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.
WBD studio executive to oversee cable networks
The head of WBD's television studio business is set to oversee the company's cable TV networks in the coming months.
DoorDash brings free Max with Ads to some DashPass members
DoorDash is offering free access to a major streaming service as an incentive for its DashPass membership service.
Cartoon Network shuts down U.S. website, redirects fans to Max
Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) has scrubbed the American version of its Cartoon Network channel from the Internet.
CNN to launch American version of “Have I Got News For You”
Former "Daily Show" correspondent Roy Wood, Jr. will host the U.S. version of the show, starting in September.
WBD launches “CNN Originals” free streaming channel
WBD has debuted a new free, ad-supported streaming channel that offers documentaries and docuseries from CNN.
WBD grows streaming subscribers, takes impairment charge after losing NBA rights
WBD saw its direct-to-consumer subscribers grow during Q2, but the company also reported a $9 billion impairment charge associated with the loss of NBA games.
TNT keeping Charles Barkely, getting Savannah Bananas games
Warner Bros Discovery is keeping TNT Sports talent Charles Barkley, and will add five Savannah Bananas games to its sports roster this month.
Venu Sports reveals $43 per month “launch price”
The price falls on the lower end of the $40 to $50 per month estimate offered by analysts and streaming media experts.
WBD sees 1 billion minutes streamed from Paris Olympics coverage
The company holds the pan-European rights to the games, available through Max, Discovery Plus and Eurosport.
Kantar: Disney Plus saw more subscriptions in U.K. during Q2
Disney Plus had 19 percent of the new subscriber market in the U.K., with Amazon's Prime Video coming in second at 14 percent.
WBD sues NBA for rejecting TV rights offer
WBD has made good on its threat to take "appropriate action" against the NBA by suing the league over its new TV deal.
Disney, WBD launch bundle with Hulu, Disney Plus & Max
The bundle costs $17 per month with ads across all three services, or $30 per month for uninterrupted streaming.