July - WBCitizenship

WARNER BROS. STUDIOS
4000 Warner Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91522
A Letter From...
HELLO BURBANK!
We hope you have been enjoying
your summer! At Warner Bros.,
we are gearing up for another
exciting season with 13 television
series shooting on the lot and the
release of the much-anticipated finale to Christopher
Nolan’s Batman trilogy “The Dark Knight Rises” on
July 20. In addition to working hard to bring you the
films and television shows that you love, our employees
have continued to be actively engaged in the Burbank
community.
Three of our executives finished a successful year
serving as Principal Partners through Burbank Business
Partners, an organization committed to developing
sustainable community support for Burbank schools.
The Principal Partners program matches school
principals with business leaders to provide a mutual
mentoring experience. Warner Bros. has a deep
commitment to our schools, which is realized through
LISA RAWLINS
efforts such as the Reach Program and company
partnerships with Luther Burbank Middle School and
the Burbank Housing Corporation’s Achievement
Centers. Warner Bros. further extends its pledge to
education through the Encore program. Since January,
35 unique donations of supplies including televisions,
books and other learning materials have been made to
five local Burbank schools.
We were honored to be recognized this May for our
commitment to the Burbank Arts for All Foundation.
Our relationship with this organization began when
a community-wide alliance, supported by a Warner
Bros.’ financial contribution, created the Foundation to
bolster Burbank schools’ art programs. Warner Bros.
was presented with the Patron of the Arts Award at
the inaugural gala, which raised more than $137,000
to help ensure quality visual and performing arts
education for students across the Burbank Unified
School District.
In a time of diminishing school budgets and programs,
it is more important than ever that our schools get
support from the private sector, businesses and
households alike.
As always, we look forward to continuing to engage with
you, our Burbank neighbors, and welcome any feedback
on how we can continue to grow our relationship. Please
visit our website wbcitizenship.com or email us at
BurbankCommunity@warnerbros.com with comments
or suggestions.
All the best,
Lisa Rawlins
Senior Vice President, Public Affairs
Warner Bros. Entertainment
COMMUNITY DAY:
WITH WB TOURS AND BURBANK CHAMBER
MEET OUR 2012 REACH BURBANK
HONORSHIP WINNERS!
NICOLE (NIKKI) CALDERON
SYED IBRAHIM
SCHOOL: Burbank High School
SCHOOL: Burbank High School
ACTIVITIES/INTERESTS: Mock Trial, Show Choir, Key Club,
Model United Nations, California Scholarship Federation,
Inter-club Council, AP Microeconomics Club and competitive
figure roller-skating
ACTIVITIES/INTERESTS: Mock Trial, Key Club, AP
Microeconomics Club, American Legion California Boys State
COLLEGE PLANS: University of California, Santa Barbara
COLLEGE PLANS: University of Southern California,
Marshall School of Business
CAREER INTEREST: Marketing
CAREER INTEREST: Public relations or entertainment law
CONGRATULATIONS!
GO GREEN AND PAPERLESS TODAY!
Warner Bros. has a long history of promoting environmental stewardship through programs and companywide participation. We continually strive to find new ways to
conserve resources, reduce energy consumption and cut waste production. You can help us reach our goals by signing up to receive an electronic copy of the Burbank
Community Newsletter! Email BurbankCommunity@warnerbros.com with your name, home mailing address, preferred email address and a DO NOT MAIL request.
WARNER BROS. STUDIOS
STUDIOS BURBANK
BURBANK COMMUNITY
COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER
NEWSLETTER
JULY 2010
2012
JUNE
TM and © 2011 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved. Printed on 30% post-consumer recycled paper using soy-based inks. Please recycle.
