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entertainment1 year ago

Sesame Street Seeks New Streaming Platform After HBO Max Exit

Warner Bros. Discovery will not renew its deal with Sesame Workshop, meaning new episodes of Sesame Street will no longer premiere on Max after the next season. This decision is part of a strategic shift to focus on adult and broader family content. Current episodes will remain available on Max until 2027, but the show will need a new streaming platform for future episodes. Sesame Street initially moved to HBO in 2016, with episodes later available on PBS.

business1 year ago

Warner Bros. Discovery Stock Soars Amid Major Business Restructuring

Warner Bros. Discovery announced a new corporate structure that separates its cable networks from its streaming business, creating two divisions: "Global Linear Networks" and "Streaming & Studios." This restructuring aims to provide more strategic flexibility and has led to a 15% surge in the company's stock. Analysts anticipate further mergers and acquisitions in the industry, and Warner Bros. Discovery has already sold MotorTrend Group to Hearst Magazines.

business1 year ago

Warner Bros. Discovery Restructures, Eyes Future Deals with Business Split

Warner Bros. Discovery is restructuring into two divisions, separating its struggling cable TV business from its streaming and studios operations, to better position itself for future strategic opportunities. This move aims to enhance flexibility and align the company with evolving media landscapes, potentially setting the stage for mergers or acquisitions. The restructuring is expected to be completed by mid-2025, as the company focuses on growing its streaming services amidst declining cable TV revenues.

business1 year ago

Warner Bros. Discovery Restructures, Splits TV and Streaming Divisions

Warner Bros. Discovery announced a restructuring plan to divide its business into linear and streaming units, leading to a 15% surge in its shares. The new global linear networks division will include channels like CNN and HGTV, while the streaming and studios unit will encompass Warner Bros. film studios and the Max platform, including HBO. This move aims to streamline operations and enhance growth, with completion expected by mid-next year.

business1 year ago

Warner Bros. Discovery Restructures, Splits Streaming and Cable Units

Warner Bros. Discovery is restructuring its business into two separate units for linear networks and streaming/studios, aiming to enhance value creation and potentially spin off its cable channels entirely by mid-2025. This move follows a $9.1 billion writedown on its channels and aligns with industry trends, as companies like Comcast and Disney also reconsider their cable TV strategies.

business1 year ago

Warner Bros. Discovery Restructures, Boosting Stock and Strategic Opportunities

Warner Bros. Discovery, led by CEO David Zaslav, is reorganizing its corporate structure to separate its global linear TV division from its streaming and studios division. This move aims to enhance strategic flexibility and unlock shareholder value, with the reorganization expected to be completed by mid-2025. The decision follows similar strategies by other media companies like Comcast and Disney, as the traditional TV business faces challenges from declining subscriber numbers and the rise of streaming services.

business1 year ago

Warner Bros. Discovery Restructures, Splits TV and Streaming Units

Warner Bros. Discovery is restructuring into two distinct operating divisions, one for linear TV networks and another for production studios and streaming platforms, to enhance strategic flexibility and unlock shareholder value. This move follows Comcast's plan to spin off its NBCUniversal cable networks and may lead to potential deal-making between the companies. The reorganization is expected to be completed by mid-2025, with HBO included in the streaming and studios assets due to its connection with the Max streaming service.

business1 year ago

Warner Bros. Discovery Restructures, Splits TV and Streaming Divisions

Warner Bros. Discovery has announced a new corporate structure, consolidating its operations into two divisions: Global Linear Networks and Streaming & Studios. This restructuring aims to enhance strategic flexibility and unlock shareholder value, amid speculation of potential mergers and acquisitions. The move is seen as a response to the declining performance of linear networks, with plans to implement the new structure by mid-2025. CEO David Zaslav emphasized the focus on cash flow from linear networks and growth in streaming and studios.

business1 year ago

Warner Bros. Discovery Restructures for Strategic Flexibility and Growth

Warner Bros. Discovery has announced a new corporate structure to enhance strategic flexibility and unlock shareholder value by dividing into two main divisions: Global Linear Networks and Streaming & Studios. This restructuring aims to focus on profitability and growth, with the company expecting to complete the changes by mid-2025. The move is designed to better align the organization with evolving media landscapes and create opportunities for future strategic initiatives.

business1 year ago

Comcast and Warner Bros. Discovery Forge Global Distribution Partnership

Warner Bros. Discovery and Comcast have signed long-term distribution agreements to deliver Warner's content across Comcast's Xfinity and Sky platforms in the US, UK, and Ireland. The deals include the continued carriage of HBO and the integration of ad-supported versions of Max and Discovery+ into Comcast's streaming bundles. This agreement expands Warner's reach and resolves previous legal disputes over content rights, particularly concerning the upcoming launch of Max in the UK and Ireland in 2026.

sports1 year ago

ESPN Secures 'Inside the NBA' in Landmark Deal with WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery and ESPN have agreed to a deal allowing WBD to continue producing 'Inside the NBA' for ESPN starting in the 2025-26 season, despite TNT no longer airing NBA games. However, Shaquille O'Neal's contract with WBD expires in July 2025, creating uncertainty about his future on the show. While O'Neal is interested in staying, he is frustrated by the lack of contract clarity. He has options to explore, including deals with Amazon, NBC, or ESPN, but fans hope he re-signs with WBD.

sports1 year ago

'Inside the NBA' to Air on ESPN and ABC After TNT Settlement

"Inside the NBA," TNT's popular basketball studio show, will now also air on ABC and ESPN following a settlement between the NBA and Warner Bros. Discovery, TNT's parent company. The agreement allows TNT Sports to retain global rights outside the U.S. and continue producing the show with its current panelists, including Charles Barkley and Shaquille O'Neal. This settlement follows a lawsuit by TNT Sports after the NBA's $77 billion deal with ESPN, NBC, and Amazon. The new agreement extends TNT's partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery for 11 years.

business1 year ago

Warner Bros. Discovery Stock Soars with Max Streaming Surge and M&A Optimism

Warner Bros. Discovery's stock surged over 11% following strong Q3 results, driven by the success of its Max streaming service, which saw a 9% revenue increase and a significant rise in global subscribers. The company anticipates exceeding its $1 billion streaming profit target by 2025. CEO David Zaslav expressed optimism about potential media industry consolidation under the incoming Trump administration. Despite streaming gains, WBD's linear TV and film studio segments faced challenges, with declining ad revenue and box office performance.

business1 year ago

Warner Bros. CEO Calls 'Joker 2' Disappointing Amid Breakup Speculation

Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav admitted that "Joker 2" was disappointing, impacting the company's financial performance. During a call with investors, executives faced questions about the potential breakup of the media conglomerate due to its declining earnings and significant debt. The company is struggling with the transition to streaming as traditional cable networks lose subscribers. Analysts questioned the benefits of maintaining the current portfolio, while Zaslav acknowledged the need for industry consolidation amid "generational disruption."