HBO Max/Discovery+ Merger

[KAB]

To continue the Warner is a absolute disaster discussion-

Warner Bros. Discovery Could Be Dumping Some Cable TV Networks As It Freezes Hiring, and Starts New Cost-Cutting Measures | Cord Cutters News

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), the media conglomerate behind iconic brands like CNN, HBO, and TBS, is grappling with significant challenges as it navigates a rapidly shifting entertainment landscape. According to a recent report from CNBC, the company has paused all non-essential hiring and is...

cordcuttersnews.com

According to a recent report from CNBC, the company has paused all non-essential hiring and is exploring a major corporate restructuring that could lead to a breakup of its operations.

The cable networks segment, which includes TNT, Food Network, and HGTV, has been hit hard by cord-cutting and a 17% drop in ad revenue in Q4 2024, driven by a 28% decline in domestic network audiences. These struggles prompted WBD to write down the value of its TV assets by over $9 billion last August.

While its streaming service Max reached 116.9 million subscribers in Q4 2024, the cable networks remain a drag on profitability, with revenues falling 5% to $4.8 billion and profits dipping 13% to $1.9 billion.

I keep waiting for the Board to fire Zaslov...and waiting.

 

[navychop]

…And the world wonders….

 

[b4pjoe]

Having CNN has been great since I dropped YTTV.

CNN Live News Stream Being Pulled From HBO Max As Network Prepares To Launch New Streaming Channels

 

[telstar_1]

I keep waiting for the Board to fire Zaslov...and waiting.

So this says they lost 28% of audience just in Q4? And that they're responding to linear tv losses by cutting back on gaming?

 

[ncted]

CNN Live News Stream Being Pulled From HBO Max As Network Prepares To Launch New Streaming Channels

I didn't even know I had access to this thing I am now losing. They did a terrible job of promoting it -- not that I am interested in watching cable news.

 

[Bruce]

CNN Live News Stream Being Pulled From HBO Max As Network Prepares To Launch New Streaming Channels

I gave up on MAX a few months ago, moved on to the 24 hour CBS News that is available via the Roku.

Love how Warner is getting rid of a lot of content ( none I watched except CNN), yet the price is about to go up.

 

[Bruce]

.Love how Warner is getting rid of a lot of content ( none I watched except CNN), yet the price is about to go up.

And it did-

HBO Max is Raising Its Price | Cord Cutters News

On October 21, 2025, HBO Max subscribers were met with an unexpected change as the streaming service rolled out a price increase for its subscription plans, catching many users off guard. The new pricing structure, which was initially advertised as taking effect on November 20, 2025, appears to...

cordcuttersnews.com

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

HBO Max Raises Prices Across All Plans Effective Immediately

It's going to cost you more to watch HBO Max, after the streaming platform raised its prices just a year after its last hikes.

variety.com

 

[ncted]

Warner Bros Discovery puts itself up for sale after Paramount bid

The media giant said it was expanding its strategic review of the company after receiving "unsolicited interest from multiple parties"

qz.com

 

[ncted]

HBO Max Raises Prices Across All Plans Effective Immediately

It's going to cost you more to watch HBO Max, after the streaming platform raised its prices just a year after its last hikes.

variety.com

Gotta pay the marketing folks for that expensive name change to HBO Max.

 

[osu1991]

IMO, still not worth the price. Looked at it again while at my sisters and didn't see anything that interested me.

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

The only thing I watch on HBO Max (besides Peacemaker) is AEW Wrestling, just because the audio is better then the TBS/TNT feeds.

 

[glrush]

Warner Bros. Discovery Explores Sale in Potential Industry Shake-Up

https://www.wsj.com/business/media/warner-bros-discovery-begins-strategic-review-amid-acquisition-interest-d884bf69?st=Czbxww&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink

 

[meStevo]

With Gen V and Peacemaker over I was going to cancel Max anyways. I'll keep it for $9 though.

 

[KAB]

With Gen V and Peacemaker over I was going to cancel Max anyways. I'll keep it for $9 though.

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Gen V is on Amazon.

 

[ncted]

Gotta pay the marketing folks for that expensive name change to HBO Max.

FWIW: My annual plan will renew after the price increase, so I downgraded to the Standard ad-free plan upon renewal.

 

[ncted]

Exclusive: Netflix taps bank to explore bid for Warner Bros Discovery

Netflix is actively exploring a bid for Warner Bros Discovery's studio and streaming business, retaining a financial advisor and gaining access to financial information, according to three sources familiar with the matter.

www.reuters.com