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Judge approves settlement, clearing Paramount’s merger with Warner Bros Discovery
The states sued in July to block the merger, alleging the combination would reduce competition in theatrical films and cable programming.
Report: Paramount CEO wants HBO boss to lead streaming operations
Paramount CEO David Ellison has selected HBO content chief Casey Bloys to oversee streaming for the combined company as another executive is set to depart.
Warner Bros shareholders approve acquisition by Paramount
The deal still faces potential regulatory hurdles from federal and state officials.
Netflix agrees to acquire Warner Bros Discovery for $82.7 billion
Netflix has agreed to buy WBD’s studio, streaming platforms and IP for nearly $83 billion, contingent on WBD spinning off its cable networks by Q3 2026.
WBD rebrands some HBO, Cinemax cable channels
Three HBO channels and three Cinemax channels are getting new names.
WBD hires Sasha Breslau from ITV ahead of HBO Max rollout in U.K.
WBD has hired away one of ITV's top programming executives as the company readies the launch of HBO Max in the United Kingdom.
WBD to shut down some HBO, Cinemax multiplex channels
HBO Family and three Cinemax-branded channels will be closed as WBD focuses on spinning out its cable networks business.
WBD hits “undo” button on Max, will restore HBO Max name
The "Max" brand was supposed to convey "something for everyone." Turns out, the HBO brand name lent the service more prestige.
Max to offer “Last of Us” episodes with American Sign Language
Starting March 31, prior episodes of "The Last of Us" will include ASL interpretation, and the second season that begins on April 13 will, too.
WBD experiments with linear HBO channels in Max app
WBD is testing the integration of its linear HBO cable channels through the streaming service Max for a handful of subscribers.
Overseas growth juices subscriber gains at Warner Bros Discovery
WBD grew its streaming business by 7.5 million global subscribers during Q3; the company's CEO said he's a big believer in bundles.
Sling TV launches discount bundle with Max
Echostar's Sling TV is offering a special bundle when customers purchase Max with Sling Orange or Sling Blue.