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Max launching Basic with Ads in new markets

Max, the streaming service from Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) is launching its Basic with Ads plan in Spain, Portugal and Andorra on April 8th, taking the advertising supported subscription plan availability to 14 markets in Europe. Spain and Andorra will cost €6.99 a month and Portugal €5.99. Existing markets include France, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Romania, […]

April 4, 2025

Max goes live in Australia

Max, the SVoD service from Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) is officially live in Australia. The platform brings together HBO’s programming, Warner Bros’ films and series, Discovery’s real-life entertainment, and the best of fan-favourite collections and more. Max will bring local viewers exclusive access to season 2 of the hit series The Last of Us on […]

March 31, 2025

Sweden: Max on Tele2

Tele2 and Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) have entered a partnership to intergrate the Max streaming streaming service into Tele2’s entertainment offerings in Sweden. Available immediately, Tele2’s TV customers can enjoy an expanded selection of content, including HBO Original series such as The White Lotus and The Last of Us alongside popular local content such as […]

March 24, 2025

Max announces second season of The Eastern Gate

Max has announced that The Eastern Gate is the best performing local original production ever in Europe and will return for a second season with the script already under development. The Eastern Gate, directed by Jan P. Matuszyński, is an action thriller that showcases a modern espionage game amid brewing international conflict and rising tensions. […]

March 24, 2025

Max to debut The Last Of Us S2 with American Sign Language

Max has announced that Season 2 of HBO original drama series The Last Of Us will be available to stream in American Sign Language (ASL) alongside the show’s episodes each week beginning with the season debut on April 13th. Season 1 of the series will also be available to stream in ASL starting March 31st. […]

March 20, 2025

Research: SVoD services struggling for identity

Hub Entertainment Research has released its annual Evolution of Video Branding study, which tracks how branding of networks, providers, and shows impact what viewers choose to watch. The latest findings confirm that while viewers may be aware of many streaming services, they struggle to make sense of what exactly makes one service better than another. […]

March 17, 2025

Max goes live in Turkey in April

Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) has announced that its streaming service Max will officially launch in Turkey on April 15th. BluTV will evolve into Max, an advanced platform with enhanced features and functionality, leveraging BluTV’s local storytelling power and combining it with a rich lineup of content. With Max, subscribers will continue to enjoy BluTV  shows […]

March 4, 2025

WBD FY revenues dip, but hails DTC success

Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) has reported financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31st 2024. In a letter to shareholders, the company said: “Warner Bros Discovery ended the year stronger and more agile. Nowhere was that progress more prominent than in the success of our Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) segment, where we are on track […]

February 27, 2025

Max drops plans for sports tier in US

Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) has announced that the sports and news content within the Max streaming platform will remain available at no additional cost to Standard and Premium tier subscribers in the US. It was originally announced that a B/R Sports add-on would become available to Max subscribers at an additional cost. “This path will […]

February 27, 2025

Max launching in Australia in March

Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) has announced that its streaming service Max will launch direct to consumer in Australia on March 31st. Max brings together the best from iconic brands such as HBO, Warner Bros, the DC Universe, Harry Potter and Discovery, as well as Cartoon Network, TLC, ID, HGTV and more, all in one place.   […]

February 26, 2025