Tag: HBO Max
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Disney Might Follow Warner Bros. in Moving Theatrical Releases Straight to Streaming
Rumors are circulating ahead of Investor Day tomorrow that Disney might be switching gears with its new movie releases for 2021. Variety speculates that Disney is planning to release some, if not all of the movies in its 2021 slate on Disney+. That means upcoming films like Cruella and Pinocchio would head straight to streaming…
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HBO Max Reaches 12.6 Million ‘Activated Subscribers’
HBO Max now has 12.6 million “activated subscribers,” up from 8.6 million at the end of Q3, according to AT&T CEO John Stankey who spoke at the UBS Global TMT Virtual Conference today. Stankey also discussed the decision to bring Warner Bros’ entire 2021 slate of movies straight to streaming on HBO Max. When the…
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‘Dune’ Producer May Sue Warner Bros. Over HBO Max Decision
Last week, Warner Bros. announced that it will be sending all of its new releases in 2021 to HBO Max at the same time that they premiere in theaters. While HBO Max subscribers were happily surprised by the news, it sounds like production companies were less enthusiastic about the decision. Legendary Entertainment, the company that…
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Weekend Wrap-Up: HBO Max Redefines ‘Home Box Office,’ Discovery’s New Streaming Service, and More
December is starting off with a bang thanks to some landmark streaming news from HBO Max and Discovery’s announcement of a new streaming service launching early next year. Elsewhere, a pair of carrier disputes have led to major channel blackouts, and fuboTV is betting on sports wagering as a major new revenue source. Here’s what…
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Here’s HBO Max’s December Lineup, Including the Premiere of ‘Wonder Woman 1984’
It’s time for a new lineup for December from HBO Max, and there’s plenty to keep you entertained. For instance, there are a ton of classic films coming to the streaming service that you can rewatch to your heart’s content, from Free Willy 1 and 2, to Sex and the City, and The Shawshank Redemption.…
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Every New WarnerBros Release in 2021 Will Debut on HBO Max at the Same Time as Theaters
Editor’s Note: Updated article to include an announcement video from Warner Bros. Pictures. Today HBO Max and Warner Bros. announced some big news that all of the film studios’ 2021 releases will hit the streaming service at the same time they premiere in theaters beginning with Wonder Woman 1984 on Dec. 25. This new hybrid…
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HBO Max is No Longer Offering a Free Trial
Since its launch, HBO Max has offered a 7 day free trial before charging $14.99 per month for a subscription. Now, the streaming service has removed the option for a free trial. The move comes just before the premiere of Wonder Woman 1984, which will land on HBO Max on Christmas Day, the same day…
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HBO Max Will Introduce 4K Content, Beginning with ‘Wonder Woman 1984’
Wonder Woman 1984 will be the first title on HBO Max to be available in 4K UHD, HDR 10, Dolby Vision, and Dolby Atmos when the film premieres on the streaming service later this month. We reported last month that Wonder Woman 1984 will officially debut on HBO Max on Christmas Day, December 25th, in…
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HBO Max is Launching a Holiday Spotlight Page With Christmas Episodes and More
On December 1, HBO Max will launch a holiday spotlight landing page featuring more than 200 hours of curated programming just for the holiday season. The Holiday Wonderland watchlist will be filled with variety from all different genres, so there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Music fans will want to check out My Gift: A…
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Celebrate Turkey Day With Thanksgiving-Themed Episodes on HBO Max
Christmas movies get a lot of attention this time of year, but what about Thanksgiving? HBO Max is serving up plenty of Thanksgiving-themed episodes from your favorite shows like Friends, The Sopranos, The Big Bang Theory, Fresh Prince, and more! And there’s no shortage of tasty food shows to gobble up as you work up…