Tag: WarnerMedia

From the Archives revisits FilmStruck, the short-lived but beloved streaming service created by Turner Classic Movies and The Criterion Collection to celebrate curated, classic, and arthouse cinema. Despite critical acclaim and a loyal user base, it was shut down in…

This week’s From the Archives explores HBO’s streaming journey, marked by tech pivots, rebrands, and ownership shifts, culminating in the 2023 rebranding as MAX. Starting with HBO Go and HBO Now, HBO faced challenges like reliance on competitor tech and…

Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) has laid off around 1,000 workers, primarily in its financial divisions and production roles related to its streaming service Max. The layoffs are part of ongoing workforce reductions since the merger of WarnerMedia and Discovery Communications…

Jason Kilar, former WarnerMedia CEO, proposes a "Spotify for Hollywood" model where studios contribute content to a single platform, earning 70% of the revenue. This concept could replace current streaming bundles, such as Comcast's Peacock, Netflix, and Apple TV+ package.…