Tag: Max
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Hollywood Has Lost 45,000 Jobs Since Writers and Actors Strikes Began
Hollywood writers may be headed back to work after its union struck a new deal with the big media studios, but that doesn’t mean there hasn’t already been a toll taken among those working in the industry. The U.S. Bureau of Labor noted in its monthly employment report that the motion picture and sound recording…
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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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DIRECTV Tells Warner Bros. Discovery That Its CNN Max Stream May Violate Its Contract
Last week, Warner Bros. Discovery launched a 24/7 stream on Max, giving subscribers to the streaming services additional access to CNN content without the need for a live TV service like DIRECTV or DIRECTV STREAM. Now DIRECTV is fighting back, warning Warner Bros. Discovery that streaming CNN on Max could break its contract with DIRECTV.…
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Warner Bros. Discovery touts TLC, TBS, Adult Swim, HGTV Ratings Even As Cord Cutting Cuts Into Cable
Warners Bros. Discovery touted the ratings of its marquee cable networks even as cord cutters continue to flee traditional pay-TV services in a steady defection. The media giant on Monday touted the performance of TLC, which it said ranked No. 1 among women 25-54 and 18-49 and was the top cable network without sports among…
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All Elite Wrestling is Reportedly Coming to Max in 2024
Warner Bros. Discovery may be planning its next venture into sports by bringing All Elite Wrestling to Max in 2024. Max has secured a deal with AEW to add its digital content to the streaming platform, the details of which have yet to be disclosed, according to Ring Side News. Warner Bros. Discovery, the parent…
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Max’s New “House of Halloween” Section Offers Thrills and Chills for Spooky Season
To celebrate its first Halloween, Max, formerly HBO Max, has launched a new “House of Halloween” section in its app. The collection is organized by “scare level” so it’s easy to find age-appropriate content for the whole family. October is right around the corner, and watching Halloween movies — horror or otherwise — is a…
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CNN is Now Live on Max, With Exclusive Programming & A 24/7 News Feed
Today, Warner Bros. Discovery launched a 24/7 news from CNN. 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 beta for news that will…
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Cord Cutters Are Cutting Back on Streaming Services As Americans Navigate Inflation
Households are looking for ways to cut back on spending amid current economic uncertainties. Over the last few years, monthly spending on streaming subscriptions has declined 25% from $90 in 2021 to $73 in 2023, according to data from Parks Associates. On the flip side, more households reported using free ad-supported services by the end…
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Right After Settling its Dispute With Charter, Disney Has Angered Cable TV All Over Again
Less than two weeks after settling its carriage dispute with Charter, Disney is in hot water with the cable TV companies again after its decision to simultaneously air “Monday Night Football” on ABC and ESPN. The media giant said on Monday that it would add 10 additional MNF games to the network. While the decision…
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Max Will Stream Live NBA, MLB, NHL Games For Free Through February With “Bleacher Report” Sports Add-On
Warner Bros. Discovery on Tuesday said that Max will stream live sports on its service through the Bleacher Report Sports Add-On tier. The Bleacher Report tier will launch on October 5, and will be available for free to all customers through February 29. Afterwards, the add-on will cost $9.99 a month, and is available on…