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Some internet personalities are claiming that Scooby-Doo reboot "Velma" is so bad that it must be a conservative “psy-op” intended to embarrass the woke left.

The new HBO Max spinoff of the beloved children's cartoon "Scooby-Doo" is being ripped by critics for "pointless nudity" and "gore," including an "oozing corpse."

Warner Bros. Discovery is increasing the price of ad-free HBO Max to $15.99 from $14.99, the first hike since the streaming service was launched in 2020.

Warner Bros. Discovery has agreed to use measurement platform VideoAmp ahead of the 2023 upfronts.

A prominent drag queen starring in the "adult-only" sequel of the Dr. Seuss Christmas classic, The Grinch, said she welcomes "any opportunity that we have to kick down traditional family values."

An LGBTQ+ advocacy organization criticized HBO Max's cancellation of reality show "Legendary," because it "raised the bar for inclusivity on TV programming."

The 2023 Golden Globes will take place in January and several nominations were given out in December to Netflix films and shows like "The Crown," and "Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery."

Warner Bros. Discovery plans to merge its HBO Max and Discovery+ streaming services in spring and will rename the service.

Streaming is getting more expensive, but there are still some good deals to be had this Black Friday.

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As any “Game of Thrones” fan knows, the God of Death is always knocking on the door. It’s just a matter of knowing when to say “not today” to keep you alive.

Warner Bros. Discovery plans to combine HBO Max and Discovery+ next year, which could give the company a chance to reset pricing for its streaming service.

Save a huge 40% on HBO Max’s annual plan and get access to premium TV for less.

“House of the Dragon” landed as the most-watched series premiere ever for HBO.

Amazon's "The Rings of Power" and HBO's "House of the Dragon" serve very different purposes for their respective studios.

HBO Max is pulling 36 TV shows and movies to cut costs and shift its strategy.

HBO Max is pulling 36 titles from its streaming platform this week. The move isn't a kid-friendly one, with the service dumping several animated shows such as Infinity Train and Summer Camp Island.

This week’s new entertainment releases include fresh music from Demi Lovato, a documentary about Princess Diana that uses only archival footage and the “Game of Thrones” prequel finally arrives on HBO.

Unlike WarnerMedia's last CEO, new chief David Zaslav is embracing movie theaters and traditional cable TV instead of taking a streaming-first attitude.

In a highly unusual move that has rattled Hollywood, Warner Bros.

This week’s new entertainment releases include Beyoncé’s new album “Renaissance,” Stephen Curry hosting the ESPYS sports awards and the summer thrill ride known as Shark Week returns to Discovery Channel for its 34th year.

This week’s new entertainment releases include a new album from Lizzo, the crime drama “Black Bird” from the mind of novelist Dennis Lehane, and a tearful roadtrip when a single father played by John Cho drives his teenage daughter across the country in “Don’t Make Me Go.”.

Raised By Wolves won't be back to explore the outer reaches of humanity.

The former Fox News anchor had joined the network to host a show for CNN Plus, the quickly shuttered streaming service.

This week’s new entertainment releases include a new album from Bonnie Raitt, Bob Odenkirk starts the long farewell season of “Better Call Saul” and “The Batman,” the biggest box-office hit so far this year, lands Monday on HBO Max.

This week’s new entertainment releases include Jewel’s first new studio album in seven years, former President Barack Obama narrating a five-part Netflix series about U.S. public lands and the return of “The Brothers Garcia” with a new name.

Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022 I "Star Trek: Discovery" returns on Paramount Plus

Village Roadshow has filed a lawsuit against Warner Bros. over its decision to release "The Matrix Resurrections" in theaters and on HBO Max at the same time.

This week’s new entertainment releases include new music from Spoon and Mary J.

Who doesn’t love a good romantic comedy, right?

