Company History:
Time Warner is a conglomerate of some of the largest media companies in the world. Made up of Warner Brothers Inc., Time, Inc. and AOL, it encompasses some of the most significant entertainment properties. TimeWarner as a company came about in 1987 when Warner Communications and Time, Inc. merged. Over the past twenty years, TimeWarner has established itself as a significant player in everything from video games to movies to television to amusement parks.
Company Assets and Entertainment Brands:
In addition to Warner Brothers and Time magazine, TimeWarner owns a number of significant entertainment players such as:
- Film Production: HBO Pictures, New Line Cinemas, and Warner Brothers
- Television and Television Production: Warner Brothers Television, Turner, TBS, TimeWarner Cable, HBO, AOL
Major Players:
TimeWarner has had a number of changes in its top brass over the past decade, but here are those that are still standing today:
- Richard D. Parsons: Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
- Bill Nelson: Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, HBO
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Barry Meyer: Chairman and Cheif Executive Officer, Warner Brothers Entertainment
- Robert K. Shaye and Michael Lynne: Co-Chairmen and Co-CEOs New Line Cinema