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WBD CEO believes foregoing the NBA was beneficial for focusing on owned franchises.

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.

David Zaslav has listed his Greenwich Village townhouse for $20.9 million after extensive renovations.

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.

Tao Geoghegan Hart criticized Eurosport's integration into TNT Sports and the increase in subscription fees affecting UK and Ireland cycling fans.

Warner Bros. Discovery is introducing AI-powered shoppable ads, enhancing ad relevance and consumer engagement ahead of Black Friday.

CNN is committed to a digital transformation supported by a significant investment from Warner Bros. Discovery, targeting $1 billion in digital revenue by 2030.

Warner Bros. Discovery aims to enhance CTV ad relevance with its first-party data platform, encouraging increased ad spend from advertisers.

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

Warner Bros. Discovery launched Olli, using first-party data for targeted advertising.

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.

Rowling's engagement in transgender debate hasn't impacted her success with Warner Bros. Discovery, which continues with the filming of an HBO Harry Potter series.

Max streams content that is not permanent, unlike Netflix originals which generally remain available.

Chris Brown is suing Warner Bros Discovery for $500 million over defamatory claims made in a documentary about him.

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.

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

Warner Bros Discovery lawsuit against NBA following media rights loss to Amazon.

Venu, a sports streaming service co-owned by Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery, has been canceled due to potential legal hurdles.

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.

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

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.

Rocksteady laid off additional staff due to poor sales of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, reflecting ongoing struggles within the studio.

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.

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.

Li Haslett Chen is stepping down from WBD's board to focus on Howl's growth.

Li Haslett Chen is resigning from Warner Bros. Discovery's Board effective January 31, 2025, to focus on her company Howl during its growth phase.

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.

Multiple Cartoon Network Games titles have been delisted from digital platforms, including Steam and Nintendo eShop, with no clear reason provided.

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.

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

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

Inside the NBA will transition to ABC and ESPN, ensuring its continuation despite TNT's exit from broadcasting NBA games.

'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.

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 gaming division needs to deliver more consistent releases to recover from current underperformance.

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

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.

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.

The NBA is seeking dismissal of WBD's lawsuit regarding a new media rights deal with Amazon, claiming WBD attempted to reinterpret Amazon's offer.

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.