Category: hbomax

HBO Max plans spin-off series based on upcoming ‘The Batman’ movie

[ad_1] HBO Max already has a number of DC-related projects with others in the works, but it could do with some more major original programming. Tapping into the most popular DC character and building on an upcoming blockbuster movie seems like a solid choice. It’s unclear whether Pattinson will make any appearances in the show, […]

AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson is retiring

[ad_1] The AT&T board had been considering candidates to take over from Stephenson since 2017 but ultimately opted for a man who’s held a variety of roles at the company over the last 35 years. Before becoming COO and WarnerMedia chief, Stankey acted as the CEO of the Entertainment Group, Operations and Business Solutions divisions, […]

HBO and HBO Max are coming to YouTube TV

[ad_1] We’re feeling pret-tay, pret-tay good about this news we have to share with you…@HBO is coming to YouTube TV this spring. Welcome to the family! — YouTube TV (@YouTubeTV) February 20, 2020 The AT&T-owned media company wants to make its “networks available as widely as possible,” Rich Warren, president of WarnerMedia Distribution, said in […]

HBO Max will stream ‘Spirited Away’ and other Studio Ghibli movies

[ad_1] WarnerMedia struck a deal with Ghibli’s American distributor GKids for the exclusive streaming rights. In one fell swoop, HBO Max grabbed a selection of much-loved animated movies. That might help it in the battle for streaming supremacy against the likes of Disney+, which will have a huge library of Pixar and Walt Disney Animation […]

HBO Max will revive ‘The Boondocks’ for a two-season run

[ad_1] Aaron McGruder, who created the show based on his comic book series, will return to head up the revival as showrunner. “There’s a unique opportunity to revisit the world of The Boondocks and do it over again for today,” he said, according to Variety. It’s crazy how different the times we live in are […]

AT&T’s telecoms chief is retiring amid industry upheaval

[ad_1] He’s held the top job in AT&T’s telecoms unit for two years. Donovan’s current remit includes AT&T’s mobile and internet networks, as well as some of the company’s convoluted streaming platforms — the WarnerMedia unit is in charge of HBO Max. “It’s been my honor to lead AT&T Communications during a period of unprecedented […]

HBO Max snaps up Steven Soderbergh’s latest Meryl Streep movie

[ad_1] “This is the kind of project where you just say yes please, sign me up,” said HBO Max head of original content Sarah Aubrey in a statement. “To work with Steven Soderbergh and this all-star cast led by Meryl Streep is thrilling and sets the standard for features at HBO Max.” Production is reportedly […]

Facebook might bring major streaming services to its Portal for TVs

[ad_1] It approached Netflix, Disney, Hulu (which Disney controls), HBO and Amazon about bringing their services to the new device, according to The Information. Facebook reportedly sees the streaming services as an additional selling point for the camera — its main intended purpose is for video calls through Messenger and WhatsApp. The system is also […]