Warner Bros. Animation

Warner Bros. Animation

Type	Subsidiary
Industry	Animation, Entertainment
Products	Animated films, animated television series

Warner Bros. Animation is an American animation studio that is part of the Warner Bros. Television Group, a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Entertainment, itself a division of Warner Bros. Discovery. The studio is located in Burbank, California, and primarily produces animated feature films and television series.

History

Warner Bros. Animation was founded in 1980 to succeed the original Warner Bros. Cartoons (formerly Leon Schlesinger Productions) which had been active from 1933 to 1969. The studio was established to continue the legacy of the Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies series, featuring characters such as Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and Porky Pig. Over the years, Warner Bros. Animation has expanded its range to include original programming and adaptations of other intellectual properties.

Productions

The studio is renowned for its rich catalog of animated television series such as Tiny Toon Adventures, Animaniacs, and Batman: The Animated Series. These series have been pivotal in defining the animation landscape on television and have received critical acclaim for their quality and innovation.

In addition to television series, Warner Bros. Animation has also produced numerous animated feature films. Some of these films, like Space Jam and its sequel Space Jam: A New Legacy, have combined live-action with animation, featuring collaborations with prominent sports figures like Michael Jordan and LeBron James.

Impact and Legacy

Warner Bros. Animation has played a significant role in the advancement of animation as a form of media. The studio has been at the forefront of introducing new animation techniques and has been influential in the evolution of character animation. The studio's commitment to quality storytelling and character development continues to influence both television and cinema animation.

See Also

• List of Warner Bros. theatrical animated features
• Hanna-Barbera
• Cartoon Network Studios

• Warner Bros. Animation 2010 Logo
  Warner Bros. Animation 2010 Logo
• Warner Bros. Television Animation
  Warner Bros. Television Animation
• Warner Bros. Feature Animation Logo
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