The Burbank Chamber of Commerce held its
“The special event allowed our chamber
monthly member mixer on Saturday, June 23, on
the Warner Bros. lot. Chamber members were members the opportunity to come away
invited to a behind-the-scenes VIP Studio Tour with a greater appreciation for Warner
featuring some of the most famous sets, stages, Bros. positive economic impacts on our
props, and costumes at the world’s busiest local Burbank economy. On average,
motion picture and television studio. They also they utilize more than 1,200 Burbank
enjoyed a continental breakfast and learned vendors and suppliers annually. Warner
about Warner Bros.’ economic footprint in the
Bros. remains an integral and important
Burbank business community. Warner Bros. has
contributor
to Burbank's overall
been an active member of the Burbank economy
economic prosperity.”
for more than 80 years.
As those who attended the June 23 event learned, GARY OLSON
President & CEO,
Warner Bros. is both a major employer in Burbank
Burbank Chamber of Commerce
and a strong supporter of local vendors:
•
Almost 700 of Warner Bros.’ corporate
employees and more than 2,000 of our
production employees make Burbank
their home.
to all of Warner Bros.’ business units.
The small business was started by Jeff
Stewart, who grew up across the street
from the Warner Bros. lot.
•
Zaun Glass Company, a medium-sized
company with 30 employees, has been
supplying glass, windows, doors and
hardware to the Studio since James Dean
was making films at the Studio in the 1950s.
•
Bake It Again Sam, a Burbank caterer, has
been supplying bagels, coffee, and
sandwiches to dozens of Warner Bros.
television shows since they opened in 1991.
In a typical year, Warner Bros. is one of their
largest customers.
• Since 1972, The Forms Peddler has been
providing computer-feed forms and checks
Photos courtesy of The "Bern" Agency/Andre' B. Murray
WARNER BROS. STUDIOS BURBANK COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER
JULY 2012
OUR WORKING STUDIO:
DESIGN CENTER
The newly formed Warner
Bros. Design Studio, which
merged the company’s
Sign Shop and Scenic
Art Department into one
creative and technical team,
is not only a leader for the
entertainment industry, but is also a
recognized design leader in the local and
global communities, as well. Combining
state-of-the-art technologies with old world
craftsmanship, the Design Studio’s unique
combination of skill sets, along with their
remarkably quick turnaround, makes them
especially competitive in the commercial
world.
Outside of the Studio, the group is often
hired by architects and non-profits for
various jobs, including flatbed and digital
printing, billboards, wallpaper, trade show
installations, hand-painted backdrops and
custom displays. The Design Studio takes on
projects as small as restroom signs or as big
as building wraps.
Recently, the department, along with Warner
WB PARTICIPATES:
IN BTMO’S BIKE AND WALK TO WORK DAY
WB Clean Air Club, an
its employees to join the
Warner Bros. invites all
commuting via carpool,
t
por
sup
to
gram designed
employee commuter pro
sharing and car-free
ride
ycle or walking. By
bic
,
bus
n,
trai
l,
poo
van
p to reduce local traffic
an Air Club members hel
commuting, our WB Cle
began in November
m
gra
pro
quality. Since the
and improve local air
s have joined.
2009, over 800 employee
k
ticipated in the Burban
and its employees par
an
Cle
ual
ann
)
In May, Warner Bros.
MO
(BT
ement Organization’s
Transportation Manag
efits of bicycling and/
promote the many ben
to
ies
ivit
act
nth
Air Mo
tion also included
mo
pro
g
This month-lon
or walking to work.
ts as well as other
den
bank schools and stu
participation by many Bur
inesses.
bus
k
ban
Bur
al
loc
supporting
Bros. Studio Facilities, contributed to two
organizations within the Burbank community.
They refurbished Burbank Luther Middle School’s
theater and donated new sets and hand-painted
backdrops, and revitalized the Burbank Animal
Shelter’s lobby with custom signage and
wallpaper.
The Warner Bros. Design Studio also works
in other local communities. In Anaheim, the
department was hired by Disneyland Parks to
create large-scale prints so that guests knew to
“pardon the dust” while the park refurbished its
popular roller coaster, Space Mountain. At the
Grove shopping center, the department worked
with Caruso Affiliated to design, fabricate and
install “Happy Feet 2” penguin models for the
outdoor mall’s winter wonderland last holiday
season. And in Hollywood, the group restored the
ornate doors to the Chinese Theater, giving the
entrance a golden facelift.
