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WBD edges towards network spin-off?

Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) has announced a new corporate structure which it says is “designed to enhance its strategic flexibility and create potential opportunities to unlock additional shareholder value”. Under this new corporate structure, Warner Bros. Discovery will serve as the parent company for two operating divisions: Global Linear Networks: A linear television business that […]

December 12, 2024

WBD partners with IAEA on TV campaign

Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), part of the United Nations family, have announced a partnership that focuses on promoting and educating the public around nuclear science and the innovative solutions it brings for issues that our modern world faces, from climate change to growing hunger and beyond. While the […]

December 12, 2024

India: Prime Video adds CN Rewind

Prime Video in India has launched CN Rewind, Warner Bros Discovery’s new digital channel, as an add-on subscription. CN Rewind is curated exclusively for Prime Video in India, and brings Cartoon Network’s evergreen classics, including The Powerpuff Girls, Tom & Jerry, Scooby-Doo, Johnny Bravo, Looney tunes, Dexter’s Laboratory, Samurai Jack, Ed Edd n Eddy and […]

December 11, 2024

WBD UK commissions Auction House slate

Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) UK & Ireland has  announced the return of one of WBD’s most popular linear series The Yorkshire Auction House for its sixth season. Produced by STV Studios, the 20×60 episode run will find auctioneer Angus Ashworth traveling the nation decluttering homes filled with unique items, impressive collections and valued family heirlooms. […]

December 3, 2024

WBD Nordics appoints Sperling in GVP role

Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) Nordics has appointed Allan Sperling as the new Group Vice President, Programming, Networks & Streaming for the Nordic region, effective December 2nd. Sperling will be based out of Stockholm, overseeing strategic programme planning and operations for the company’s channel portfolios across Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland. With over two decades of […]

November 26, 2024

2024 UCI Track Champions League on WBD platforms

The UCI Track Champions League returns on November 23rd – with every moment from every race from each of the five rounds broadcast live on Warner Bros Discovery platforms in Europe, across Eurosport and its streaming platforms Max and discovery+. Throughout the series, which starts this weekend in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines – just outside of Paris -Eurosport […]

November 20, 2024

Max goes live in SE Asia

Max, the streaming service from Warner Bros Discovery (WBD), is now available to stream in Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand, as well as Taiwan and Hong Kong. Subscribers can watch iconic brands including HBO, Harry Potter, the DC Universe, Cartoon Network and Max Originals, as well as a selection of Hollywood movies, and real-life […]

November 19, 2024

NBA, WBD extend partnership

The NBA and Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) have reached an agreement that will extend their long-standing media partnership an additional 11 years. Per the terms of the agreement, the NBA and WBD will expand their business partnership including several components that will promote NBA content and accelerate the growth and reach of TNT Sports and […]

November 19, 2024

Max adds 7.2m subs in Q3

Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) today reported financial results for the quarter ended September 30th 2024. Q3 total revenues stood ar $9.6 billion (€8.9bn), a 3 per cent ex-FX decrease compared to the same period last year. Global DTC subscribers were at 110.5 million at the end of Q3, an increase of 7.2 million subscribers vs […]

November 7, 2024

AVIA: “Japan at tipping point from linear to digital services”

The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) held its first Japan focused industry event, Japan in View, on October 29th at the Andaz Tokyo, bringing together over 130 international and regional players from across the video and streaming industry. The conference opened and dove straight into the streaming potential of Japan, with Shinjiro Ninagawa, Executive Managing […]

November 7, 2024