The early 20th century saw the rise of Hollywood as a major film production hub, with studios like Warner Bros. (founded in 1907), Paramount Pictures (founded in 1912), and Universal Pictures (founded in 1912) leading the way. These studios produced some of the most iconic films of the era, including Warner Bros.' "The Jazz Singer" (1927), the first feature-length talking picture, and Paramount's "Sunset Boulevard" (1950), a classic film noir.
Today, the entertainment industry is dominated by a few large conglomerates, including: The early 20th century saw the rise of