Warner Bros Discovery
Warner Bros Discovery is an international mass media conglomerate that was formed by the merger of AT&T’s WarnerMedia with Discovery, Inc. in April 2022. The company owns several domestic and international pay television channels — including CNN, TBS, TNT, the Discovery Channel, Animal Planet, HBO, Cinemax, Eurosport, AT&T Sportsnet, TVN Poland and Three (New Zealand) — along with streaming services Max (formerly HBO Max) and Discovery Plus. The company is based in New York City.
As of October 2026, Warner Bros Discovery is owned by Skydance, formerly Paramount Global.
Fox News leads October ratings; CNN, MS NOW report audience growth
All three networks reported milestones in October based on differing metrics, and all three logged substantial increases in digital engagement beyond TV.
RATINGS
Ernie Johnson to leave “Inside the NBA” after 37 seasons
Johnson said his decision was influenced by the demands of preparing for the show and a desire to spend more time with his family following heart problems.
Skydance mandates return-to-work, offers buyouts following Warner Bros acquisition
Eligible employees will receive individualized information about their buyout terms and a designated period to decide whether to accept the offer.
Report: Elon Musk makes $1 billion investment in Skydance
The investment comes as Skydance seeks additional equity financing while managing nearly $80 billion in debt and integrating Paramount and WBD.
NEW DETAILS
CNN correspondent Christiane Amanpour leaving network in June
Amanpour's program will move to a modified schedule before ending its run next May; her PBS program, which CNN produces, will end in December.
Google signs AI licensing partnership with CNN
CNN says it will receive compensation in exchange for providing Google with access to its content to train AI programs and features.
FIRST ON THE DESK
CNN to offer All Access subscription product in Canada, United Kingdom
All Access in both countries will offer live programming from CNN's U.S. and International channels, along with video on-demand content.
Report: NASCAR mulls moving some events from TNT to CBS
TNT Sports currently holds rights to five NASCAR Cup Series races each summer — but moving some races to CBS could boost the visibility of the sport.
Discovery Plus gets price hike in U.S., first under Skydance ownership
The ad-supported tier is going up by $1, while ad-free streaming will cost $2 more. The service is bundled with Philo.
Skydance names sales, ads execs as WBD officials depart
The appointments follow the October 6 combination of Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery, which now operates under the Skydance name.
Skydance takes flight: Paramount closes acquisition of Warner Bros
The transaction combines Paramount Pictures and Warner Bros Pictures with television and streaming properties that include CBS, HBO, CNN, Paramount Plus and HBO Max.
Skydance is future name for Paramount-Warner Bros, co-CEO says
Skydance will serve as the parent company of Paramount and Warner Bros after next week; Paramount and WBD will maintain separate identities and business units.