Dementors, outsmart a werewolf, and finally deal with the truth about Sirius and his relationship with his parents. Harry and friends master advanced magic classes, cross time barriers, and change the course of more than one life

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by David Yates( Visual )

55 editions published between 2007 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 4,700 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

"Lord Voldemort has returned, but the ministry of Magic is doing everything it can to keep the wizarding world from knowing the truth. They appoint Ministry official Dolores Umbridge as the new Defense Against the Dark Arts professor at Hogwarts. When Umbridge refuses to teach practical defensive magic, Ron and Hermione convince Harry to secretly train a select group of students for the wizarding war that lies ahead. A terrifying showdown between good and evil awaits"--Container

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by David Yates( Visual )

59 editions published between 2009 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 4,189 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Emboldened by the return of Lord Voldemort, the Death Eaters are wreaking havoc in both the Muggle and wizarding worlds. Hogwarts, once thought to be a safe haven, may no longer be safe. Harry suspects that new dangers may lie within the castle, but Dumbledore is more intent upon preparing him for the final battle that he knows is fast approaching. Harry will have to help him uncover a vital key to unlocking Voldemort's defenses, a critical piece of information known only to Horace Slughorn, Hogwarts' former Potions Professor. Dumbledore manipulates his old colleague into returning to his previous post with promises of more money, a bigger office and the chance to teach the famous Harry Potter

The Dark Knight by Christopher Nolan( Visual )

57 editions published between 2008 and 2016 in English and French and held by 4,121 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

With the help of Lieutenant Jim Gordon and District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman raises the stakes on his war on crime and sets out to dismantle the remaining criminal organizations that plague the city streets. The partnership proves to be effective, but they soon find themselves prey to a reign of chaos unleashed by a rising criminal mastermind known to the terrified citizens of Gotham as The Joker. The Joker, whose eerie grin and laughter characterize his emotional and mental instability, becomes a dangerous adversary that Batman seeks to stop at all costs

The Hangover by Todd Phillips( Visual )

58 editions published between 2009 and 2015 in English and Turkish and held by 3,917 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Doug Billings and Tracy Garner are about to get married. Two days before the wedding, Doug and his groomsmen hop into Tracy's father's Mercedes for a 24-hour stag party in Las Vegas. The morning after their arrival in Vegas, they awaken in their Caesars Palace hotel suite each with the worst hangover. No one remembers what happened in the past twelve or so hours. The suite is in shambles and Doug is missing. Phil, Stu and Alan try to find Doug using only what little pieces of information they have at hand and go on a journey of discovery. However, it's a race against time since they need to find Doug and get him back to Los Angeles in time for the wedding

Flags of our fathers by Clint Eastwood( Visual )

44 editions published between 2006 and 2016 in English and Japanese and held by 3,854 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

For 70,000 Marines this was more than a turning point of World War II, it was the defining moment of their lives. Explores the complicated nature of heroism, courage and patriotism in the harrowing true story of four Marines who fought the bloody battles at Iwo Jima during World War II and how a single photo emerged as one of the most evocative icons of the 20th Century

The Departed by Martin Scorsese( Visual )

32 editions published between 2006 and 2013 in English and held by 3,622 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

In South Boston, the state police force are waging a war on Irish-American organized crime. Undercover cop Billy Costigan is assigned to infiltrate the mob syndicate, which is run by gangland chief Frank Costello. Billy quickly gains Costello's confidence. Colin Sullivan is a hardened young criminal who has infiltrated the police department as an informer for the syndicate. Colin is rising to a position of power within the Special Investigation Unit. Each man becomes deeply consumed by his double life, gathering information about the plans and counter-plans of the operations he has penetrated. But when it becomes clear to both the mob and the police that there are moles in their midst, Billy and Colin are suddenly thrust into danger. Afraid of being caught and exposed to the enemy, they each must race to uncover the identity of the other man in time to save himself

Million Dollar Baby by Clint Eastwood( Visual )

35 editions published between 2004 and 2015 in English and held by 3,532 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Frankie is a former boxing manager who initially refuses to train Maggie due to her gender and age. When he agrees to train her and she rises to the top, they form a special bond

Malcolm X by Spike Lee( Visual )

11 editions published between 1992 and 2013 in English and French and held by 3,417 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Born Malcolm Little, his minister father was killed by the Ku Klux Klan. He became a gangster, and while in jail discovered the Nation of Islam writings of Elijah Muhammad. After getting out of jail, he preaches the teachings, but later on goes on a pilgrimage to the city of Mecca. There he converts to the original Islamic religion and becomes a Sunni Muslim. He changes his name to El-Hajj Malik Al-Shabazz and stops his anti-white teachings, having discovered the error of his mistakes. He is later assasinated and dies a Muslim martyr

Slumdog Millionaire by Danny Boyle( Visual )

21 editions published between 2008 and 2016 in English and held by 3,236 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Jamal Malik is an 18 year-old orphan from the slums of Mumbai. With the whole nation watching, he is just one question away from winning a staggering 20 million rupees on India's version of "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?" When the show breaks for the night, police arrest him on suspicion of cheating. Desperate to prove his innocence, Jamal tells the story of his life in the slum where he and his brother grew up. He describes their adventures together on the road, of vicious encounters with local gangs, and of Latika, the girl he loved and lost. Every chapter of his story reveals the key to the answer to one of the game show's questions. Jamal's increasingly layered story reveals where he learned the answers to the show's seemingly impossible questions. When the new day dawns and Jamal returns to answer the final question, the Inspector and sixty million viewers watch to find out if he can answer the question of how anyone comes to know the things they know about life and love

300 by Zack Snyder( Visual )

37 editions published between 2007 and 2016 in English and French and held by 3,177 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

In the Battle of Thermopylae of 480 BC, an alliance of Greek city-states fought the invading Persian army in the mountain pass of Thermopylae. Vastly outnumbered, the Greeks held back the enemy in one of the most famous last stands of history. Persian King Xerxes lead an Army of well over 100,000 men to Greece and was confronted by 300 Spartans, 700 Thespians and other Slave soldiers. Xerxes waited many days for King Leonidas to surrender or withdraw. When the Greeks did not leave, Xerxes was left with no option and he moved forward. The battle lasted for about 3 days and after which all 300 Spartans were killed. The Spartan defeat would not have happened if not for a local shepherd, named Ephialtes, who defected to the Persians and informed Xerxes of a separate path through Thermopylae, which the Persians could use to outflank the Greeks

Charlie and the chocolate factory by Tim Burton( Visual )

16 editions published between 2005 and 2014 in English and Spanish and held by 3,150 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

DVD : Charlie and five others draw golden tickets from Wonka chocolate bars and win a guided tour of the legendary candy factory that no outsider has seen in 15 years. Dazzled by one amazing sight after another, Charlie is drawn into Wonka's fantastic world

Gran Torino by Clint Eastwood( Visual )

29 editions published between 2008 and 2014 in 3 languages and held by 3,104 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Walt Kowalski is a widower who holds onto his prejudices despite the changes in his Michigan neighborhood and the world around him. Walt is a grumpy, tough-minded, unhappy old man, who can't get along with either his kids or his neighbors. He is a Korean War veteran whose prize possession is a 1972 Gran Torino he keeps in mint condition. When his neighbor, Thao, a young Hmong teenager, is pressured by his gang member cousin to steal Walt's prize possession, Kowalski sets out to reform the youth. Drawn against his will into the life of Thao's family, Walt is soon taking steps to protect them from the gangs that infest their neighborhood

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