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business1 year ago

Max Streaming Service Increases Ad-Free Plan Prices

Warner Bros. Discovery has increased the price of its ad-free Max streaming service by $1 to $16.99 per month, with the annual plan rising by $20 to $169.99. The ultimate ad-free tier will also see a $1 increase to $20.99 per month. Current subscribers will be notified 30 days before the changes take effect. The ad-supported plan remains at $9.99 per month. This move follows a trend of streaming platforms raising prices and offering bundled services.

entertainment1 year ago

"Harry Potter TV Series Set for 2026 Premiere on Max, J.K. Rowling in Talks with Studio Execs"

Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav announced that the Harry Potter TV series is set to premiere on the Max streaming service in 2026, spanning seven seasons to adapt each book in the franchise. The show will feature an all-new cast and is being produced by Warner Bros. TV for Max, with discussions ongoing to select a showrunner. J.K. Rowling has been involved in the project, despite controversy over her past statements, and has responded to potential boycotts with humor.

entertainmenttech2 years ago

Warner Bros. Discovery's Max Reveals European Rollout Plans for 2024

Warner Bros. Discovery will launch its Max streaming service in 22 European countries, starting with a rollout across its continental footprint in the spring. The service will include live-streamed sports content from Eurosport and simulcasts of local entertainment networks. The U.K., German, and Italian markets are not included initially due to existing output deals with Sky. Warner Bros. Discovery plans to expand Max's availability in key Asia Pacific territories after the European launch. The company's president, Gerhard Zeiler, stated that Max was "getting slightly profitable" and that the era of underpriced streaming content is coming to an end.

entertainmenttech2 years ago

Warner Bros. Discovery Announces Max's European Launch in 2024

Warner Bros. Discovery is set to launch its streaming service Max in France next summer, following a rollout in several European countries. Max will stream live sports in Europe, including coverage of the Olympic Games in Paris. While Warner Bros. Discovery currently has an exclusive partnership with Amazon Prime Video in France, it may maintain the pact until the end of the year. The company has identified France and Spain as key strategic markets and has commissioned original content in those territories. Warner Bros. Discovery aims to create a new culture and profitability in the streaming industry.

media2 years ago

CNN Announces Original Streaming Shows on Max with New Anchors

Warner Bros. Discovery plans to launch new original programs from CNN on its Max streaming service, featuring anchors such as Jim Sciutto, Bianna Golodryga, Rahel Solomon, and Christiane Amanpour. This move comes after the cancellation of CNN+ and reflects a shift towards making CNN programming available to cord-cutters. CNN's subscriber base is projected to decline, prompting the network to explore streaming options. Details of the project may be announced soon.

entertainmenttech2 years ago

Introducing Max: The Ultimate Streaming Service with 1000+ Movies and TV Episodes in 4K.

Warner Bros. launches its new "Max" streaming service, which merges HBO Max and Discovery+ content, and includes all HBO series and movies, Max Originals, and select series and movies from Warner Bros. and Discovery. The new Max service also features smarter recommendations, improved app performance, easier sign-in and navigation, new profile PINs for adult profiles, and new Hubs and genres. Max is available on Apple devices and can be streamed to a wealth of smart TVs, set-top boxes, and consoles. Max is currently only available in the U.S., but there are plans to launch Max in more countries by the end of the year.

business2 years ago

Max Rebranding Causes Warner Bros. Discovery Stock Dip

Shares in Warner Bros Discovery fell by just under 6 percent after the company unveiled Max, its refreshed streaming service that combines programming from both HBO Max and Discovery+. The newly-combined streamer aims to better compete against Netflix and Disney+ in the online video arena. Warner Bros Discovery hopes that shares will rebound when investors digest new programming for the Max service, which includes Harry Potter and The Conjuring TV shows, a new Game of Thrones spinoff, and a new Big Bang Theory spinoff. The company has 96.1 million streaming subscribers across HBO, HBO Max, and Discovery+.

entertainment2 years ago

Max: The New Flagship Streaming Service from Warner Bros. Discovery.

Warner Bros. Discovery announced the launch of its new streaming service, Max, which will combine HBO Max and Discovery+ offerings. The service will launch on May 23 and will feature original programming, including a new "The Big Bang Theory" series, a show set in "The Conjuring" universe, and a Chip and Joanna Gaines' Magnolia Network project. The platform will also feature content from linear channels such as Food Network, TLC, HGTV, and more.