CNN falls behind Newsmax in ratings after Trump town hall
CNN viewership eroded in the two days following its town hall with Donald Trump, putting it behind conservative upstart Newsmax.
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 HBO Max and Discovery Plus. The company is based in New York City.
WBD offers preview of Max streamer in Apple App Store
The new Max service is expected to launch May 23, according to a new listing on the Apple App Store.
WBD bleeds cash, streaming swings to profit
Warner Bros Discovery posted a significant financial loss during its first quarter of the year, even as its streaming products started to earn a profit.
Hulu begins offering live feeds of PBS member stations
Hulu is adding three new knowledge-based networks to its live television offering, the company announced on Thursday.
Don Lemon, Tucker Carlson hire top media lawyer
Los Angeles-based Bryan Freedman has represented cable news talent in the past, including Megyn Kelly and Chris Cuomo.
CNN fires morning show host Don Lemon
CNN has fired Don Lemon, one of its more-prominent hosts, following an exposé published by an entertainment trade publication earlier this month.
Paramount files countersuit against WBD over ‘South Park’ rights
Paramount has counter-sued Warner Bros Discovery, alleging the media company hasn’t paid $50 million in licensing rights for “South Park.”
Slovak national broadcaster launches new sports channel
Slovakia’s national broadcaster has launched an online sports channel to bring more live events to sports fans there.
WBD unveils price hike, new name for streamer HBO Max
Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) will abandon its cornerstone streaming brand “HBO Max” in favor of a relaunched product called “Max.”
WBD nears deal to exit regional sports business
Warner Bros Discovery and Major League Baseball are close to a deal that would keep AT&T-branded regional sports networks operational through October.
