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Max is ending its deal to distribute new episodes of Sesame Street, focusing instead on adult and family stories.

Eric Pallotta joins Warner Bros. Discovery's Max as group senior VP of global brand, social, and editorial, focusing on brand development and social strategies.

WBD's overall revenue dropped 4% in Q3, but growth in direct-to-consumer segment fuels future optimism.

Sesame Street is seeking a new platform for episodes as Warner Bros. Discovery shifts focus from kids' content to adult programming.

Warner Bros. Discovery's TV revenue declines by double digits, but streaming revenue is increasing.

Warner Bros. Discovery's revamped streaming service, Max, is a key focus for the company to drive profitable growth.

Sesame Street is seeking a new distribution partner after HBO's Max won't renew its agreement, shifting focus away from children's programming.

Warner Bros. Discovery will no longer stream new episodes of Sesame Street on Max after next season, seeking a new platform for the series.

Warner Bros. Discovery wrote down TV network value by $9.1 billion, reflecting industry challenges and transitioning towards streaming services.

Paramount Global and Warner Bros. Discovery face financial challenges due to struggling cable TV businesses, seeking streaming partners for growth.

Investing in subscriber growth over short-term profits is key strategy for Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD).

The Max-Hulu-Disney+ bundle significantly boosted sign-ups for all three services, highlighting successful collaboration amid competitive streaming landscape.

Disney's combined streaming business, including Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+, became profitable earlier than forecast, with ESPN+ playing a crucial role.

Netflix's operating margins grew 5% due to ads and ad-supported account growth, while Warner Bros. Discovery reported streaming losses amid fierce competition and debt management.

Both Disney and WBD aim to emulate Netflix's success, with ad-supported streaming becoming a profitable segment for them.

Warner Bros. Discovery's restructuring aims to improve operations, but its financial challenges raise questions about effectiveness and future revenue growth.

Warner Bros. Discovery successfully navigated the loss of NBA rights by securing better carriage deals and raising network fees with major cable providers.

Zaslav believes a second Trump term could facilitate positive consolidation within the struggling entertainment industry.

Warner Bros. Discovery sees growth potential in its underutilized franchises like Harry Potter and DC characters.

The NBA signed media rights deals with Disney, NBC, and Amazon Prime Video, excluding Warner Bros. Discovery's offer, leading to a significant revenue increase over 11 years.

Warner Bros. Discovery sued the NBA to enforce rights to match Amazon's broadcast bid, claiming it's in fans' best interest.

Warner Bros. Discovery lawsuit against NBA over media rights deal.

NBA strikes 11-year agreement with Warner Bros. Discovery to enhance content distribution and settle a legal dispute over licensing rights.

The NBA's separation from Turner marks the end of a significant era and raises critical questions about the future of sports broadcasting.

'Inside the NBA' moves to ESPN/ABC as part of NBA and Warner Bros. Discovery settlement, but production remains with TNT Sports.

Disney's Bob Iger believes the company is well-consolidated and does not need further acquisitions, contrasting sharply with the excitement from other media executives.

Venu Sports, a new sports-streaming service by Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Fox, targeting younger viewers with a bundled sports portfolio.

Warner Bros. Discovery's Q1 revenue dropped 7%, but HBO Max gained 2 million new subscribers.

Warner Bros. Discovery is partnering with Disney+ and Hulu for a new bundle offering to drive subscriber growth.

The Harry Potter series will be adapted into a decade-long HBO Original faithful to the books, with J.K. Rowling involved as an executive producer.

This year's back to Hogwarts event failed to meet fan expectations, leading to disappointment and booing at King's Cross station.

The Hogwarts Express did not depart King's Cross this year as fans expected, despite warnings against traveling to the station.

CASETiFY launches a Harry Potter accessories collection on November 12, blending fandom with functional tech.

The collection features innovative designs with iconic references from the Wizarding World.

Warner Bros. Discovery's earnings may signal a turning point for streaming profitability.

Sex and the City is being licensed to Netflix, allowing millions of viewers who haven't seen the show to watch it.

The idea of HBO's premiere shows being available on Netflix feels surprising given HBO's reputation for exclusivity.

