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In television, eight series based on DC Entertainment characters (including Arrow,DC’s Legends of Tomorrow,The
Flash,Gotham and Supergirl) are airing on broadcast and cable television during the 2015-2016 television season. In 2015,
Warner Bros. announced the launch of DC Super Hero Girls, a consumer product and digital content partnership with Mattel
centered on iconic female DC Entertainment characters such as Supergirl and Wonder Woman. In addition, Warner Bros.
continued its successful LEGO relationship in 2015 with the release of the toys-to-life videogame, LEGO: Dimensions.
Television
Warner Bros. is a leader in the global television production and distribution business. Warner Bros. is focused on
maintaining its leadership position in producing primetime series for the U.S. broadcast networks (including The CW
broadcast network (“The CW”)) while increasing production of high-quality original series for basic cable networks
(including Turner), premium pay television services (including HBO) and SVOD and other OTT services. Warner Bros. is
also focused on expanding its international local television production business by using its global network of local
production companies.
Warner Bros. is actively collaborating with Turner to significantly expand their global kids businesses and maximize the
related consumer product opportunities. In June 2015, Warner Bros. and Turner announced a strategic partnership to produce
and distribute worldwide close to 450 half-hour episodes of original animated programming across the Cartoon Network and
Boomerang networks. This partnership is intended to drive the success of these networks and foster broader global exposure
for Warner Bros.’ existing franchises while also helping launch new long-term franchises. In February 2016, Warner Bros.
and Boomerang announced that Boomerang will be the exclusive broadcast partner for DC Super Hero Girls. The premiere
of the programming on Boomerang is expected to coincide with the launch of the DC Super Hero Girls consumer products.
In the U.S., Warner Bros. produces and distributes its television programming for initial airing on broadcast and basic
cable television networks, premium pay television and SVOD and other OTT services and local television stations. Warner
Bros. also produces and distributes short-form live-action series and animated programming for initial viewing on digital
platforms. Warner Bros.’ programming includes the following:
• scripted television series produced by Warner Bros. Television and Warner Horizon Television Inc., including
2 Broke Girls,Arrow,The Big Bang Theory,Blindspot,DC’s Legends of Tomorrow,The Flash,Gotham,Lucifer,The
Middle,Mike & Molly,Mom,Person of Interest,Rush Hour,Supergirl,Supernatural and Vampire Diaries for
broadcast networks (including The CW); Childrens Hospital,Major Crimes,Pretty Little Liars and Rizzoli & Isles for
basic cable networks (including TNT, TBS and Adult Swim); The Leftovers and Westworld (for HBO) and Shameless
for premium pay television services; and 11.22.63,Fuller House and Longmire for SVOD services;
• reality-based non-scripted television series produced by Warner Horizon Television Inc., including 500 Questions,
The Bachelor,Bachelor in Paradise and The Voice;
• first-run syndication series produced by Telepictures Productions Inc., including The Ellen DeGeneres Show,Extra,
The Real and TMZ;
• animated television programming and original made-for-home entertainment animated releases produced by Warner
Bros. Animation Inc., including programming based on characters from DC Entertainment, Looney Tunes and
Hanna-Barbera. Programs include Be Cool, Scooby Doo!,Bunnicula,Mike Tyson Mysteries,Teen Titans Go!,The
Tom and Jerry Show and Wabbit, all of which aired on Turner’s Boomerang, Cartoon Network or Adult Swim
networks in the 2015-2016 television season; and
• short-form live-action series and animated programming for digital platforms produced by Blue Ribbon Content,
including Justice League: Gods and Monsters Chronicles and Vixen based on DC Entertainment characters.
After the initial domestic television airing, Warner Bros. licenses its television programming for subsequent airing on
basic cable networks, local television stations and SVOD and other OTT services and through other off-network distribution
channels in the U.S. These licenses enable Warner Bros. to generate significant revenues from hit television series for years
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