BTMO’s C
lean Air M
onth activ
Day,” a s
ities were
pecial ev
capped o
ent held
event, pa
ff by “Bike
on Thurs
rticipating
day, May
& Walk to
schools a
employee
Work
17th. Le
nd busine
s to bike
ading up
sses challe
or walk to
that pled
to this
nged their
work on th
ged to p
stu
artic
e day of
school or
the event. dents and
work on th ipate received a
Individua
green ev
e day of th
ls
ent t-shir
e event.
On the d
t to wear
ay of the
to
e
v
seen bikin
ent, stud
ents and
g or walk
ing to wo
Once at s
rk or scho employees could
cho
clearly be
ol in
participati ol, excited studen
ts gathere their bright green
ng emplo
t-s
d for grou
yees stop
Bob Hop
p
ped by “T
photos an hirts.
e D
he Pointe
d many
refreshme rive and Alameda
” office b
nts.
to mix an
uilding on
d mingle
and enjo
y light
While the Design Studio may be best known for
its projects on film and television screens, its
work in the local communities makes it one of
Hollywood’s best kept secrets.
NYDIA MENESES
NYDIA MENESES, Finance Coordinator for Studio Group Protection, Warner Bros.
Entertainment, has been an employee of the studio since 2005 and an involved Burbank
member since 1999. Initially hired to monitor employee time and attendance, Meneses
proudly utilized her people skills to move up the finance ladder at her dream company.
In 2009, the studio presented her with the first annual Idea Award which is given to an
employee who exhibits exemplary innovation, diligence, enterprise and action.
“I am so blessed to be a member of this community,”
said Meneses, “A place of safety and gleaming beauty
that I can call my home.”
Having emigrated from Guatemala as a single mother of three, Meneses left her home with her
children’s future in mind and stumbled upon the close knit city of Burbank. With the help of the
community and their available support groups, both Meneses and her children have been able
to accomplish their dreams. Her eldest son of 19, the Valedictorian of the 2012 graduating
class of Burbank High School, was recently accepted into Harvard University where he plans
to major in Pre-Med and Engineering.
When she isn’t dedicating her time as a devout soccer mom or volunteering with Impact,
Warner Bros.’ employee giving program, Meneses likes to shop the streets of Burbank and
dance the night away at Salsa dance nights downtown.
WARNER BROS. STUDIOS BURBANK COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER
JULY 2012
GINES
Y, HAS WINGS, JET EN
SK
T
RNOON?
GH
NI
E
TH
AS
K
FOR AN ENTIRE AFTE
E
IV
WHAT IS BLAC
DR
E
ID
RS
VE
RI
N
Y HEAD O
AND CAN TURN EVER
!
E
L
I
B
O
M
T
A
B
E
H
T
S
IT '
Burbank was taken over by
a barrage of Batmobiles
on March 30 as five of the
iconic vehicles paraded
out Gate 4 of the studio
and travelled over to
Bob’s Big Boy’s parking
lot, complete with police
escort. The vehicles were
on loan from the Batcave for a documentary
feature filmed that day which will be included in the special features
of the Blu-ray and DVD release of “The Dark Knight Rises.”
like glory was The Tumbler, Christopher Nolan’s vision of the
Batmobile featured in his Dark Knight trilogy.
Greeted in the parking lot by a crowd of die-hard Batman
enthusiasts and flashing cameras, the quintet stayed on display
for the rest of the day and will be showcased again at this year’s
Comic-Con in San Diego.
Leading the pack was George Barris in the original Batmobile that
he designed for the 1960’s TV show staring Adam West. He based
the design on a concept car built by Ford in 1955, the Lincoln
Futura. Following was the second version of the Caped Crusader's
transportation from Tim Burton’s 1989 classic and its 1992 sequel,
“Batman Returns.” The winged Batmobile driven by Val Kilmer in
“Batman Forever” was in close pursuit and the George Clooney helmed
vehicle from “Batman and Robin” followed. Taking the rear in its tank-
WARNER BROS. STUDIOS BURBANK COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER
JULY 2012
OUR WORKING STUDIO:
DESIGN CENTER
The newly formed Warner
Bros. Design Studio, which
merged the company’s
Sign Shop and Scenic
Art Department into one
creative and technical team,
is not only a leader for the
entertainment industry, but is also a
recognized design leader in the local and
global communities, as well. Combining
state-of-the-art technologies with old world
craftsmanship, the Design Studio’s unique
combination of skill sets, along with their
remarkably quick turnaround, makes them
especially competitive in the commercial
world.
