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 rebrands BT Sport to TNT Sports in UK
Warner Bros Discovery relaunched its British sports network BT Sport under the TNT Sports name in the UK and Ireland this week.
ITV eases off potential acquisition of All3 Media
ITV says it is no longer "actively exploring" a potential acquisition of production company All3 Media
GQ alters, then removes, essay critical of David Zaslav
Lifestyle magazine GQ altered, then deleted, an article critical of WBD CEO David Zaslav, apparently at the urging of the entertainment company.
American companies taking bigger slice of European TV market
American media firms are taking a bigger slice of the European TV market, with several companies listed among the largest owners of channels and streaming services.
Live CNN programming coming to Max outside U.S.
Warner Bros Discovery is in the process of adding live CNN content to Max in overseas markets.
Turner Classic Movies to stop broadcasting in UK
A localized version of Turner Classic Movies in the United Kingdom will shut down next week.
WBD begins new round of layoffs in cable TV division
Pink slips are going out at legacy Turner and Discovery channels, including Turner Classic Movies
Fox News grabs highest ratings for Trump arraignment
The network was locked in a fierce battle with MSNBC for overall and prime-time viewers.
Chris Licht to step down as president of CNN
Embattled CNN President Chris Licht will step down from the network and leave Warner Bros Discovery this week, with Amy Entelis filling the role on an interim basis.
WBD largest broadcaster in Asia-Pacific region after merger
A merger between WarnerMedia and Discovery resulted in the new company becoming the biggest TV broadcaster in the Asia-Pacific region.
WBD wants to put more CNN content into Max streamer
WBD wants to put more content from CNN on its streaming service Max, but existing cable and satellite deals are complicating the matter.
WBD launches CNN Fast streaming channel in Europe
WBD has launched a new free, ad-supported streaming channel for the international version of its news channel CNN.