"Max (Warner Bros. Discovery Streaming Service)" News & Discussion (Spoilers)

[RoyalRubble]

From the front page of Anime Superhero.com.

"Max Renews Streaming Deal With Studio Ghibli"​

"With all the self-destructive activities Warner Bros Discovery has been up to these past few months, we never expected to hear this, but it’s true: the company has announced a renewal of its streaming exclusivity deal with Studio Ghibli.

This deal was made back in 2020, when what was then called HBO Max was advertised as a classy new entry to the streaming wars that would expand the HBO brand to encompass a variety of genres held to their traditional standard of quality. Then AT&T ran up a huge bill, left, and gave everything to a reality schlock king, who lopped the more recognizable of the brand’s two words off so he could fill it with his signature drivel."

Read the full article here.

Any comments on this announcement?

 

[LinusFan303]

From the front page of Anime Superhero.com.

"Max Renews Streaming Deal With Studio Ghibli"​

"With all the self-destructive activities Warner Bros Discovery has been up to these past few months, we never expected to hear this, but it’s true: the company has announced a renewal of its streaming exclusivity deal with Studio Ghibli.

This deal was made back in 2020, when what was then called HBO Max was advertised as a classy new entry to the streaming wars that would expand the HBO brand to encompass a variety of genres held to their traditional standard of quality. Then AT&T ran up a huge bill, left, and gave everything to a reality schlock king, who lopped the more recognizable of the brand’s two words off so he could fill it with his signature drivel."

Read the full article here.

Any comments on this announcement?

That's good news, would have been interesting to see who else would have bid (maybe Netflix since they have international rights) but glad the the owners of TLC saw value in keeping the rights.

 

[AdrenalineRush1996]

The upcoming remake of Salem's Lot will now become a Max original film.

‘Salem’s Lot’ Officially Skipping Movie Theaters to Stream on Max in 2024

'Salem's Lot,' an adaptation of Stephen King's vampire novel, will premiere on Max in 2024.

variety.com

 

[Moe]

From the front page of Anime Superhero.com.

"Max Renews Streaming Deal With Studio Ghibli"​

"With all the self-destructive activities Warner Bros Discovery has been up to these past few months, we never expected to hear this, but it’s true: the company has announced a renewal of its streaming exclusivity deal with Studio Ghibli.

This deal was made back in 2020, when what was then called HBO Max was advertised as a classy new entry to the streaming wars that would expand the HBO brand to encompass a variety of genres held to their traditional standard of quality. Then AT&T ran up a huge bill, left, and gave everything to a reality schlock king, who lopped the more recognizable of the brand’s two words off so he could fill it with his signature drivel."

Read the full article here.

Any comments on this announcement?

I'm surprised to see because I thought WBD wouldn't renew to save money.

I own all Studio Ghibli films so I don't need Max to watch their films anyway.

 

[AdrenalineRush1996]

Max will follow the same way as Netflix and Disney+ with the password-sharing crackdown later this year.

Warner Bros. Discovery's Max to begin password-sharing crackdown later this year

An industry-wide password-sharing crackdown is gaining momentum. The latest service to announce such a move is Max.

finance.yahoo.com

 

[Space Cadet]

Interesting article from Variety about the fate of season 3 of Euphoria and whether or not it will happen:

The Fight to Save ‘Euphoria’: Inside Rewrites, Reimagining Zendaya’s Rue and a Time Jump for Season 3 (EXCLUSIVE)

"Euphoria" Season 3 is delayed at HBO as Sam Levinson rewrites scripts, plans for a time jump and hears some of Zendaya's notes about a new direction.

variety.com

 

[AdrenalineRush1996]

Interesting article from Variety about the fate of season 3 of Euphoria and whether or not it will happen:

The Fight to Save ‘Euphoria’: Inside Rewrites, Reimagining Zendaya’s Rue and a Time Jump for Season 3 (EXCLUSIVE)

"Euphoria" Season 3 is delayed at HBO as Sam Levinson rewrites scripts, plans for a time jump and hears some of Zendaya's notes about a new direction.

variety.com

Honestly, I think it's time for the show to end after all because let's face it, the likes of Zendaya and Hunter Schafer are more likely going to focus on bigger projects during this time, so I'm doubtful on a possible third season.

 

[Space Cadet]

I don't know how many people on this forum watch Tokyo Vice but The Hollywood Reporter went behind-the-scenes on how they filmed a certain scene in season 2 and how they got permission that even Japanese tv shows don't get, very fascinating article:

How ‘Tokyo Vice’ Captured More of Japan’s Capital City on Camera Than Any TV Show Has Before

From "courtesy gifts" for the locals to avoiding run-ins with the yakuza, the team behind Max's neo-noir hit did whatever it took to secure some of the city's most elusive locations: "The only way to work here is to assuage every concern.”

www.hollywoodreporter.com

 

[AdrenalineRush1996]

I don't know how many people on this forum watch Tokyo Vice but The Hollywood Reporter went behind-the-scenes on how they filmed a certain scene in season 2 and how they got permission that even Japanese tv shows don't get, very fascinating article:

How ‘Tokyo Vice’ Captured More of Japan’s Capital City on Camera Than Any TV Show Has Before

From "courtesy gifts" for the locals to avoiding run-ins with the yakuza, the team behind Max's neo-noir hit did whatever it took to secure some of the city's most elusive locations: "The only way to work here is to assuage every concern.”

www.hollywoodreporter.com

I might watch this show one day after reading the article.

