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Warner Bros' credit rating downgraded to junk by Fitch on split-up

On Monday, the entertainment conglomerate announced plans to split into two publicly traded companies

Warner Bros' credit rating downgraded to junk by Fitch on split-up
Updated On : 11 Jun 2025 | 10:48 PM IST

Warner Bros. Discovery to split, dividing cable, streaming services

Warner Bros. Discovery will split into two public companies by next year, calving off its cable operations from its streaming service. Warner Bros. Discovery said Monday that Streaming & Studios will include Warner Bros. Television, Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group, DC Studios, HBO, and HBO Max, as well as their film and television libraries. The Global Networks company will include CNN, TNT Sports in the US, and Discovery, top free-to-air channels across Europe, and digital products such as the Discovery+ streaming service and Bleacher Report. Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav will serve as CEO of Streaming & Studios. Gunnar Wiedenfels, chief financial officer of Warner Bros. Discovery, will serve as CEO of Global Networks. Both will continue in their current roles until the separation. The split is expected to be completed by the middle of next year.

Warner Bros. Discovery to split, dividing cable, streaming services
Updated On : 09 Jun 2025 | 5:50 PM IST

Max to offer sports, news content at no additional cost for users

As customers shift from cable TV networks to streaming services, media companies such as Warner Bros Discovery are seizing the opportunity to gain market share and attract advertisers

Max to offer sports, news content at no additional cost for users
Updated On : 26 Feb 2025 | 11:02 PM IST

Warner Bros to open its largest Harry Potter studio tour in Shanghai

The country already has one Harry Potter attraction, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter area at Universal Studios in Beijing, which opened in 2021

Warner Bros to open its largest Harry Potter studio tour in Shanghai
Updated On : 12 Feb 2025 | 11:27 PM IST

Disney, Fox, Warner Bros drop Venu Sports appeal after Fubo merger deal

Fubo in a statement on Monday said it has settled all litigation with Disney and ESPN related to Venu, and also settled all litigation with Fox and Warner Bros Discovery

Disney, Fox, Warner Bros drop Venu Sports appeal after Fubo merger deal
Updated On : 06 Jan 2025 | 11:21 PM IST

Medusa partners with Warner Bros for 'House of the Dragon' beer launch

The beer highlights smoky, burnt notes, mirroring the fiery essence of roasted malts

Medusa partners with Warner Bros for 'House of the Dragon' beer launch
Updated On : 10 Dec 2024 | 9:05 PM IST

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