Ahead of the official arrival of Max in Southeast Asia, Taiwan and Hong Kong, Warner Bros. Discovery’s JB Perrette and James Gibbons talk to World Screen Newsflash about the platform’s positioning in the region, the importance of partnerships and the plans for local content.
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WBD & Prime Video Extend Partnership in Sweden, Netherlands
November 11, 2024
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) and Prime Video have expanded their agreement to make the Max streaming service available as an add-on subscription through Prime Video in Sweden and HBO Max as an add-on in the Netherlands.
Streaming Gains for Warner Bros. Discovery
November 7, 2024
While overall revenues slipped by 4 percent in Q3, Warner Bros. Discovery emerged from the year-ago loss of $417 million to post a profit of $135 million.
Warner Bros. Discovery Taps BluTV CEO for Turkish Business
November 4, 2024
Warner Bros. Discovery has named Deniz Şaşmaz Oflaz as VP of local original productions, local channels and streaming operations lead for Turkey.
Max Arrives in Asia November 19
October 24, 2024
Warner Bros. Discovery is set to launch Max in Southeast Asia, Taiwan and Hong Kong on November 19.
Max Unveils Asia Expansion Plans
October 15, 2024
Warner Bros. Discovery is bringing its Max streaming service to Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan and Hong Kong on November 19.
Bell Media, Rogers Strike Separate Deals with Warner Bros. Discovery
October 8, 2024
Both Bell Media and Rogers Communications have struck new pacts with Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), and all legal disputes regarding the distribution of WBD content in the Canadian market have been settled.
Max to Launch on Japan’s U-NEXT
September 19, 2024
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) has extended its alliance with U-NEXT, bringing Max to the Japanese streaming platform next week.
NATPE Global & Realscreen Summit Set Keynotes
September 18, 2024
David Eilenberg, Roku’s head of content, is set to deliver a keynote address to a joint audience of NATPE Global and Realscreen Summit delegates on February 5, the crossover day of the two events.
Warner Bros. Discovery & Charter Clinch Early Renewal
September 12, 2024
Warner Bros. Discovery and Charter Communications have sealed a new carriage agreement that encompasses linear and streaming services, hailing the early renewal as a model for the "future of video."