Jerry Bruckheimer Films Explained

Jerry Bruckheimer Films Inc.
Former Name:	Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films (1983–1996; 2003; 2020–2024)
Type:	Public
Industry:	Entertainment/film industry
Founder:	Jerry Bruckheimer Don Simpson
Location:	Santa Monica, California, U.S.
Area Served:	Worldwide
Products:	Motion pictures
Services:	Film production
Owner:	Jerry Bruckheimer
Divisions:	Jerry Bruckheimer Television

Jerry Bruckheimer Films Inc. (JBF) is an American independent film production company formed by Jerry Bruckheimer in 1995, after cutting his ties with film producer Don Simpson before his death in 1996.^{[1] [2]} It produces blockbuster films such as the Pirates of the Caribbean film series.

Logo

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.^[3]

History

Longtime producer Jerry Bruckheimer founded Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films (also known as Jerry Bruckheimer/Don Simpson Films) in 1983 with Don Simpson; it was initially an affiliate production company of Paramount Pictures.^[4] 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).^[5]

Jerry Bruckheimer Films was founded in 1995 by Bruckheimer, after he cut ties with Simpson;^[1] 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 often produces movies with Walt Disney Pictures and Touchstone Pictures. In 2013, the company shifted ties from Disney to Paramount after 22 years working at the studio.^[6] The company subsequently went independent in 2020.^[7]

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 TV franchise CSI and Netflix's urban fantasy superhero TV series Lucifer.^[8] 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 TV series the company is working with Rysher Entertainment.^[9] In June 2016, the division became an independent outfit, ending a 15-year exclusive deal with Warner Bros. Television.^[10] In July 2017, the division signed a contract with CBS Television Studios.^[11]

Films

Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films (1983–2024)

1980s

• Flashdance (1983) (co-production with Paramount Pictures)
• Thief of Hearts (1984) (co-production with Paramount Pictures)
• Beverly Hills Cop (1984) (co-production with Paramount Pictures)
• Top Gun (1986) (co-production with Paramount Pictures)
• Beverly Hills Cop II (1987) (co-production with Paramount Pictures)

1990s

• Days of Thunder (1990) (first logo; co-production with Paramount Pictures)
• The Ref (1994) (co-production with Touchstone Pictures; executive produced)
• Bad Boys (1995) (co-production with Columbia Pictures)
• Crimson Tide (1995) (co-production with Hollywood Pictures)
• Dangerous Minds (1995) (co-production with Hollywood Pictures)
• The Rock (1996) (last film co-produced with Don Simpson before he died post-production; co-production with Hollywood Pictures)

2000s

• Bad Boys II (2003) (co-production with Columbia Pictures)

2020s

• Bad Boys for Life (2020) (co-production with Columbia Pictures, 2.0 Entertainment and Overbrook Entertainment)
• (2022) (co-production with Paramount Pictures and Skydance Media)^[12]
• (2024) (co-production with Columbia Pictures, 2.0 Entertainment and Westbrook Studios)
• (2024) (co-production with Eddie Murphy Productions; distributed by Netflix)^[13]

Jerry Bruckheimer Films (1997–present)

1990s

• Con Air (1997) (co-production with Touchstone Pictures)
• Armageddon (1998) (co-production with Touchstone Pictures and Valhalla Motion Pictures)
• Enemy of the State (1998) (co-production with Touchstone Pictures and Scott Free Productions)

2000s

• Gone in 60 Seconds (2000) (co-production with Touchstone Pictures)
• Coyote Ugly (2000) (co-production with Touchstone Pictures)
• Remember the Titans (2000) (co-production with Walt Disney Pictures and Technical Black Films)
• Pearl Harbor (2001) (co-production with Touchstone Pictures)
• Black Hawk Down (2001) (co-production with Columbia Pictures, Revolution Studios and Scott Free Productions)
• Bad Company (2002) (co-production with Touchstone Pictures and Stillking Productions)
• Kangaroo Jack (2003) (co-production with Warner Bros. Pictures and Castle Rock Entertainment)
• (2003) (co-production with Walt Disney Pictures)
• Veronica Guerin (2003) (co-production with Touchstone Pictures)
• King Arthur (2004) (co-production with Touchstone Pictures, World 2000 Entertainment and Green Hills Productions)
• National Treasure (2004) (co-production with Walt Disney Pictures, Junction Entertainment and Saturn Films)
• Glory Road (2006) (co-production with Walt Disney Pictures, Texas Western Productions and Glory Road Productions)
• (2006) (co-production with Walt Disney Pictures)
• Déjà Vu (2006) (co-production with Touchstone Pictures and Scott Free Productions)
• (2007) (co-production with Walt Disney Pictures)
• (2007) (co-production with Walt Disney Pictures, Junction Entertainment and Saturn Films)
• Confessions of a Shopaholic (2009) (co-production with Touchstone Pictures)
• G-Force (2009) (co-production with Walt Disney Pictures)

