Fast — title some favourite films. Likelihood is, lots of them had been produced by the enduring Warner Bros. Studios, which turns 100 this 12 months. As anticipated with one of many largest and most influential movie studios in cinematic historical past, this 12 months will see myriad anniversary celebrations, together with one right here in Houston.

“Candlelight: 100 Years of Warner Bros.” toasts the studio’s century in cinema with a live performance of biggest hits from a few of its most influential, groundbreaking, and common movies and TV reveals.

The showcase of scores together with The Lord of The Rings, The Wizard of Oz, Casablanca, Harry Potter, Batman, and even Associates might be carried out by Divisi’s Amp’d String Quartet on Friday, August 11 (6:45 pm and eight:45 pm) on the Historic Sanctuary at St. David’s Episcopal Church (301 E eighth St.) in what producers promise might be a “breathtaking” candlelit setting.

Tickets begin at $45 and could be bought through Fever.

This collection will even be performed in Houston in addition to different worldwide cities together with New York, London, Paris, Singapore, Milan, São Paulo, and Mexico Metropolis. A complete of 100 locales worldwide may have an opportunity to attend.

Immediately recognizable venues throughout the globe had been chosen for his or her “historic nature or distinctive character, from iconic cathedrals, theaters, museums and gardens, with breathtaking candlelit settings,” per Warner Bros. press supplies. Manufacturing associate Fever Leisure transforms every vacation spot right into a candlelit live performance.

“The “Candlelight: 100 Years of Warner Bros.” live performance collection is a real celebration of storytelling, music, and creativity,” mentioned Peter van Roden, SVP, Warner Bros. Discovery International Themed Leisure, in an announcement. “From the musicals that we all know and like to the enduring movies and tv collection which have formed generations, Warner Bros. has lengthy been a frontrunner in leisure, and we’re thrilled to deliver this unforgettable occasion to our followers and music lovers from around the globe to honor this momentous event.”

By the numbers, Warner Bros. boasts probably the most prestigious and helpful content material catalogs on this planet. Its greater than 145,000 hours of programming consists of 12,500 characteristic movies and a pair of,400 tv applications comprising greater than 150,000 particular person episodes.

Warner Bros. can also be dwelling to some of popular culture and leisure’s most recognizable franchises, similar to Looney Tunes, Wizarding World, DC, Associates, Sport of Thrones, Hanna-Barbera, and extra.

As for the live performance, anticipate a hovering night time of acquainted soundtracks, theme songs, and traditional tunes, certain to conjure up among the most memorable scenes within the films. Assume Willy Wonka strolling by way of his chocolate manufacturing unit with “Pure Creativeness,” the chilling theme track from The Exorcist, the singlong appeal of A Star is Born, and for some Texas vibes, Selena singing “Dreaming of You.”

Fever lists a tentative lineup for the live performance:

The Wizard of Oz – Someplace Over the Rainbow (1939)

Casablanca – As Time Goes By (1942)

Singin’ within the Rain – Singin’ within the Rain (1952)

A Star is Born – The Man That Obtained Away (1954)

Scooby Doo – Theme Track (1969)

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Manufacturing unit – Pure Creativeness (1971)

The Exorcist – Theme Track (Tubular Bells) (1973)

Purple Rain – Purple Rain (1984)

Batman – Primary Theme (1989)

Associates – I’ll Be There for You (1995)

Selena – Dreaming of You (1997)

Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Suite (2001)

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Hearth – Hogwarts’ Anthem (2005)

Inception – Time (2010)

Man of Metal – Flight (2013)

Surprise Girl Suite (2017)

A Star is Born – Shallow (2018)