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) may challenge Netflix in the streaming industry, potentially becoming a lucrative investment.

Warner Bros. Discovery's gaming division needs to deliver more consistent releases to recover from current underperformance.

Warner Bros. Discovery focusing on more live-service, mobile, and free-to-play games for growth.

Emphasis on reducing volatility through core franchises in mobile and free-to-play space.

Warner Bros. Discovery plans a sequel to 'Hogwarts Legacy', following its significant commercial success, while also navigating challenges from other game launches.

Warner Bros. Discovery focusing on free-to-play and live-service markets in gaming.

Hogwarts Legacy success overshadowed by Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League struggles.

Alcon Entertainment sues Tesla and Warner Bros. for unauthorized use of 'Blade Runner 2049' images to promote Tesla's autonomous cybercab.

Alcon Entertainment is suing Tesla for using imagery from Blade Runner 2049 without permission during a promotional event for its robotaxi.

WBD partners with Google Cloud to automate closed captioning for Max streaming service, improving efficiency and reducing costs.

WBD's use of AI for captioning could transform production efficiency and cut costs significantly.

WBD's deal with Charter allows free Max streaming but indicates significant pressure on the pay-TV market and WBD's operational viability.

Warner Bros. Discovery's Charter deal maintained cable fees and boosted optimism about future negotiations amid skepticism over losing NBA rights.

Hogwarts Legacy has sold 24 million copies and a sequel is a top priority for Warner Bros. Discovery.

J.K. Rowling's views continue to impact the franchise, despite the game's success.

The poor financial performance of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League had a significant impact on Warner Bros. Discovery, comparing unfavorably to the success of Hogwarts Legacy.

Google challenges DOJ witness list citing lack of personal knowledge of the case, aiming to exclude negative testimonies regarding its ad practices.

Chick-fil-A is entering the streaming market with family-friendly shows, indicating a broader brand strategy beyond traditional fast food offerings.

Warner Bros Discovery enhances its advertising strategy with the rollout of a first-party data platform across its media assets.

Samsung TV Plus has partnered with Warner Bros. Discovery to bring 10 new channels to its streaming service.

The partnership aims to diversify the content offerings and provide more engagement opportunities for advertisers.

Warner Bros. Discovery focused on addressing skepticism around their ad sales negotiations during upfronts.

Warner Bros. Discovery is emphasizing data strategy with the appointment of David Porter to lead ad sales research, insights, and data, focusing on revenue growth and advanced tools for advertisers.

A new Lord of the Rings movie is in development, focusing on new storylines within the franchise.

Warner Bros. Discovery could have incurred a $70 million loss or sold "Coyote vs. Acme" for $35 million.

Warner Bros. Discovery decided to take the $70 million loss instead of selling the film for $35 million.

Developers affected by Warner Bros. Discovery decisions on Adult Swim Games and Rooster Teeth content removal.

Scramble by developers to regain control over their IP due to delisting of games and lack of transfer by WBD.

Warner Bros. Discovery plans to retire games published by Adult Swim Games label, affecting multiple titles on Steam and other digital stores.

Developers who worked with Adult Swim Games are unsure about the fate of their games amidst Warner Bros. Discovery's removal plans.

WB Discovery delisting Adult Swim-published games from digital stores within 60 days, impacting game developers.

Adult Swim Games, funded by Cartoon Network's Adult Swim, known for publishing notable titles, now facing uncertain future with potential delisting by WB Discovery.

Warner Bros. Discovery is set to remove at least 16 games from Adult Swim Games, not transferring them back to the developers.

Developers like Matt Kain are expressing frustration as Warner Bros. Discovery refuses to transfer games, jeopardizing player data and Kickstarter promises.

Warner Bros. Discovery's gaming division is actively working with DC Studios co-head James Gunn on core franchises within the DC Universe.

Warner Bros. Games aims to have hits more regularly and wants the gaming division to be 'always on.'

Warner Bros. Discovery pivoting away from single-player AAA console games towards free-to-play and mobile releases.

Focus on mobile, live-service, and free-to-play games revolving around billion-dollar IP like Harry Potter, DC, and Game of Thrones.

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League fell short of expectations

Challenges due to crowded gaming market and competition with other high-profile releases