 

[LinusFan303]

Coming to Max in May 2024

What's New on Max in May 2024

In May, Max is dropping a new season of Hacks, A24 film The Iron Claw, a comedy special from Nikki Glaser, and a MoviePass documentary.

lifehacker.com

 

[AdrenalineRush1996]

Max has picked up the North American streaming rights for Spacey Unmasked, Channel 4's upcoming docuseries on disgraced actor Kevin Spacey.

Max Acquires Kevin Spacey Docuseries ‘Spacey Unmasked’ Featuring Never-Before-Seen Interviews; Trailer Revealed (EXCLUSIVE)

The two-part Kevin Spacey doc 'Spacey Unmasked' will air on Max in the U.S. and features never-before-seen interviews with multiple men.

variety.com

 

[Corwin Haught]

(X-post with Disney+ thread)

Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery have just announced that a discounted D+/Hulu/Max package will arrive this summer:

In Streaming Milestone, Disney And Warner Bros. Discovery Team On Bundle Featuring Disney+, Hulu And Max

Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery are breaking ground in streaming with a bundled offering featuring Disney+, Hulu and Max in a single package.

deadline.com

 

[Goldstar!]

Reportedly, Max will be raising the cost of its subscription yet again.

Max may raise streaming prices again, following Netflix and Disney Plus' lead

Price to the max!

www.techradar.com

I'm not happy about this. I've already gone from paying $14 per month to $16 per month. Some of the shows that I watched on Max (Close Enough, Space Ghost: Coast to Coast, The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack, Uncle Grandpa) have been removed from the platform until ????, and now Max wants me to pay even more for my subscription?

No one is saying when this is supposed to happen or by how much the price will increase, but $20 per month is as high as I'm willing to go. Ideally, I'd like to keep Max since I no longer have DirecTV and Max is the only way that I can watch HBO now. However, if the cost of subscription gets too high, I'll just have to look for a less expensive option (and I mean a legal option! I don't advocate piracy!).

 

[JMTV]

Reportedly, Max will be raising the cost of its subscription yet again.

Max may raise streaming prices again, following Netflix and Disney Plus' lead

Price to the max!

www.techradar.com

I'm not happy about this. I've already gone from paying $14 per month to $16 per month. Some of the shows that I watched on Max (Close Enough, Space Ghost: Coast to Coast, The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack, Uncle Grandpa) have been removed from the platform until ????, and now Max wants me to pay even more for my subscription?

No one is saying when this is supposed to happen or by how much the price will increase, but $20 per month is as high as I'm willing to go. Ideally, I'd like to keep Max since I no longer have DirecTV and Max is the only way that I can watch HBO now. However, if the cost of subscription gets too high, I'll just have to look for a less expensive option.

Yeah, let’s jack up the prices with less content. That sounds smart! /s

It really makes you wonder why the streaming bubble has been bursting lately…

 

[LinusFan303]

I've been using the ad version since that kind came out, hope they hold that price. Then again, I can leave if they don't.

 

[Zorak Masaki]

I'm just hoping that the ad-supported version that comes with my Cricket service stays.

 

[Dr.Pepper]

I hope they don’t hike the price for the ad supported. Just started subscribing again and I’m disappointed that many shows I was looking forward to (like Dexter’s Lab, Kids Next Door, the final season of Clarence, and The Middle) are gone. I think I’m going to stick around until June when new episodes of Craig of the Creek come out and I’m dumping it after then. I honestly don’t mind many of the Discovery programming for background noise but not at the expense of Warner Bros content.

 

[Moe]

Price hike is unlikely to affect me because I got Max (ads free) included in entertainment bundle with Starz and Showtime on YouTube TV, so they tend to raise the price on base plan and leave entertainment bundle untouched.

 

[the greenman]

Reportedly, Max will be raising the cost of its subscription yet again.

Max may raise streaming prices again, following Netflix and Disney Plus' lead

Price to the max!

www.techradar.com

I'm not happy about this. I've already gone from paying $14 per month to $16 per month. Some of the shows that I watched on Max (Close Enough, Space Ghost: Coast to Coast, The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack, Uncle Grandpa) have been removed from the platform until ????, and now Max wants me to pay even more for my subscription?

No one is saying when this is supposed to happen or by how much the price will increase, but $20 per month is as high as I'm willing to go. Ideally, I'd like to keep Max since I no longer have DirecTV and Max is the only way that I can watch HBO now. However, if the cost of subscription gets too high, I'll just have to look for a less expensive option (and I mean a legal option! I don't advocate piracy!).

I believe the strikes are responsible for the increase. The more the studios have to shell out on residuals, the more they have to charge us.

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[Action!]

*sighs* Are you kidding me?