Max: The Artist Formerly Known as HBO Max

[Arachnerd]

The level of utter delusion that man has is astronomical.

 

[Pennywise]

 

[Arachnerd]

Every day that passes, I pray that an animation strike ends up happening because christ does Zaslav detest the medium to its very core.

 

[DarkKnight88]

So, I guess we won’t ever be seeing Salem’s Lot either, huh.

 

[Lily Adler]

Warner Bros. Discovery halts merger talks with Paramount Global, sources say

Warner Bros. Discovery has paused merger discussions with Paramount Global as the company trades at a 52-week low, sources told CNBC.

www.cnbc.com

 

[Arachnerd]

Thank freaking god.

 

[Kane52630]

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Warner Bros. Discovery Is Shuttering 'RWBY,' 'Gen:Lock' Animation Studio Rooster Teeth

Approximately 150 employees will be laid off.

www.cartoonbrew.com

 

[Arachnerd]

Oh look, evidence 193746589375837516758 of why Zaslav despises animation.

 

[Lily Adler]

Warner Bros. Discovery Is Shuttering 'RWBY,' 'Gen:Lock' Animation Studio Rooster Teeth

Approximately 150 employees will be laid off.

www.cartoonbrew.com

Wow, I thought RWBY was still fairly popular. Even after that misguided crossover.

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

This is (the?) one piece of animation they haven’t killed off yet presumably because WBD isn’t footing the bill for them to get made.

Miyazaki’s Oscar Winner ‘The Boy and the Heron’ Coming to Max; Streamer Renews Deal for Studio Ghibli Films in U.S.

Hayao Miyazaki’s Oscar-winning "The Boy and the Heron" is streaming to Max in the U.S. under an exclusive deal renewal for Studio Ghibli films.

variety.com

 

[TheVileOne]

This is (the?) one piece of animation they haven’t killed off yet presumably because WBD is footing the bill for them to get made.

Miyazaki’s Oscar Winner ‘The Boy and the Heron’ Coming to Max; Streamer Renews Deal for Studio Ghibli Films in U.S.

Hayao Miyazaki’s Oscar-winning "The Boy and the Heron" is streaming to Max in the U.S. under an exclusive deal renewal for Studio Ghibli films.

variety.com

WBD is financing Ghibli?

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

WBD is financing Ghibli?

Stupid phone typo! I meant the literal opposite.

 

[Pennywise]

 

[Kane52630]

They filmed this sh** two years ago. lol

 

[TheVileOne]

So, I guess we won’t ever be seeing Salem’s Lot either, huh.

supposedly going straight to Max.

 

[Lasirius]

Wouldn't be surprised this is the natural progression of things:

1. Announced for theaters
2. Gets made
3. Shelved
4. Announced for Max instead
5. Never mind, tax write-off

 

[squeekness]

I'll still watch it.

 

[Lily Adler]

Wouldn't be surprised this is the natural progression of things:

1. Announced for theaters
2. Gets made
3. Shelved
4. Announced for Max instead
5. Never mind, tax write-off

 

[samsnee]

Max Offers 40% Discount on Yearly Plans For a Limited Time

This HBO Max deal brings down the price to only $5/month, down from its usual $9.99/month price tag.

variety.com

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Steven O. Newhouse, Steven A. Miron Resign From Warner Bros. Discovery Board Amid DOJ Probe

Warner Bros. Discovery directors Steven A. Miron and Steven O. Newhouse have both notified the board that they have resigned amid a DOJ probe.

deadline.com

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Max removes 30 DC titles from its library

Max increased the number of DC titles being removed from its library to 30 titles as the calendar rolled over into April. As is becoming a far more common occurrence, Max has removed 30 DC titles f…

batman-news.com

 

[Comicbookguy339]

NOT April Fools.

 

[blueharvest]

NOT April Fools.

These titles are also leaving Max.

Max removes 30 DC titles from its library

Max increased the number of DC titles being removed from its library to 30 titles as the calendar rolled over into April. As is becoming a far more common occurrence, Max has removed 30 DC titles f…

batman-news.com

 

[Filmfreak]

Because Disney+ is the place to go when you think of DC projects... What on earth are they doing in WB? Are they so desperate at making a quick buck that they are selling precious content for pocket change?