Outside of the Studio, the group is often
hired by architects and non-profits for
various jobs, including flatbed and digital
printing, billboards, wallpaper, trade show
installations, hand-painted backdrops and
custom displays. The Design Studio takes on
projects as small as restroom signs or as big
as building wraps.
Recently, the department, along with Warner
WB PARTICIPATES:
IN BTMO’S BIKE AND WALK TO WORK DAY
WB Clean Air Club, an
its employees to join the
Warner Bros. invites all
commuting via carpool,
t
por
sup
to
gram designed
employee commuter pro
sharing and car-free
ride
ycle or walking. By
bic
,
bus
n,
trai
l,
poo
van
p to reduce local traffic
an Air Club members hel
commuting, our WB Cle
began in November
m
gra
pro
quality. Since the
and improve local air
s have joined.
2009, over 800 employee
k
ticipated in the Burban
and its employees par
an
Cle
ual
ann
)
In May, Warner Bros.
MO
(BT
ement Organization’s
Transportation Manag
efits of bicycling and/
promote the many ben
to
ies
ivit
act
nth
Air Mo
tion also included
mo
pro
g
This month-lon
or walking to work.
ts as well as other
den
bank schools and stu
participation by many Bur
inesses.
bus
k
ban
Bur
al
loc
supporting
Bros. Studio Facilities, contributed to two
organizations within the Burbank community.
They refurbished Burbank Luther Middle School’s
theater and donated new sets and hand-painted
backdrops, and revitalized the Burbank Animal
Shelter’s lobby with custom signage and
wallpaper.
The Warner Bros. Design Studio also works
in other local communities. In Anaheim, the
department was hired by Disneyland Parks to
create large-scale prints so that guests knew to
“pardon the dust” while the park refurbished its
popular roller coaster, Space Mountain. At the
Grove shopping center, the department worked
with Caruso Affiliated to design, fabricate and
install “Happy Feet 2” penguin models for the
outdoor mall’s winter wonderland last holiday
season. And in Hollywood, the group restored the
ornate doors to the Chinese Theater, giving the
entrance a golden facelift.
BTMO’s C
lean Air M
onth activ
Day,” a s
ities were
pecial ev
capped o
ent held
event, pa
ff by “Bike
on Thurs
rticipating
day, May
& Walk to
schools a
employee
Work
17th. Le
nd busine
s to bike
ading up
sses challe
or walk to
that pled
to this
nged their
work on th
ged to p
stu
artic
e day of
school or
the event. dents and
work on th ipate received a
Individua
green ev
e day of th
ls
ent t-shir
e event.
On the d
t to wear
ay of the
to
e
v
seen bikin
ent, stud
ents and
g or walk
ing to wo
Once at s
rk or scho employees could
cho
clearly be
ol in
participati ol, excited studen
ts gathere their bright green
ng emplo
t-s
d for grou
yees stop
Bob Hop
p
ped by “T
photos an hirts.
e D
he Pointe
d many
refreshme rive and Alameda
” office b
nts.
to mix an
uilding on
d mingle
and enjo
y light
While the Design Studio may be best known for
its projects on film and television screens, its
work in the local communities makes it one of
Hollywood’s best kept secrets.
NYDIA MENESES
NYDIA MENESES, Finance Coordinator for Studio Group Protection, Warner Bros.
Entertainment, has been an employee of the studio since 2005 and an involved Burbank
member since 1999. Initially hired to monitor employee time and attendance, Meneses
proudly utilized her people skills to move up the finance ladder at her dream company.
