Turner Pictures was founded by
Turner Broadcasting in 1989 as their film production division, initially producing made-for-TV movies, then expanding to theatrical features. Turner Pictures continued to produce films as an autonomous division alongside Turner Broadcasting's recently-purchased
New Line Cinema and
Castle Rock Entertainment. "Turner Pictures Worldwide Distribution, Inc." was also founded to handle international sales and distribution of Turner Pictures productions. With some exceptions, Turner Pictures feature films were released through New Line Cinema starting in 1993 and lasted until 1996, when
Warner Bros. took over distribution from New Line after its parent company
Time Warner purchased Turner that same year. Turner Pictures continues to operate under the name "
TNT Originals, Inc.", producing TV movies.
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