Max: The Artist Formerly Known as HBO Max

[CaptainWagner]

NOT April Fools.

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Giving up streaming exclusivity for their top IP to Netflix was bad enough, but giving it to their Number One brand competitor is genuinely insane. Nothing could make it more clear that Zaslav and co. could not care less about WB's image or films. They're content to just let Max be The Place for 90-Day Fiance, everything else is just a trinket to be pawned off for a few spare bucks

 

[Arachnerd]

Zaslav gonna Zaslav.

 

[DarkKnight88]

We’re this much closer for a DC vs Marvel movie if the price is right though lol

 

[Kane52630]

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

Reasons why physical media and piracy should exist.

 

[Erzengel]

Reasons why physical media and piracy should exist.

Also, 71% of the Earth is water.

 

[Kane52630]

Also, 71% of the Earth is water.

I also heard some people say that cucumbers taste better pickled.

 

[antsman41]

Reasons why physical media and piracy should exist.

 

[Erzengel]

I also heard some people say that cucumbers taste better pickled.

What?

 

[Kane52630]

What?

Huh?

 

[Erzengel]

Huh?

What?

 

[Kane52630]

What?

Huh?

 

[Arachnerd]

Tahw?

 

[Drizzle]

Reasons why physical media and piracy should exist.

Jesus, one of the titles is Batkid Begins which was that doc about the kid who was battling cancer (and later won). I hope they're proud of themselves.

 

[blueharvest]

 

[Arachnerd]

Continuing to fail upwards.

 

[Lily Adler]

Continuing to fail upwards.

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav Gets a Big Pay Bump Despite Being Bad at His Job

Despite leading a company that is reportedly shrinking, the top entertainment executive raked in $50 million in 2023.

gizmodo.com

 

[Drunken Rider]

Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav Gets a Big Pay Bump Despite Being Bad at His Job

Despite leading a company that is reportedly shrinking, the top entertainment executive raked in $50 million in 2023.

gizmodo.com

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[Arnold Rimmer]

Part of me thinks this guy's secretly a con-artist who takes over companies just to bankrupt them and run off with the money.

 

[DJ Kornphlake]

Secretly?

 

[Arachnerd]

He's been as unsubtly evil as a hammer to the head.

 

[samsnee]

So we’re back to cable

Disney+, Max and Hulu Bundle Planned in Major Streaming Team-Up

The bundle, pricing to be determined, marks a notable effort by Warner Bros. Discovery and Disney to wring profitability out of their direct-to-consumer platforms.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

 

[Kane52630]

Except unlike with cable, we don't have to deal with insane contracts.

It just looks like another option for consumers.

 

[-Arya-]

I’m paying about $25 for all 3 services currently. I’ve got Disney and Hulu already bundled for $10. I doubt it’ll get better than that.

 

[Lily Adler]

I’m paying about $25 for all 3 services currently. I’ve got Disney and Hulu already bundled for $10. I doubt it’ll get better than that.

It'll just be all bundled under your Disney+ account.