[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 63 (Monday, April 17, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E319]
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   TRIBUTE TO WARNER BROS. ENTERTAINMENT UPON THEIR 100TH ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 17, 2023

  Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 100th Anniversary 
of Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc. headquartered in beautiful downtown 
Burbank, California.
  Warner Bros. is a global leader in the creation, production, 
distribution, licensing and marketing of all forms of entertainment. As 
a Warner Bros. Discovery company, the Studio is home to one of the most 
successful collections of brands in the world with stories that stand 
the test of time, and is at the forefront of every aspect of the 
entertainment industry.
  Warner Bros. began when the four Warner brothers--Albert, Sam, Harry 
and Jack L.--sons of Jewish immigrants from Poland, incorporated their 
fledgling movie company on April 4, 1923. In 1927, the release of ``The 
Jazz Singer,'' the world's first feature film with synchronized dialog, 
singing sequences, music and effects, set a tone of creativity, 
courage, innovation and influence that would become synonymous with the 
name Warner Bros.
  Today, Warner Bros. operates businesses in feature film, television, 
digital and home entertainment production and worldwide distribution, 
DVD and Blu-ray, animation, comic books, videogames, and product and 
brand licensing. The company's vast library, one of the most 
prestigious in the world, consists of more than 145,000 hours of 
programming, including 12,500 feature films and 2,400 television 
programs.
  Since those early days, Warner Bros. has amassed an impressive legacy 
built on long-term relationships with many of the world's leading 
talent, and unwavering dedication to excellence. As the company 
celebrates its centennial throughout 2023, all of the Studio's 
businesses carry forth the mission started by the four Warner 
brothers--``celebrating every story.''
  I ask all Members of Congress to join me today in honoring Warner 
Bros. Entertainment Inc. for one hundred years of trailblazing 
achievements that have transformed entertainment and enriched the 
imagination of millions worldwide.

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