House Of The Dragon Or Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power — Which Do Benzinga Followers Prefer? Two of the most anticipated new television series are launching on streaming platforms in August and September. Benzinga · Aug 22, 2022
HBO Max's big shakeup continues. The latest victim: 'Sesame Street' LOS ANGELES — It's a not-so-sunny day for "Sesame Street" as Warner Bros. Discovery continues to shake things up at HBO Max. Los Angeles Times · Aug 22, 2022
HBO Max cuts dozens of titles in a cost-cutting move before a merger with Discovery+ HBO Max is pulling 36 titles from its streaming platform this week. The move isn't a kid-friendly one, with the service dumping several animated shows such as Infinity Train and Summer Camp Island. WEKU · Aug 19, 2022
TV station owner Nexstar acquires a controlling stake in CW Network LOS ANGELES — Nexstar Media Group, the country's largest TV station owner, has acquired a controlling stake in the CW Network from its co-owners Paramount Global and Warner Bros. Discovery. Los Angeles Times · Aug 15, 2022
YouTube Advances Plans for Streaming Video Marketplace YouTube is planning to launch an online store for streaming video services and has renewed talks with entertainment companies about participating in the platform, according to people close to the recent discussions. Bangkok Post · Aug 15, 2022
Warner Bros Discovery ‘condemns’ JK Rowling death threat Harry Potter author received a death threat on Twitter after posting in support of Salman Rushdie The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2022
Disney+ subscribers are going to have to pay more to avoid commercials Disney+ subscribers will start seeing ads on the popular streaming service in December. That is, unless they opt to pay more. Los Angeles Times · Aug 10, 2022
HBO Max sci-fi shows in 2022 and beyond: Has your favorite series been canceled? HBO Max isn't what it used to be. Warner Bros. Discovery is slashing upcoming shows and movies, and sci-fi fans could be hit hard. Here's what's canceled and what's safe so far. Inverse · Aug 9, 2022
John Oliver slams Warner Bros. over ‘Batgirl’ cancellation while explaining monkeypox LOS ANGELES — John Oliver managed to weave a pointed dig at his employer, Warner Bros. Discovery, into the latest episode of “Last Week Tonight,” which focused on the spread of the monkeypox virus. Los Angeles Times · Aug 8, 2022
Is your favorite HBO Max show safe? The unexpected vaulting of "Batgirl" was not even where the bloodletting started. We can only guess how it ends Salon · Aug 7, 2022
Warner Bros. Discovery Weighs Free Ad-Supported Streaming Plan Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. is exploring launching a free, ad-supported streaming service, its chief executive said, the latest effort by a streaming giant to reach a broader audience as the competition for users intensifies. Bangkok Post · Aug 6, 2022
House of the 'House of the Dragon' Is On Fire: Why Is Warner Bros. Discovery Stock Tanking? Since being spun off from AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T), media company Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ: WBD) has seen shares fall. An earnings report and a new strategy shift are sending shares down further Friday. Benzinga · Aug 5, 2022
Warner Bros. Discovery stock drops after disappointing forecast Shares of Warner Bros. Discovery sank Friday after the media and entertainment giant reported disappointing earnings and lowered profit projections for the recently combined company. Los Angeles Times · Aug 5, 2022
'Batgirl' got the chop, but 'The Flash' is on track despite allegations against Ezra Miller The DC film universe is in the middle of a shakeup, but unscathed from the fallout is "The Flash," starring the embattled Ezra Miller. Los Angeles Times · Aug 5, 2022
Los Angeles Times · Aug 5, 2022 Combined HBO Max and Discovery+ to launch in 2023 as Warner Bros. Discovery rejects AT&T strategy LOS ANGELES — Warner Bros. Discovery gave more details about its plan to combine streaming services HBO Max and Discovery+ into one offering, as the company seeks a more disciplined strategy to succeed in the streaming wars amid wild speculation about its future.
Inverse · Aug 4, 2022 Warner Bros. Discovery CEO announces ten-year “reset” plan for DCEU Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav is rebuilding the DC franchise to look like Marvel's, and why he killed 'Batgirl.'
Los Angeles Times · Aug 4, 2022 Combined HBO Max and Discovery+ to launch in 2023 as Warner Bros. Discovery rejects AT&T strategy LOS ANGELES — Warner Bros. Discovery gave more details about its plan to combine streaming services HBO Max and Discovery+ into one offering, as the company seeks a more disciplined strategy to succeed in the streaming wars amid wild speculation about its future.
Los Angeles Times · Aug 3, 2022 Warner Bros. axes $90 million ‘Batgirl’ movie. Directors ‘saddened and shocked’ LOS ANGELES — Warner Bros. has scrapped plans to release a nearly finished “Batgirl” movie that was planned for the streaming service HBO Max, according to two people familiar with the matter who were not authorized to speak publicly.
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 3, 2022 Nearly finished, $90 million ‘Batgirl’ movie shelved by Warner Bros. Directors ‘saddened and shocked’ that their superhero movie, meant for HBO Max, has been buried.
The Guardian - US · Aug 3, 2022 Batgirl directors respond to surprise axing of film: ‘We still can’t believe it’ Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah have released a statement to express shock and sadness over the decision for their already shot film to be killed
Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 3, 2022 Warner Bros. Axes ‘Batgirl,’ Won’t Release $90M HBO Max Film Warner Bros. has axed the $90 million “Batgirl” film planned for HBO Max, according to a person connected with the film who was not authorized to speak publicly about it. The decision was highly unusual for such a high-priced and high-profile movie. But the studio ultimately decided “Batgirl” didn’t merit…
The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2022 Warner Bros. axes 'Batgirl,' won't release $90M HBO Max film Warner Bros
Los Angeles Times · Aug 3, 2022 Warner Bros. axes $90 million 'Batgirl' movie that had been planned for HBO Max LOS ANGELES — Warner Bros. has scrapped plans to release a nearly finished "Batgirl" movie that was planned for the streaming service HBO Max, according to two people familiar with the matter who were not authorized to speak publicly.
WEKU · Aug 3, 2022 Warner Bros. kills off 'Batgirl' movie, $90 million in Sorry, DC universe fans: the movie, which starred 'In The Heights' actress Leslie Grace in the title role, will not be released theatrically or on HBO Max.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 3, 2022 Tax concerns axed Batgirl, but studios will suffer if they become too cynical Hollywood has always been hard-hearted – but now more than ever, it needs to remember that films are more than just profit-generating ‘content’