Background: PBS Films was founded in 1971 (thought films from 1971 made by the company have in credit text at the beginning of film) as a joint venture with PBS, CTW, WNET, KPBS, Warner Bros.,and WGBH. In 1997 the company was spun off Celluloid Reel Pictures Company, in 2002 20% of the company was bought by Studio Canal, 20% of the company was bought by Toei, and 10% was bought by BBC Worldwide. Today the company exists and releases its films on Home Media through MGM Home Entertainment. First Logo (1972-1977) Nicknames: The Everyman, The film Reel. Music and Sounds: A 15 note synth tune.