Tag: CNN
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‘Taking On Taylor Swift’ Documentary Debuts on Max Tomorrow
Taylor Swift is making waves around the world with her record-breaking Eras Tour. If you can’t catch the live show or the film, tune into Max for a special documentary covering the events that unfolded after the release of her hit song “Shake It Off,” landing the artist in a lengthy legal battle over copyright…
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TikTok Bans User Posting Deepfake Videos Featuring “Real” News Anchors
News segments appearing to be from anchors on national TV networks went viral on TikTok and prompted the social media network to take action against the original creator. In one video, CBS News anchor Anne-Marie Green “sits down” with Krishna Sahay, the creator behind these videos. One featured a crass fake interview with “the only…
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Max’s Sports Tier With NBA, MLB, and NHL Games Launches Tomorrow For Free Through February and $9.99 After
Warner Bros. Discovery is taking big step in the burgeoning world of live sports on streaming services with the launch of its Bleacher Report Sports add-on tier on Max, which will be available to everyone starting tomorrow. The tier will stream the same games that appear on TNT and TBS, which include action from the…
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Can CNN Live News Save Warner Bros Discovery’s Max?
Warner Bros. Discovery is banking that 24/7 live news will make its Max streaming service relevant again. CEO David Zaslav said last week at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference that the company will focus on creating sustainable growth for shareholders. He’s making a bet that offering a version of CNN live coverage, which…
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Warner Bros. Discovery Will Test CNN Live News Alerts on Max As You Watch a Show
Last week, Warner Bros. Discovery announced that it will add 24/7 news from CNN starting September 27. CNN Max will not be a live feed of the cable network but will feature live programming from CNN US, CNN International and feature original programming built specifically for Max. The streaming service says this is part of…
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CNN Names Former New York Times Chief Its New CEO As Cord Cutting Hits The Network Hard
CNN named Mark Thompson as its new CEO, according to the news network. Thompson, former chief executive of The New York Times, will take over Warner Bros. Discovery’s news outfit from Chris Licht. The appointment will be effective on October 9, WBD confirmed in a release. Thompson is credited with righting The New York Times‘…
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CNN May Have Found Its Next CEO
CNN is searching for a new CEO and chairman after Chris Licht left in June amid reports of his challenges with the gig. Since then, the list of potential candidates has grown, with Mark Thompson, former chief of the New York Times and BBC, emerging as a lead candidate, according to Semafor. While Warner Bros.…
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Max is Adding 24/7 Live News From CNN Starting Next Month
Today, Warner Bros. Discovery said it will add 24/7 news from CNN starting September 27. CNN Max will not be a live feed of the cable network but will feature live programming from CNN US, CNN International and feature original programming built specifically for Max. The streaming service says this is part of an open…
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CNN is Reportedly Planning to Ditch Cable TV & Stream Online – Here is Everything We Know
Yesterday Bloomberg broke a story that said Warner Bros. Discovery has already decided to offer CNN on Max outside of the United States and is looking at options to offer a live feed inside the United States. So what is happening and when could you expect CNN to start streaming on Max? Today we are…
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CNN Could Be Sold to New Owners Soon
CNN may have a new owner soon if the reports are right. According to a report from the New York Post, Warner Bros. Discovery could sell CNN this year. This comes as former CEO Jeff Zucker has reportedly become a possible buyer of the network. These reports come as CNN’s ratings and ad revenue have…