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library for exhibition on various media in the U.S. and internationally. Warner Bros. International Television
Distribution Inc. is forming an international group of local television production companies in major territories with
a focus on non-scripted programs and formats that can be sold internationally and adapted for sale in the U.S. As
part of this initiative, Warner Bros. acquired an approximate 55% interest in Shed Media plc, a leading television
producer in the U.K., in October 2010.
WBTVG programming is primarily produced by Warner Bros. Television (“WBTV”), a division of WB Studio
Enterprises Inc. that produces primetime dramatic and comedy programming for the broadcast networks and for
cable networks, including the Company’s networks; Warner Horizon Television Inc. (“Warner Horizon”), which
specializes in unscripted programming for broadcast networks as well as scripted and unscripted programming for
cable networks; and Telepictures Productions Inc. (“Telepictures”), which specializes in reality-based and talk/
variety series for the syndication and daytime markets. For the 2010-11 season, WBTV is producing, among others,
Nikita and Gossip Girl for The CW and The Big Bang Theory,The Mentalist,Mike & Molly,Fringe,Chuck and The
Middle for other broadcast networks. WBTV also produces original series for cable networks, including The Closer
for TNT. Warner Horizon produces the primetime reality series The Bachelor and other original series for cable
networks, including Rizzoli & Isles for TNT and Pretty Little Liars. Telepictures produces first-run syndication
shows such as Extra, The Ellen DeGeneres Show,TMZ and Lopez Tonight for TBS.
Warner Bros. Animation Inc. (“WBAI”) creates, develops and produces contemporary animated television
programming and original made-for-DVD releases, including Batman: The Brave & The Bold and Young Justice for
Cartoon Network and the Scooby-Doo series. WBAI also oversees the creative use of, and production of animated
programming based on, classic animated characters from Warner Bros., including Looney Tunes, and from the
Hanna-Barbera and DC Comics libraries.
Warner Bros.’ television library consists of rights to many television series, reality-based entertainment shows,
animation programs and made-for-television movies.
Warner Home Video (“WHV”), a division of Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Inc. (“WBHE”), distributes
DVDs and Blu-ray Discs containing filmed entertainment product and television programming produced or
otherwise acquired by the Company’s various content-producing subsidiaries and divisions. Significant WHV
releases during 2010 of filmed entertainment product included The Blind Side,Inception,Sherlock Holmes,Clash of
the Titans,Sex and the City 2, and The Book of Eli. Significant WHV releases during 2009 of filmed entertainment
product included Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince,The Hangover and Gran Torino. WHV also distributes
DVDs and Blu-ray Discs from Warner Bros.’ extensive library. In addition, WHV distributes other companies’
product, including DVDs and Blu-ray Discs for BBC, Sesame Street and national sports leagues in the U.S., and has
similar distribution relationships with content producers outside the U.S.
Warner Premiere, a division of Warner Specialty Films Inc., develops and produces feature films and short-
form content for home entertainment platforms, including DVD, Blu-ray Disc, VOD and EST. Warner Premiere
produced 10 direct-to-home-entertainment movies in 2010, including Scooby Doo: Curse of the Lake Monster.In
addition, in 2010, Warner Premiere Digital produced two short form series for debut on broadband platforms: Jonah
Hex Motion Comics, a series of animated stories based on the classic Jonah Hex comics, and Aim High, a live-action
science fiction series.
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment (“WBIE”), a division of WBHE, develops, publishes and licenses
interactive videogames for a variety of platforms based on Warner Bros. and DC Comics properties, as well as
original game properties. In 2010, WBIE continued to expand its games publishing business through acquisitions,
including the acquisition of Turbine Inc., the developer of The Lord of the Rings Online, and a majority stake in
Rocksteady Studios, the developer of Batman:Arkham Asylum. Significant releases in 2010 included LEGO Harry
Potter: Years 1 - 4,The Lord of the Rings: Aragorn’s Quest, and Super Scribblenauts.
Warner Bros. Digital Distribution (“WBDD”), a division of WBHE, enters into domestic and international
licensing arrangements for distribution of Warner Bros.’ film and television content as well as acquired content
through VOD and EST transactions via cable, IPTV systems, satellite and online services for delivery to consumers
worldwide. WBDD has also licensed movies, as well as a slate of catalog television shows, including Nip/Tuck and
several television series with a limited number of episodes, to various subscription on demand streaming services. In
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