In 2009, the studio presented her with the first annual Idea Award which is given to an
employee who exhibits exemplary innovation, diligence, enterprise and action.
“I am so blessed to be a member of this community,”
said Meneses, “A place of safety and gleaming beauty
that I can call my home.”
Having emigrated from Guatemala as a single mother of three, Meneses left her home with her
children’s future in mind and stumbled upon the close knit city of Burbank. With the help of the
community and their available support groups, both Meneses and her children have been able
to accomplish their dreams. Her eldest son of 19, the Valedictorian of the 2012 graduating
class of Burbank High School, was recently accepted into Harvard University where he plans
to major in Pre-Med and Engineering.
When she isn’t dedicating her time as a devout soccer mom or volunteering with Impact,
Warner Bros.’ employee giving program, Meneses likes to shop the streets of Burbank and
dance the night away at Salsa dance nights downtown.
WARNER BROS. STUDIOS BURBANK COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER
JULY 2012
GINES
Y, HAS WINGS, JET EN
SK
T
RNOON?
GH
NI
E
TH
AS
K
FOR AN ENTIRE AFTE
E
IV
WHAT IS BLAC
DR
E
ID
RS
VE
RI
N
Y HEAD O
AND CAN TURN EVER
!
E
L
I
B
O
M
T
A
B
E
H
T
S
IT '
Burbank was taken over by
a barrage of Batmobiles
on March 30 as five of the
iconic vehicles paraded
out Gate 4 of the studio
and travelled over to
Bob’s Big Boy’s parking
lot, complete with police
escort. The vehicles were
on loan from the Batcave for a documentary
feature filmed that day which will be included in the special features
of the Blu-ray and DVD release of “The Dark Knight Rises.”
like glory was The Tumbler, Christopher Nolan’s vision of the
Batmobile featured in his Dark Knight trilogy.
Greeted in the parking lot by a crowd of die-hard Batman
enthusiasts and flashing cameras, the quintet stayed on display
for the rest of the day and will be showcased again at this year’s
Comic-Con in San Diego.
Leading the pack was George Barris in the original Batmobile that
he designed for the 1960’s TV show staring Adam West. He based
the design on a concept car built by Ford in 1955, the Lincoln
Futura. Following was the second version of the Caped Crusader's
transportation from Tim Burton’s 1989 classic and its 1992 sequel,
“Batman Returns.” The winged Batmobile driven by Val Kilmer in
“Batman Forever” was in close pursuit and the George Clooney helmed
vehicle from “Batman and Robin” followed. Taking the rear in its tank-
WARNER BROS. STUDIOS BURBANK COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER
JULY 2012
WARNER BROS. STUDIOS
4000 Warner Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91522
A Letter From...
HELLO BURBANK!
We hope you have been enjoying
your summer! At Warner Bros.,
we are gearing up for another
exciting season with 13 television
series shooting on the lot and the
release of the much-anticipated finale to Christopher
Nolan’s Batman trilogy “The Dark Knight Rises” on
July 20. In addition to working hard to bring you the
films and television shows that you love, our employees
have continued to be actively engaged in the Burbank
community.
Three of our executives finished a successful year
serving as Principal Partners through Burbank Business
Partners, an organization committed to developing
sustainable community support for Burbank schools.
The Principal Partners program matches school
principals with business leaders to provide a mutual
mentoring experience. Warner Bros. has a deep
commitment to our schools, which is realized through
LISA RAWLINS
efforts such as the Reach Program and company
partnerships with Luther Burbank Middle School and
the Burbank Housing Corporation’s Achievement
Centers. Warner Bros. further extends its pledge to
education through the Encore program. Since January,
35 unique donations of supplies including televisions,
books and other learning materials have been made to
five local Burbank schools.
We were honored to be recognized this May for our
commitment to the Burbank Arts for All Foundation.
Our relationship with this organization began when
a community-wide alliance, supported by a Warner
Bros.’ financial contribution, created the Foundation to
bolster Burbank schools’ art programs. Warner Bros.
was presented with the Patron of the Arts Award at
the inaugural gala, which raised more than $137,000
to help ensure quality visual and performing arts
education for students across the Burbank Unified
School District.
