Combination of HBO Max and Discovery + caused pain through layoffs, and now the move is affecting a number of programs. Warner Bros. Discovery has confirmed arrive Diversity that it will remove 36 movies from HBO Max as soon as this week while it prepares for Discovery+ platform consolidation. Most of the productions aren’t huge, but they include recognizable HBO productions like Sesame Street spinoff The show is not too late for Elmo and the movie Peter Dinklage My dinner with Hervé. A handful of Cartoon Network shows are leaving.
In a statement, HBO Max said content will disappear from both services as it works to bring media libraries “together under one platform.” The supplier did not elaborate on its reasons, although Diversity note that pulling shows outright (rather than canceling future seasons) will help HBO Max avoid paying more royalties. Warner Bros. Discovery said it will find $3 billion in savings as part of a corporate merger.
As you can imagine, at least some of the affected producers are unhappy – this not only cuts income, but can also prevent people from seeing their work unless they find a home. other. Summer Camp Island creator Julia Pott note that some episodes developed during the pandemic will never see the light of day. Warner Bros. Discovery “has no respect for artists,” she said.
The HBO Max and Discovery+ combination is slated to launch in the summer of 2023. Although it’s unclear if Warner Bros. Whether or not Discovery is dropping more shows or cutting costs, this latest move won’t give you any peace of mind if you’re hoping your favorite series will hit the big leap towards unified service.
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