VideoAmp, the advertising technology company, has announced the appointment of Peter Liguori as Chief Executive Officer. Liguori, who has served as Executive Chairman since 2023 and been a member of the VideoAmp Board for five years, will now lead the company into its next chapter. VideoAmp said that “the leadership changes mark a strategic step […]
HBO Max has received 142 Emmy nominations across 20 original programmes – its most nominations ever – for the upcoming 77th annual Emmy Awards. “These Emmy nominations highlight the exceptional craftsmanship and storytelling that define HBO Max,” commented Casey Bloys, Chairman & CEO, HBO & HBO Max Content. “From The Pitt and Noah Wyle’s standout […]
Production has commenced on the HBO Original Harry Potter television series at Warner Bros Studios Leavesden, UK. The series, which features Dominic McLaughlin (pictured) in the titular role, will debut in 2027 on HBO and HBO Max. The production begins with a raft of new cast announcements, including: Rory Wilmot as Neville Longbottom, Amos Kitson as Dudley Dursley, […]
HBO Max has given a series order to The Big Bang Theory spin-off Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, from Chuck Lorre Productions and Warner Bros Television. The comedy series will be executive produced by Chuck Lorre, Zak Penn and Bill Prady. It is the second spin-off series spawned from The Big Bang Theory following […]
Following the announcement in May that the Max streaming service would be returning to its HBO Max branding – the change has now officially rolled out. The Max website now redirects to hbomax.com, whilst Apple’s App Store includes a new version of the app that notes: “Same app. New-ish name. The plot twist everyone has […]
Asacha Media Group has announced that following its acquisition by Fremantle (in March 2024), and the subsequent successful integration of the Asacha portfolio of award-winning labels into Fremantle, Gaspard de Chavagnac, co-founder of Asacha, has stepped down as CEO to focus on new media investment projects. He will remain a shareholder of Mintee Productions which […]
On June 17th 1983, Enzo Tortora was arrested. To mark the anniversary, Max has released the first images from Portobello, the new series by Marco Bellocchio, dedicated to the dramatic story of the Italian TV host. The series is set to premiere on HBO Max in 2026. The clip shows the moment when Tortora, portrayed […]
Back in 2022, management advisor company McKinsey told Warner Bros that the media giant should combine itself with factual production specialist Discovery. The advice resulted in a reported fee of $55 million (€47.6m) for McKinsey. But in the period 2022-2025 McKinsey benefitted by another $37 million for advice issued to the now combined Warner Bros […]
Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) has announced that streaming service HBO Max, will launch direct-to-consumer in multiple new countries this July. The platform will become available in Albania, Armenia, Cyprus, Estonia, Georgia, Iceland, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta and Tajikistan, as it nears 100 markets. These countries join their European neighbours in accessing a lineup of […]
Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) has announced plans to separate the company, in a tax-free transaction, into two publicly traded companies, which it says will enable each to maximise its potential. The Streaming & Studios company will consist of Warner Bros Television, Warner Bros Motion Picture Group, DC Studios, HBO and HBO Max, as well as […]