In a time of diminishing school budgets and programs,
it is more important than ever that our schools get
support from the private sector, businesses and
households alike.
As always, we look forward to continuing to engage with
you, our Burbank neighbors, and welcome any feedback
on how we can continue to grow our relationship. Please
visit our website wbcitizenship.com or email us at
BurbankCommunity@warnerbros.com with comments
or suggestions.
All the best,
Lisa Rawlins
Senior Vice President, Public Affairs
Warner Bros. Entertainment
COMMUNITY DAY:
WITH WB TOURS AND BURBANK CHAMBER
MEET OUR 2012 REACH BURBANK
HONORSHIP WINNERS!
NICOLE (NIKKI) CALDERON
SYED IBRAHIM
SCHOOL: Burbank High School
SCHOOL: Burbank High School
ACTIVITIES/INTERESTS: Mock Trial, Show Choir, Key Club,
Model United Nations, California Scholarship Federation,
Inter-club Council, AP Microeconomics Club and competitive
figure roller-skating
ACTIVITIES/INTERESTS: Mock Trial, Key Club, AP
Microeconomics Club, American Legion California Boys State
COLLEGE PLANS: University of California, Santa Barbara
COLLEGE PLANS: University of Southern California,
Marshall School of Business
CAREER INTEREST: Marketing
CAREER INTEREST: Public relations or entertainment law
CONGRATULATIONS!
GO GREEN AND PAPERLESS TODAY!
Warner Bros. has a long history of promoting environmental stewardship through programs and companywide participation. We continually strive to find new ways to
conserve resources, reduce energy consumption and cut waste production. You can help us reach our goals by signing up to receive an electronic copy of the Burbank
Community Newsletter! Email BurbankCommunity@warnerbros.com with your name, home mailing address, preferred email address and a DO NOT MAIL request.
WARNER BROS. STUDIOS
STUDIOS BURBANK
BURBANK COMMUNITY
COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER
NEWSLETTER
JULY 2010
2012
JUNE
TM and © 2011 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved. Printed on 30% post-consumer recycled paper using soy-based inks. Please recycle.
The Burbank Chamber of Commerce held its
“The special event allowed our chamber
monthly member mixer on Saturday, June 23, on
the Warner Bros. lot. Chamber members were members the opportunity to come away
invited to a behind-the-scenes VIP Studio Tour with a greater appreciation for Warner
featuring some of the most famous sets, stages, Bros. positive economic impacts on our
props, and costumes at the world’s busiest local Burbank economy. On average,
motion picture and television studio. They also they utilize more than 1,200 Burbank
enjoyed a continental breakfast and learned vendors and suppliers annually. Warner
about Warner Bros.’ economic footprint in the
Bros. remains an integral and important
Burbank business community. Warner Bros. has
contributor
to Burbank's overall
been an active member of the Burbank economy
economic prosperity.”
for more than 80 years.
As those who attended the June 23 event learned, GARY OLSON
President & CEO,
Warner Bros. is both a major employer in Burbank
Burbank Chamber of Commerce
and a strong supporter of local vendors:
•
Almost 700 of Warner Bros.’ corporate
employees and more than 2,000 of our
production employees make Burbank
their home.
to all of Warner Bros.’ business units.
The small business was started by Jeff
Stewart, who grew up across the street
from the Warner Bros. lot.
•
Zaun Glass Company, a medium-sized
company with 30 employees, has been
supplying glass, windows, doors and
hardware to the Studio since James Dean
was making films at the Studio in the 1950s.
•
Bake It Again Sam, a Burbank caterer, has
been supplying bagels, coffee, and
sandwiches to dozens of Warner Bros.
television shows since they opened in 1991.
In a typical year, Warner Bros. is one of their
largest customers.
• Since 1972, The Forms Peddler has been
providing computer-feed forms and checks
Photos courtesy of The "Bern" Agency/Andre' B. Murray
WARNER BROS. STUDIOS BURBANK COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER
JULY 2012