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'The Last Of Us' S2 Finale Helps Video Game Adaptation Top 90 Million Lifetime Viewers — Could Warner Bros. Discovery Stock Get A Boost?
Tuesday, May 27, 2025 - 12:22pm | 696The video game adaptation of "The Last of Us" has been one of the most-watched and anticipated series on HBO and Max since the release of its first season in 2023. With the second season over, a look at the viewership figures and what they could mean for Warner Bros. Discovery...
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HBO Reveals Release Window For The Last Of Us Season 2
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 - 4:03pm | 596Warner Bros. Discovery Inc (NASDAQ:WBD) HBO has confirmed that “The Last of Us Season 2” will premiere in spring 2025. The announcement was made by HBO and Max content CEO Casey Bloys during a 2025 programming slate presentation (via IGN), narrowing the release window after months of...
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Most Subscribers Will Drop Streaming Service Over 5% Price Increase, Poll Reveals
Monday, August 12, 2024 - 10:36am | 563It apparently doesn’t take much of a price hike for viewers to cancel streaming subscriptions, according to a poll taken by Benzinga. According to the survey, 54% of the 90 respondents said they would cancel a service if its price increased by 5% to 10%. About a quarter, or 24%, would say...
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Warner Bros. Discovery Shares Fall, Max Subscribers Drop: Could 'Underused' Harry Potter Franchise Help A Turnaround?
Wednesday, November 8, 2023 - 4:05pm | 757Shares of Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ:WBD) are falling Wednesday after the company reported third-quarter (Q3) financial results. Could a boy wizard and a revival of a hit franchise help the company's future success? What Happened: Warner Bros. Discovery reported revenue of $9.98 billion for Q3...
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Netflix Price Hike Shocks US, UK, France: How Rival Streaming Giants Are Faring
Thursday, October 19, 2023 - 1:39am | 620Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) has raised subscription prices for certain streaming plans in the U.S., U.K., and France, coinciding with a surge in new customer sign-ups. In the U.S., the premium ad-free plan increased by $3 per month to $22.99. U.K. subscribers also saw an increase of 2...
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Disney+ Ad-Free Plan Gets Hefty Price Raise To $13.99/Month: Here's How Others Compare
Wednesday, August 9, 2023 - 10:27pm | 479The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) has announced a noteworthy 27% increase in its ad-free Disney+ subscription cost. What Happened: Starting Oct. 12, the ad-free subscription plan for Disney+ will significantly surge its monthly cost, escalating from the current $10.99 to $13.99 per month....
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HBO, Netflix, Apple And Streaming Dominate Emmy Award Nominations: 'The Last of Us,' 'Succession,' 'Ted Lasso,' Michelle Obama And More
Wednesday, July 12, 2023 - 7:29pm | 1284The 2023 Emmy Award nominations were announced Wednesday and showed again that streaming platforms continue to be well received by critics, leading the way in the awards race. Here’s a look at the top nominated streaming platforms and some surprises. What Happened: The 2023 Emmy Awards could...
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Did Alf, The Cat-Eating Alien, Really Drink Marijuana Tea In This Movie?
Wednesday, June 14, 2023 - 2:34pm | 903By Carolina Failde via El Planteo In the 1980s, stories featuring aliens burst into the homes of families around the world, becoming true classics of pop culture. First came the 1982 film "E.T.," which conquered the hearts of an entire generation and established an infallible equation...
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How Does One Celebrate Getting Fired By CNN? Photo Op With Nancy Pelosi, Of Course
Friday, June 9, 2023 - 3:19pm | 752After losing a job, there are a number of way employees can react whether it be anger, fear or celebration. For the former CNN CEO, he chose the latter. What Happened: On Thursday, it was announced that CNN Chairman and CEO Chris Licht was leaving the cable news network. The move came...
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WB Discovery's Max Human Test Breaks The Internet: Why Everyone Is Laughing Out Loud
Tuesday, May 30, 2023 - 7:08am | 795Prepare for a good chuckle as Warner Bros. Discovery Inc.’s (NASDAQ:WBD) streaming service HBO’s recent rebranding to just “Max” has been accompanied by a hilarious “human test” — and it’s going viral on the internet. What Happened...
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HBO Streaming Service Rebranding Leaves Mac Users App-Less: What Went Wrong, Max?
Friday, May 26, 2023 - 11:08pm | 983Warner Bros. Inc.’s (NASDAQ:WBD) streaming service HBO Max‘s recent rebranding to just “Max” has left Apple Inc.’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) Mac users without an app. What Happened: On Saturday, Apple analyst Mark Gurman took...
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Warner Bros. Goes All-In On 4K Experience With Max Launch: What's In The Library?
Tuesday, May 23, 2023 - 3:41am | 540Warner Bros. Discovery Inc.’s (NASDAQ:WBD) highly anticipated streaming service, Max, launches today, promising an unparalleled 4K entertainment experience with an extensive library including beloved titles such as “Game of Thrones,” “Harry Potter,”...
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John Oliver Joins Inverse Jim Cramer Craze, Says You'd Live '50 Years' If Cramer Predicted You'd Die 'Tomorrow'
Wednesday, April 26, 2023 - 2:39pm | 1068Talk show host John Oliver has shared commentary on Jim Cramer previously and held nothing back when discussing the CNBC host's past comments about cryptocurrency and FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried. What Happened: During an episode of “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver,” the...
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Cutting The Cord To Save Money? Here's How Much Streamers Spend To Watch Netflix 'Game Of Thrones' And Disney+ 'The Mandalorian'
Monday, April 17, 2023 - 5:53pm | 916The streaming market continues to heat up with pure-play companies, launches from media giants and a highly competitive market for sports rights. The introduction of ad-supported plans from Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) and Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) has also put pressure on streaming competitors...
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What Do Harry Potter And Bud Light Have In Common? Kid Rock And J.K. Rowling Have Something To Do With It
Thursday, April 13, 2023 - 3:21pm | 1105A much-loved book and movie series is making its way to television amid great anticipation. However, even before its premiere, controversy is brewing around the show, potentially becoming a significant issue and headline for Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ: WBD), the media company behind it. What...