2010s

• Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (2010) (co-production with Walt Disney Pictures)
• The Sorcerer's Apprentice (2010) (co-production with Walt Disney Pictures, Saturn Films and Broken Road Productions)
• (2011) (co-production with Walt Disney Pictures)
• The Lone Ranger (2013) (co-production with Walt Disney Pictures, Infinitum Nihil and Blind Wink Productions)
• Deliver Us from Evil (2014) (co-production with Screen Gems)
• (2017) (co-production with Walt Disney Pictures)
• 12 Strong (2018) (co-production with Warner Bros. Pictures, Lionsgate, Alcon Entertainment, Black Label Media and Torridon Films)^[14]
• Gemini Man (2019) (co-production with Paramount Pictures, Skydance Media, Fosun Pictures and Alibaba Pictures)^[15]

2020s

• Secret Headquarters (2022) (co-production with Paramount Pictures; distributed by Paramount+)^[16]
• The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare (2024) (co-production with Lionsgate Films and Black Bear Pictures)^[17]
• Young Woman and the Sea (2024) (co-production with Walt Disney Pictures)^[18]

Upcoming films

• Beyblade (2025) (co-production with Paramount Pictures and Hasbro Entertainment)^[19]
• F1 (2025) (co-production with Apple Studios, Dawn Apollo Films, Plan B Entertainment and Apple TV+; distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures)^{[20] [21]}

Television

Jerry Bruckheimer Television
Type:	Division
Industry:	Television
Founder:	Jerry Bruckheimer
Hq Location City:	Santa Monica, California
Hq Location Country:	United States
Owner:	Jerry Bruckheimer
Services:	Television production

TV series

• Dangerous Minds (1996–1997) (ABC) (credited as Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films, co-production with Predawn Productions and Touchstone Television)
• Soldier of Fortune, Inc. (1997–1999) (first-run syndication) (credited as Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films, co-production with Rysher Entertainment)
• (2000–2015) (CBS) (co-production with Alliance Atlantis (2000–2008) (seasons 1–8), CBS Productions (2000–2006, 2015–2016) (seasons 1–6, spin-off), CBS Paramount Network Television (2006–2009) (seasons 7–9) and CBS Television Studios (2009–15) (seasons 10–15))
• The Amazing Race (2001–present) (CBS) (co-production with Earthview, Inc. (seasons 1–2), Worldrace Productions (season 3–present), CBS Productions (seasons 1–2), Amazing Race Productions (season 3–present), Touchstone Television (seasons 1–11), ABC Studios (seasons 12–31) and ABC Signature (season 32–present))
• (2002–2012) (CBS) (co-production with Alliance Atlantis (2002–08) (seasons 1–6), CBS Productions (2002–2006) (seasons 1–4), CBS Paramount Network Television (2006–2009) (seasons 5–7), CBS Television Studios (2009–2012) (seasons 8–10))
• Without a Trace (2002–2009) (CBS) (co-production with CBS Productions (2002–2006) (seasons 1–4), CBS Paramount Network Television (2006–2009) (seasons 5–7) and Warner Bros. Television)
• Profiles from the Front Line (2003) (ABC) (co-production with Profiles Television Productions and Warner Bros. Television)
• Skin (2003–2005) (Fox (episodes 1–3) and SOAPnet (episodes 4–8)) (co-production with Hoosier Karma Productions and Warner Bros. Television)
• Cold Case (2003–2010) (CBS) (co-production with CBS Productions (2003–2006) (seasons 1–3), CBS Paramount Network Television (2006–2009) (seasons 4–6), CBS Television Studios (2009–2010) (season 7) and Warner Bros. Television)
• (2004–2013) (CBS) (co-production with Alliance Atlantis (2004–2008) (seasons 1–4), CBS Productions (2004–2006) (seasons 1–2), CBS Paramount Network Television (2006–2009) (seasons 3–5) and CBS Television Studios (2009–2013) (seasons 6–9))
• E-Ring (2005–2006) (NBC) (co-production with Warner Bros. Television)
• Just Legal (2005–2006) (The WB) (co-production with Warner Bros. Television)
• Close to Home (2005–2007) (CBS) (co-production with Hoosier Karma and Warner Bros. Television)
• Justice (2006–2007) (Fox) (co-production with Warner Bros. Television)
• Modern Men (2006) (The WB) (co-production with Marsh McCall Productions and Warner Bros. Television)
• Eleventh Hour (2008–2009) (CBS) (co-production with Granada America and Warner Bros. Television)
• The Forgotten (2009–2010) (ABC) (co-production with Warner Bros. Television Distribution and Warner Bros. Television)
• Chase (2010–2011) (NBC) (co-production with Warner Bros. Television Distribution and Warner Bros. Television)
• Miami Medical (2010) (CBS) (co-production with Skim Milk Productions and Warner Bros. Television)
• Take the Money and Run (2011) (ABC) (co-production with Horizon Alternative Television and Profiles Television Productions)
• Hostages (2013–2014) (CBS) (co-production with Nana.10.Co.il and Warner Bros. Television)
• (2015–2016) (CBS) (co-production with CBS Productions)
• Lucifer (2016–2021) (Fox (2016–2018) and Netflix (2019–2021)) (co-production with DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Television)
• Training Day (2017) (CBS) (co-production with Warner Bros. Television)
• L.A.'s Finest (2019–2020) (Spectrum Originals) (credited as Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films; co-production with 2.0 Entertainment, The Brandons, Green Eggs and Pam Productions, and Sony Pictures Television)
• Council of Dads (2020) (NBC) (co-production with Midwest Livestock Productions and Universal Television)
• Hightown (2020–2024) (Starz) (co-production with Lionsgate Television (season 3))
• (2021–2024) (CBS) (co-production with Trace Pictures and CBS Studios)
• American Gigolo (2022) (Showtime) (co-production with Three Rivers Entertainment and Paramount Television Studios)
• Fire Country (2022–present) (CBS) (co-production with CBS Studios)
• (2022–2023) (Disney+) (co-production with ABC Signature and Disney Branded Television)

