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    Warner Bros. Television Studios

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    Founded March 21, 1955 Burbank, California CEO: Channing Dungey
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    William T. Orr established the studio on March 21, 1955 as a division of Warner Bros. Pictures. It has grown into one of the two largest television production companies in the world by revenue and library size, trailing only Sony Pictures Television. The entity operates out of Burbank, California, serving as the primary creative engine for Warner Bros. Discovery and its various networks.

    WBTV manages a vast portfolio that includes flagship series for HBO, Max, Cartoon Network, and Adult Swim. The studio also handles distribution duties for The CW alongside CBS Media Ventures. As of early 2026, the company maintained an output of over 30 scripted series across all five major U.S. broadcast networks and streaming platforms.

    Products & Sub-brands

    FriendsThe Big Bang TheoryYoung SheldonTed LassoDC Comics adaptationsThe PittAbbott ElementaryCartoon Network original programming

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Who owns Warner Bros. Television Studios?
    Warner Bros. Television Studios is wholly owned by Warner Bros. Discovery, the global media conglomerate formed by the merger of WarnerMedia and Discovery, Inc.
    Who is the CEO or Chairman of Warner Bros. Television?
    Channing Dungey currently serves as the Chairman of the Warner Bros. Television Group, overseeing all scripted and unscripted production divisions.
    Is Warner Bros. Television still in business?
    Yes, WBTV remains highly active, producing over 30 scripted series annually for HBO, Max, The CW, and other major networks and streamers.
    What are the biggest competitors to Warner Bros. Television?
    Its primary competitors include Sony Pictures Television, Universal Studio Group, NBCUniversal Television and Streaming, and Disney Television Studios.
    Did any major stars leave Warner Bros. recently?
    Yes, in mid-2026, Abbott Elementary creator Quinta Brunson left Warner Bros. to sign a lucrative deal with Disney, following the departure of long-time animation head Sam Register in August 2026.

    Keywords

    WBTVWarner Bros. DiscoveryThe CWHBOCartoon NetworkTV ProductionChanning Dungey

    Sources

    WikipediaWarner Bros. TVVarietyAnimation News NetworkWDWNT

    Company Info

    Founded
    March 21, 1955
    Founder
    William T. Orr
    CEO
    Channing Dungey
    Headquarters
    Burbank, California
    Industry
    television production
    Parent Company
    Warner Bros. Discovery
    Founded Date
    March 21, 1955
    Headquarters Location
    Burbank, California
    CW Ownership Stake
    9.5%
    Scripted Series Output (2026)
    Over 30
    Animation Head Departure
    August 2026
    Creator Departure
    June 2026

    Official Website

    www.warnerbros.com/tv

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