Warner Bros Discovery has named its international executive team, headed by Gerhard Zeiler. WarnerMedia’s former EMEA and Asia president Priya Dogra (pictured) will become president & MD for EMEA (excluding Poland), overseeing all Warner Bros Discovery operations in the region from her London base. She will be responsible for integrating and operating the International divisions […]
Ateme a global player in video compression, delivery, and streaming solutions with innovation at its core, has announced the creation of a strategic Advisory Board composed of five industry luminaries. Ateme says the Advisory Board will serves as a resource to its executive leadership, helping the company address the transformation of the industry by reflecting […]
CNN+, the premium pay-service from the global news broadcaster, is suffering despite launching just some three weeks ago. CNN’s long-time CFO Brad Ferrier (since 1995) has been laid off, and all marketing spend cancelled according to local reports. Ferrier has been replaced by Discovery’s CFO for streaming, Neil Chugani. The changes come with rumours that […]
The Warner Bros Pictures global blockbuster, from writer/director Matt Reeves, The Batman, starring Robert Pattinson in the dual role of Gotham City’s vigilante detective and his alter ego, reclusive billionaire Bruce Wayne, will be available to stream on HBO Max on April 18th. The Batman will also air on HBO in the US April 23rd. […]
The group behind the Las Vegas Sands hotel (the world’s largest operator of fully integrated resorts) has agreed to acquire three video game companies – Doppio, Oktagon, and Metagame Studio – via Fortis, a wholly owned subsidiary. The deal is said to be another step in Las Vegas Sands’ core mission to become an accessible […]
Discovery has announced the future executive leadership team for Warner Bros Discovery, ahead of the close of the company’s transaction to combine its non-fiction and international entertainment and sports businesses with WarnerMedia’s premium entertainment, sports and news assets. David Zaslav, the future CEO of Warner Bros Discovery, commented: “We are so excited to bring the […]
BBC Three has acquired hit US reality dating competition, FBoy Island, from Warner Bros International Television production. Hosted by comedian Nikki Glaser, FBoy Island follows the adventures of Sarah, Nakia and CJ – three women all looking to get into a serious relationship with men who really care about them. The good news is they […]
YouTube has announced it will now stream free, ad-supported TV content, allowing US viewers to watch full seasons of TV shows – around 4,000 episodes in total – with launch titles including Hell’s Kitchen, Andromeda, Are We There Yet?, Heartland and many more. Users can access these titles and up to 100 new additions each […]
Discovery has announced that the Company’s stockholders have approved various matters relating to the acquisition of WarnerMedia from AT&T to create Warner Bros Discovery. The transaction will bring together WarnerMedia’s entertainment, sports and news assets with Discovery’s non-fiction and international entertainment and sports businesses. At a Special Meeting of Discovery Stockholders, based on estimated preliminary […]
Viaplay has rolled out in the Netherlands with a combination of premium live sports, Viaplay Originals, Hollywood films and series, and kids content. The service comprises a single package with an introductory price of €9.99 per month (regular price from August: €13.99 per month), and is available through distribution partners KPN, VodafoneZiggo, T-Mobile Netherlands and […]