Future Warner Bros. Discovery spinoff may face streaming struggles
Without Max, TNT, TBS, and truTV might find reach severely limited.
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Max will be re-rebranded as… HBO Max
"Today, we are bringing back HBO, the brand that represents the highest quality in media."
Warner Bros. Discovery ad execs defend post-NBA sports strategy
"We’re not intimidated by, like, ‘Oh my God, we have to fill so many hours of content.' There will be content there."
Warner Bros. Discovery reportedly ‘moving towards’ split to linear and streaming assets
"It’s become relatively clear to me from the many conversations that I’ve had that we could get some sort of an announcement in the not too distant future that they are planning to try to split the company."
Warner Bros. Discovery reportedly weighing spinoff of cable assets
The company has hired bankers to work out options that include a potential separation of its legacy assets from the company's future-looking streaming and studio entities.
Warner Bros. Discovery urged to cast Donald Trump Jr. in hunting/fishing show
WBD has been urged by Trump allies to kiss the ring.
Warner Bros. Discovery to lose $1.1 billion in advertising without NBA
The company will lose its NBA rights following this season.
TNT Sports eyeing UFC and F1 media rights
"UFC is a fantastic property and has piqued our interest. Formula One, as well."
WBD CEO says cutting NBA was a ‘great decision’
"Our job is to make sure we have enough quality sports so that we’re creating real value for the distributors."
Max ditches B/R Sports add-on, will include sports in Standard and Premium tiers
The new strategy comes amid a substantial shift in the quality of live sports rights under the TNT Sports umbrella.
WBD confirms Anthony Davis LA prank show still going ahead despite trade
The show is "still airing on the 16th after the NBA All-Star Game as planned."
‘No noise or discussion’ on canceling 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles amid fires
"No infrastructure was significantly impacted, so they are not looking to rebuild anything that was required for the Olympic Games."
Comcast, Warner Bros. Discovery reach new carriage agreement
TNT's loss of NBA rights was a significant point of discussion in negotiations.
NBA and TNT reportedly in settlement talks to end matching rights dispute
"It has to be soon. They don’t want to let it drag on."
WBD CEO David Zaslav shares positive outlook during earnings call
The Trump administration could offer "an opportunity for consolidation that would provide a positive and accelerated impact on this industry."
New details emerge from redacted NBA-Amazon contract
The agreement covers everything from what seats Amazon execs get at games, to what music they use on the broadcast.
DOJ will reportedly support Fubo in antitrust case against Venu
The DOJ will file an amicus brief in support of Venu's injunction.
NBA continues effort to dismiss WBD media rights lawsuit
The NBA argued in court Wednesday that WBD's "match" was more of a "counteroffer."
WBD reportedly set to start charging for Max sports add-on in September
Judge blocks Venu Sports launch over Fubo lawsuit
Federal judge Margaret Garnett agreed with Fubo's claims against the Venu Sports joint venture, granting a preliminary injunction.
Here’s everything we know about Venu Sports so far
Warner Bros. Discovery stock freefalls over $9.1 billion charge, uncertainty around sports rights renewals
Mr. "We don't have to have the NBA" would probably love to have the NBA right about now.
David Samson references ‘OnlyFans for press releases’ around NBA’s WBD response
"I like how this is the part of the show where we become aroused by press releases."
Losing the NBA is a defining blow to David Zaslav’s legacy
Warner Bros. Discovery officially matches Amazon’s NBA broadcast rights bid
WBD is making one final push for NBA broadcast rights despite Amazon and the league's best efforts to box TNT out.