Jerry Bruckheimer Films

Jerry Bruckheimer Films Inc.
FormerlyDon Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films (1983–1996)
TypePrivate
IndustryEntertainment/film industry
FoundedAugust 10, 1983; 43 years ago (August 10, 1983) (Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films)
December 1995; 30 years ago (December 1995)
FounderJerry Bruckheimer
Don Simpson
HeadquartersSanta Monica, California, U.S.
Area served
Worldwide
ProductsMotion pictures
ServicesFilm production
OwnerJerry Bruckheimer
DivisionsJerry Bruckheimer Television
Websitejbfilms.com

Jerry Bruckheimer Films Inc. (JBF) is an American film production company formed by Jerry Bruckheimer in December 1995, after cutting his ties with film producer Don Simpson before his death in 1996. It produces blockbuster films such as the Pirates of the Caribbean film series.

The production logo of the company shows a tree without leaves, on which leaves appear when struck by lightning. As the camera pans out, the name "Jerry Bruckheimer Films" appears. The tree was modeled after an oak on a Kentucky property owned by Bruckheimer. According to Bruckheimer, the lightning bolt that strikes the tree symbolizes "the power of an idea".

History

Longtime producer Jerry Bruckheimer co-founded Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films in 1983 with Don Simpson; it was initially an affiliate production company of Paramount Pictures. Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films produced such hits as (among others) the franchises Beverly Hills Cop and Bad Boys. After breaking up an alliance with Paramount Pictures, he had moved to The Walt Disney Studios in 1991, and the production company produced such hits for Disney as Crimson Tide (1995) and The Rock (1996).

Jerry Bruckheimer Films was founded in 1995 by Bruckheimer, after he cut ties with Simpson; its first movie under that branding was Simon West's action thriller movie Con Air (1997), starring Nicolas Cage. The company is currently headquartered in Santa Monica, California. He established a first-look deal with Disney producing films for the Walt Disney Pictures, Touchstone Pictures, and Hollywood Pictures banners. In 2013, the company shifted ties from Disney to Paramount after 22 years working at the studio. The company subsequently went independent in 2020.

The company also has a television production division, Jerry Bruckheimer Television (also Jerry Bruckheimer TV or JBTV), which is best known for producing (among others) the television franchise CSI and Netflix's urban fantasy superhero television series Lucifer. This division was originally formed in 1996, with the first television production being an adaptation of the 1995 film Dangerous Minds, followed by Soldier of Fortune, Inc., a syndicated television series the company is working with Rysher Entertainment. In June 2016, the division became an independent outfit, ending a 15-year exclusive deal with Warner Bros. Television. In July 2017, the division signed a contract with CBS Television Studios.

Filmography

Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films (1983–1996; 2003; 2020–2024)

1980s

1990s

2000s

2020s

Jerry Bruckheimer Films (1997–present)

1990s

2000s

2010s

2020s

Television division

Jerry Bruckheimer Television was founded on August 28, 1996, as the television production division of Jerry Bruckheimer Films. The division became one of the most prominent television production companies in the United States, particularly known for its crime drama series. At its peak in the 2005–06 television season, Bruckheimer made history as the first producer to have 10 shows air in a single season. Three of his television series simultaneously ranked among the top 10 most-watched programs in the United States. The division ended a 15-year exclusive deal with Warner Bros. Television in June 2016, becoming an independent outfit. In July 2017, it signed an overall deal with CBS Television Studios.

Jerry Bruckheimer Television
TypeDivision
IndustryTelevision
FoundedAugust 28, 1996; 30 years ago (1996-08-28)
FounderJerry Bruckheimer
Headquarters
Santa Monica, California
,
United States
ServicesTelevision production
OwnerJerry Bruckheimer

TV series

Title Original run Network Notes
Dangerous Minds1996–1997ABC
Soldier of Fortune, Inc.1997–1999First-run syndication
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation2000–2015CBSco-production with CBS Productions (seasons 1–6), CBS Television Studios (seasons 7–15) and Alliance Atlantis (seasons 1–8)
The Amazing Race2001–presentco-production with CBS Studios, ABC Signature (seasons 1–36), 20th Television (season 37–), Earthview, Inc. (seasons 1–2), Worldrace Productions (season 3–present) and Amazing Race Productions (season 3–present)
CSI: Miami2002–2012co-production with CBS Productions (seasons 1–5), CBS Television Studios (seasons 5–10) and Alliance Atlantis (seasons 1–6)
Without a Trace2002–2009co-production with CBS Productions (seasons 1–4), CBS Paramount Network Television (2006–2009) (seasons 5–7) and Warner Bros. Television
Profiles from the Front Line2003ABCco-production with Warner Bros. Television and Profiles Television Productions
Skin2003–2005Fox/SOAPnetco-production with Warner Bros. Television and Hoosier Karma Productions
Cold Case2003–2010CBSco-production with CBS Productions (seasons 1–3), CBS Television Studios (seasons 4–7) and Warner Bros. Television
CSI: NY2004–2013co-production with CBS Productions (seasons 1–2), CBS Television Studios (seasons 3–9) and Alliance Atlantis (seasons 1–4)
E-Ring2005–2006NBCco-production with Warner Bros. Television
Just Legal2005–2006The WBco-production with Warner Bros. Television
Close to Home2005–2007CBSco-production with Hoosier Karma and Warner Bros. Television
Justice2006–2007Foxco-production with Warner Bros. Television
Modern Men2006The WBco-production with Marsh McCall Productions and Warner Bros. Television
Eleventh Hour2008–2009CBSco-production with Granada America and Warner Bros. Television
The Forgotten2009–2010ABCco-production with Warner Bros. Television
Chase2010–2011NBCco-production with Warner Bros. Television
Miami Medical2010CBSco-production with Warner Bros. Television and Skim Milk Productions
Take the Money & Run2011ABCco-production with Warner Horizon Television and Profiles Television Productions
Hostages2013–2014CBSco-production with Warner Bros. Television and Nana.10.Co.il
CSI: Cyber2015–2016co-production with CBS Productions
Lucifer2016–2021Fox/Netflixco-production with Warner Bros. Television and DC Entertainment
Training Day2017CBSco-production with Warner Bros. Television
L.A.'s Finest2019–2020Spectrum Originals
  • credited as Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films
  • co-production with Sony Pictures Television, 2.0 Entertainment, The Brandons and Green Eggs and Pam Productions
Council of Dads2020NBCco-production with Universal Television and Midwest Livestock Productions
Hightown2020–2024Starzco-production with Lionsgate Television (season 3)
CSI: Vegas2021–2024CBSco-production with CBS Studios and Trace Pictures
American Gigolo2022Showtimeco-production with Paramount Television Studios and Three Rivers Entertainment
Fire Country2022–presentCBSco-production with CBS Studios
National Treasure: Edge of History2022–2023Disney+co-production with ABC Signature
The Real CSI: Miami2024–presentCBSco-production with Magical Elves
Sheriff Country2025–presentco-production with CBS Studios, Midwest Livestock Productions and Daily Dramatic Productions
Boston Blueco-production with CBS Studios and The Brandons
Spin-off of Blue Bloods

TV films

Notes

  1. ↑ JBF reuses the Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films name and logo for sequels to movies originally co-produced by Don Simpson.

References

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