TV movies

• Max Q (1998) (co-production with Touchstone Television)
• Swing Vote (1999) (co-production with Columbia TriStar Television)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Jerry Bruckheimer. Variety. October 7, 2017 . en.
2. February 02. Rebecca Ascher-Walsh Updated. EST. 1996 at 05:00 AM. Don Simpson passes away. 2022-01-20. Entertainment Weekly. en.
3. News: Cieply. Michael. 2014-07-10. Eat Your Heart Out, MGM Kitty. en-US. The New York Times. 2021-07-09. 0362-4331.
4. News: 1983-08-10. Par Signs Simpson, Bruckheimer To A 3-Year Exclusivity. 3. Variety.
5. Web site: . 1991-01-21. Disney Gets Simpson-Bruckheimer. 2022-01-20. Variety. en-US.
6. Web site: Kroll. Justin. 2013-12-06. Jerry Bruckheimer Finalizes Producing Deal with Paramount. 2022-01-20. Variety. en-US.
7. Web site: Lang. Brent. 2020-12-10. Paramount Won't Renew Deal With Jerry Bruckheimer (EXCLUSIVE). 2022-01-20. Variety. en-US.
8. Web site: Jerry Bruckheimer Television. July 9, 2021. The TV IV. en.
9. News: Littleton . Cynthia . 1996-09-09 . Rysher gives green light to 'Soldier of Fortune, Inc.' . 38 . . 2023-07-04.
10. Web site: Birnbaum. Debra. Littleton. Cynthia. June 9, 2016. Jerry Bruckheimer Television Goes Independent, Ending 15-Year Run With Warner Bros. TV (EXCLUSIVE). July 9, 2021. Variety. en-US.
11. Web site: Goldberg. Lesley. July 12, 2017. Jerry Bruckheimer TV Inks Overall Deal With CBS. July 9, 2021. The Hollywood Reporter. en-US.
12. Web site: Top Gun: Maverick (2022) – Real Flying. Real G-Forces. Pure Adrenaline.. . Dec 18, 2019.
13. Web site: Kroll . Justin . 2022-04-08 . 'Beverly Hills Cop 4': Mark Molloy To Direct Next Installment For Netflix . 2022-04-09 . Deadline . en-US.
14. Web site: Film releases. July 9, 2021. Variety Insight.
15. Web site: Film releases. July 9, 2021. Variety Insight.
16. Web site: D'Alessandro. Anthony. June 2, 2021. Owen Wilson Movie 'Secret Headquarters' To Hit Theaters In Summer 2022. July 9, 2021. Deadline Hollywood. en-US.
17. Web site: Lionsgate Lands Domestic On Guy Ritchie, Jerry Bruckheimer & Black Bear's WWII Pic 'Ministry', Prime Video Splashes On Key Int'l Markets As Filming Begins. Deadline Hollywood. 13 February 2023. 13 February 2023.
18. Web site: Flemming Jr. . Mike . Disney Takes Plunge On 'Young Woman And The Sea'; 'Star Wars' Daisy Ridley, 'Kon-Tiki's Joachim Rønning Team On Tale Of First Woman To Swim English Channel . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220215064502/https://deadline.com/2020/12/daisy-ridley-disney-plus-movie-young-woman-and-the-sea-gertrude-ederle-joachim-ronning-jerry-bruckheimer-jeff-nathanson-first-woman-swim-english-channel-1234653227/ . February 15, 2022 . March 15, 2022 . en . December 9, 2020 . Deadline Hollywood.
19. Web site: Wiseman . Andreas . 2022-02-24 . Jerry Bruckheimer Producing Movie Based On Beyblade Toy Franchise For Paramount . 2022-03-19 . Deadline . en-US.
20. Web site: Apple Confirms Deal For Brad Pitt Formula One Film From 'Top Gun: Maverick' Director Joseph Kosinski . June 7, 2022 .
21. Web site: Apple Original Films’ Formula 1 Brad Pitt Movie Lands Summer 2025 Global Theatrical Release With Warner Bros. Anthony. D'Alessandro. Deadline Hollywood. June 17, 2024. June 18, 2024.