New Line Cinema is an independent American film studio founded in 1967 that was acquired by TimeWarner in 1996. It is known for producing major franchises like The Lord of the Rings and creating many romantic comedies between 1996 and 2014. As a subsidiary of Warner Brothers Studio, which produces many comedies, New Line Cinema focused on romantic films targeted towards 16 to 28 year old audiences, especially women. These audiences can relate to the mature themes and actors frequently featured across multiple romantic films.