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RTL Germany

The logo of HBO Max. (Courtesy logo, Graphic designed by The Desk)

WBD to launch HBO Max in Germany early next year

News of the launch comes amid Paramount's aggressive takeover offers, and as WBD prepares to spin out its cable networks from its streaming business.

The logos of RTL and Sky Deutschland. (Courtesy image)

RTL Group acquires Sky Deutschland for $175 million

The deal will unite Germany's largest private TV broadcaster with the region's largest satellite TV service.

The opening lap of the 2010 Malaysian Grand Prix Formula 1 race. (Photo via Wikimedia Commons)

RTL, Comcast’s Sky to share certain sports rights in Germany

Formula 1 and top-tier soccer matches are among the live sports events that will be shared between the two major media brands.

A electronic newsgathering van used by German broadcaster RTL. (Photo by Matti Blume via Wikimedia Commons)

RTL creates ‘super bundle’ to compete with Netflix in Germany

RTL has created a new streaming package that includes live sports, music, audiobooks and on-demand videos.

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