Max: The New Streaming Service Combining HBO and Discovery+
Warner Bros.-Discovery's decision to rebrand HBO Max as "Max" and shift Discovery+ content onto it is a move away from app fragmentation, which most streaming companies dislike. However, the author believes that HBO Max is the best streaming service out there and should have been left alone. The article also discusses the value of TV sports rights and the increase in their valuations, as well as the importance of theaters for mid-to-big-budget movies. Finally, the author pays tribute to legendary cartoonist Al Jaffee and praises Netflix's "top 10 movies" list for featuring fun movies like The Last Stand.