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Elon Musk sued over 'Blade Runner' imagery used during robotaxi unveiling

The production company, which has also financed and produced films such as The Blind Side, filed a lawsuit accusing Musk of copyright infringement

Elon Musk sued over 'Blade Runner' imagery used during robotaxi unveiling
Updated On : 22 Oct 2024 | 8:18 AM IST

Krypto the Superdog set to debut in James Gunn's upcoming movie Superman

Director James Gunn announced that the Superdog, Krypto, will make his live-action debut with Superman. Here's all you need to know

Krypto the Superdog set to debut in James Gunn's upcoming movie Superman
Updated On : 16 Oct 2024 | 11:52 AM IST

Warner Bros. Discovery targets over 3,000 hours of fresh content for India

By the end of this year, its factual and lifestyle programming cluster will have released over 3,000 hours of new content available on both linear channels and Discovery+

Warner Bros. Discovery targets over 3,000 hours of fresh content for India
Updated On : 10 Oct 2024 | 2:01 PM IST

Delhi HC shuts down 45 rogue streaming sites backing Warner Bros, Netflix

The Court granted a dynamic+ injunction, allowing for not just the blocking of current infringing websites, but also any future mirror or alphanumeric variations of 45 rogue streaming sites

Delhi HC shuts down 45 rogue streaming sites backing Warner Bros, Netflix
Updated On : 30 Sep 2024 | 4:39 PM IST

Warner Bros Discovery writes down TV assets by $9 bn amid uncertainities

The shift of viewers from traditional television to streaming services has led to a decline in advertising revenue and affiliate fees, impacting the profitability of Warner Bros

Warner Bros Discovery writes down TV assets by $9 bn amid uncertainities
Updated On : 08 Aug 2024 | 8:53 AM IST

Fox, Disney, Warner Bros's sports-streaming JV priced at $42.99 per month

The companies announced the service in February to woo younger viewers who are not tuned in to cable TV by bundling their broad portfolio of sports rights

Fox, Disney, Warner Bros's sports-streaming JV priced at $42.99 per month
Updated On : 01 Aug 2024 | 7:10 PM IST

Warner Bros Discovery mulls major restructuring to boost stock value

CEO David Zaslav is evaluating various strategic paths, which may include asset sales or establishing a new entity for its Warner Bros movie studio and Max streaming service

Warner Bros Discovery mulls major restructuring to boost stock value
Updated On : 18 Jul 2024 | 1:54 PM IST

Warner Bros' TNT strikes 5-year deal with ESPN for college football playoff

Walt Disney said on Wednesday TNT will present two-round games for two years and include two quarter-final through 2028 season

Warner Bros' TNT strikes 5-year deal with ESPN for college football playoff
Updated On : 23 May 2024 | 9:08 AM IST

Venu Sports: Disney-Fox-WBD sports-streaming venture to be launched soon

Announced in February, the service will try to woo younger viewers who are not tuned in to cable TV with bundled offering of the companies' broad portfolio of professional and collegiate sports rights

Venu Sports: Disney-Fox-WBD sports-streaming venture to be launched soon
Updated On : 16 May 2024 | 9:39 PM IST

Disney, Warner Bros to start streaming bundle of Disney+, Hulu and Max

Customers will be able to sign up on any of the three individual websites and chose from an ad-free or ad-supported plan. No prices were disclosed

Disney, Warner Bros to start streaming bundle of Disney+, Hulu and Max
Updated On : 09 May 2024 | 8:42 AM IST

New streaming deal among Fox, Warner, and Walt Disney faces scrutiny

Regulators will look at terms of the joint venture once it is finalized, according to two people familiar with the process

New streaming deal among Fox, Warner, and Walt Disney faces scrutiny
Updated On : 16 Feb 2024 | 10:25 PM IST

ESPN, Fox and Warner Bros join to launch sports streaming service

The service will be one-third owned by each company. Pricing and a name for the service have yet to be determined. They expect to launch the new service by fall 2024, according to a statement Tuesday.

ESPN, Fox and Warner Bros join to launch sports streaming service
Updated On : 07 Feb 2024 | 7:51 AM IST

Known for his role as 'Rocky', actor Carl Weathers passes away at 76

Hollywood actor Carl Weathers, known for his role in 'Rocky' opposite Sylvester Stallone passed away at the age of 76, Deadline, a US-based media outlet reported

Known for his role as 'Rocky', actor Carl Weathers passes away at 76
Updated On : 03 Feb 2024 | 8:55 AM IST

Barbie wins inaugural Cinematic & Box Office Achievement at Golden Globes

'Barbie' was the dominant force heading into the evening, landing a leading 10 nominations across all categories, including nods in the musical or comedy categories of best feature film

Barbie wins inaugural Cinematic & Box Office Achievement at Golden Globes
Updated On : 08 Jan 2024 | 10:46 AM IST

Warner Bros Discovery in talks to merge with Paramount Global: Report

Both companies have struggled as consumers have canceled cable-TV subscriptions in favor of a new generation of streaming services

Warner Bros Discovery in talks to merge with Paramount Global: Report
Updated On : 21 Dec 2023 | 10:17 PM IST

More than 10 million people signed up for X in December, says CEO

X, which does not regularly release user data, could not immediately be reached for comment on how the December sign-ups compared to average or why Yaccarino disclosed the figure

More than 10 million people signed up for X in December, says CEO
Updated On : 08 Dec 2023 | 8:24 AM IST

Warner Bros and Sony join top brands to halt spending on X, says report

X said that the research strategy used by Media Matters to discover the advertisements that ran along antisemitic content was not representative of how regular people use its platform

Warner Bros and Sony join top brands to halt spending on X, says report
Updated On : 20 Nov 2023 | 12:24 AM IST

Warner Bros Discovery news streaming CNN violates deal, says DirecTV

DirecTV, which also broadcasts CNN, flagged concerns that many of the shows airing on CNN's traditional cable channel were included on CNN Max

Warner Bros Discovery news streaming CNN violates deal, says DirecTV
Updated On : 03 Oct 2023 | 10:44 PM IST

Warner Bros Discovery plans to offer live sports on Max later this year

Customers will need to pay an added cost for sports on the platform starting next year, the report said, citing people familiar with the matter

Warner Bros Discovery plans to offer live sports on Max later this year
Updated On : 06 Sep 2023 | 11:22 PM IST

Hollywood strike stings Warner Bros, profit outlook trimmed by $500 mn

Warner Bros Discovery is cutting its profit expectations for the year, saying it will likely incur costs as high as USD 500 million tied to the ongoing Hollywood writers' and actors' strike. The US film and television industries remain paralysed by the dual strikes. The writers strike began in May and the actors joined them on July 14. Warner Bros Discovery owns HBO and Max, CNN, TNT and a host of other entertainment outlets, including DC Comics. The company said in a regulatory filing that it now expects 2023 adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization to be between USD 10.5 billion to USD 11 billion, down from USD 11 billion to USD 11.5 billion. "While (Warner Bros. Discovery) is hopeful that these strikes will be resolved soon, it cannot predict when the strikes will ultimately end. With both guilds still on strike today, the company now assumes the financial impact to (Warner Bros. Discovery) of these strikes will persist through the end of 2023, the

Hollywood strike stings Warner Bros, profit outlook trimmed by $500 mn
Updated On : 06 Sep 2023 | 12:41 PM IST