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HBO Max adds Fox, Universal, A+E execs to work across drama
HBO Max has added executives from Fox Entertainment, Universal Content Productions (UCP) and A+E Studios…
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WarnerMedia’s Greenblatt: HBO Max is “wide open” for global acquisitions, co-pros
WarnerMedia chairman Bob Greenblatt has set out HBO Max’s global ambitions, calling for international acquisitions…
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TNT, TBS unscripted chief exits to launch WarnerMedia-backed label
Head of unscripted at US cablers TNT and TBS Michael Bloom is stepping down from…
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Brett Weitz appointed GM of truTV
TBS and TNT general manager Brett Weitz has had responsibility for truTV added to his…
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WarnerMedia names Otter Media CEO to oversee HBO Max design
WarnerMedia has outlined the leadership team that will develop the non-content side of its forthcoming…
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HBO Max remakes UK format with Ellen DeGeneres as part of new slate
HBO Max has struck a far-reaching deal with talkshow host Ellen DeGeneres that will see…
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WarnerMedia restructures in APAC as HBO Asia boss exits after 16 years
WarnerMedia is consolidating operations out of Asia, combining Turner Asia Pacific with HBO Asia in…
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Warner Media’s HBO Max strikes rich deal for ‘The Big Bang Theory’
WarnerMedia’s forthcoming streamer HBO Max has snapped up exclusive rights to hit comedy The Big…
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HBO Max orders zany competition series, promises more unscripted originals
HBO Max has made its first unscripted orders, picking up a pair of eccentric competition…
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WarnerMedia centralises distribution leadership for HBO, Turner
WarnerMedia has centralised leadership of it distribution business, with a new exec team that has…
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WarnerMedia CEO John Stankey gets expanded remit at AT&T
WarnerMedia CEO John Stankey has been appointed president and COO of HBO parent group AT&T. The…
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TBI Weekly: Streaming evolution leaves Netflix out on its own
The end of August traditionally signals the end of vacations and a return to work…
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Turner’s Giorgio Stock rises at WarnerMedia Entertainment Networks
Giorgio Stock has been appointed president of WarnerMedia Entertainment Networks, distribution and ad sales for…
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HBO Max explores Greek mythology with ‘Circe’
WarnerMedia’s upcoming streaming service HBO Max has ordered a Greek mythology drama based on Madeline…
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WarnerMedia assembles content team for HBO Max
WarnerMedia is assembling the content team behind its fledgling service HBO Max. The business has…
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WarnerMedia’s HBO Max orders ‘Gossip Girl’ reboot
WarnerMedia has made a 10-episode straight-to-series order for a reboot of teen drama Gossip Girl,…
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HBO communications boss departs after 39 years
One of the primary engineers of the HBO brand, communications boss Quentin Schaffer, is the…
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WarnerMedia orders Gremlins prequel & Kaley Cuoco thriller
WarnerMedia has ordered a Gremlins-inspired animated series for its forthcoming streaming service and a show…
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WarnerMedia doubles down on Somerville dramas
WarnerMedia has commissioned two more dramas for its forthcoming streaming service, with Maniac creator Patrick…
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Streaming round-up: WarnerMedia lines up ‘Dune’, Amazon teams with Bullock
WarnerMedia taps ‘Blade Runner 2049’ director for ‘Dune’ series adaptation WarnerMedia has tapped French-Canadian Blade Runner…
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WarnerMedia taps development head for streaming service
WarnerMedia has tapped Otter Media CEO Tony Goncalves to lead the development of its forthcoming…
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More US studios say they will reconsider shooting in Georgia
NBCUniversal, WarnerMedia, Sony, Viacom and AMC have joined Disney and Netflix in saying they will…
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WarnerMedia consolidation sees vast restructuring at TruTV, CNN
TruTV is laying off around 40% of its workforce, including the bulk of its marketing…
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TNT becomes US home of All Elite Wrestling
Alternative wrestling league All Elite Wrestling (AEW) has secured US broadcast distribution via a deal…
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HBO readies two-hour ‘Game Of Thrones’ documentary
HBO is readying a two-hour documentary that goes behind the scenes on the final series…
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Lionsgate’s O’Connell lands at WarnerMedia
Lionsgate’s Jennifer O’Connell has landed at WarnerMedia, where she will serve as EVP of original…
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TBI Weekly: Content rights are ‘key battleground’ in streamer war
As 2019 goes by, the looming clash of the streamers gets closer. WarnerMedia this week…
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WarnerMedia to reveal details of streaming service in autumn
AT&T chairman and CEO Randall Stephenson has confirmed that WarnerMedia is to unveil its streaming…
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Ex-Apple, Warner execs launch high-end prodco
Former Apple executives Sebastien Janin and Andy Docherty, together with ex-Warner Bros. exec Chris Law,…
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Why content execs are winning in Hollywood
Hollywood is facing some of the most drastic executive restructuring it has ever encountered, with…