This week’s new entertainment releases include a new album from the legendary group The Temptations, the latest addition to the animated “Ice Age” franchise and a new series on HBO by “Downton Abbey” creator Julian Fellowes called “The Gilded Age” and starring Carrie Coon, Morgan Spector, Cynthia Nixon and Christine Baranski.

This week’s new entertainment releases include new albums from Elvis Costello and The Lumineers, and John Cena reprises his “The Suicide Squad” role in the DC universe spin-off series “Peacemaker.”.

We’re six episodes into the reboot of “Sex and the City” series called “And Just Like That,” and after a bit of a rough start, the new show is finally starting to feel like the show that viewers fell in love with over 20 years ago.

After watching the first two episodes of the highly anticipated “Sex and the City” reboot “And Just Like That,” we couldn’t help but wonder: Is this the best reboot of a beloved TV show about to happen?

Thursday, December 9, 2021 I “Anne Boleyn” debuts on AMC Plus

And Just Like That, a new 10-part spin-off series, launches later this month.

This week’s new entertainment releases include a much-anticipated album from Adele, a documentary about Janet Jackson's wardrobe malfunction during the 2004 Super Bowl half-time show and Will Smith playing father and tennis guru to Venus and Serena Williams.

As reboots like "Gossip Girl" become the norm and streaming flings open the gates, the teen drama script we've grown accustomed to — made popular by shows such as "Beverly Hills, 90210" and "The O.C." — might finally be flipping.

Dune is streaming on HBO Max for 31 days so you don't have to go to the theatres to watch it.

Several top WarnerMedia executives never liked the HBO Max name. Merging with Discovery will give the combined company a chance to change it.

This week’s new entertainment releases include an Elton John album of duets and an HBO documentary about the Jan. 6 siege of the U.S. Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump.

Can you believe that HBO’s hit “Succession” is finally back after being off the air for over two years?

Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021 | “Baker’s Dozen” premieres on Hulu

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Here's where to stream the most critically acclaimed Halloween fright-night shows and movies ever made

This week’s new entertainment releases include new music from Lindsey Buckingham and Scott McCreery, as well as the return of Clint Eastwood, who has gone back to his Western roots with “Cry Macho,” starring as a former rodeo star hired to bring a young man in Mexico back to his father in the U.S. Fans of TV's “The Morning Show” will also get to see Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, Steve Carell and Billy Crudup kick off Season 2.

HBO Max will launch in six European countries, but its longstanding relationship with satellite TV giant Sky complicates the streaming service's arrival in the largest countries.

Warner Bros. will bolster HBO Max next year with more than 10 new movie titles made exclusively for the streaming service.

“Sesame Street” is about to get a whole lot cuter.

Did you receive an odd email from HBO Max last week? Apparently quite a few people did, and the streaming service gave the most honest excuse: They blamed it on the intern.

This week’s new entertainment releases include the much-anticipated debut of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “In the Heights,” a sweaty, vibrant musical about a close-knit Washington Heights neighborhood.

The film adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda and Quira Alegr�a Hudes’s “In the Heights” musical pays homage to Latina foremothers while passing the baton to the next generation.

The final episode of “Mare of Easttown” was so highly anticipated that it crashed the HBO Max app when it premiered Sunday at 10 p.m. ET.

This week’s new entertainment releases include new music from Liz Phair, Lloyd Banks and Joe Walsh.

There aren't many legacy media companies left to combine after this month's deals, but here are three potential combinations that make sense.

Denis Villeneuve's "Dune" will have its day on Oct. 1, 2021and will be released in theaters and on HBO Max.

Our "Friends" are finally getting back together on HBO Max in May, in a reunion special featuring celebrity guests like Lady Gaga and Tom Selleck

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Zack Snyder's cut of "Justice League" may have been a hit with fans, but it did little to move the needle for HBO Max subscriptions.

WarnerMedia CEO Jason Kilar reaffirmed the studio's commitment to movie theaters, saying blockbusters will debut in cinemas before heading to streaming.

The movie industry is seeing a revival with 'Godzilla vs. Kong' shattering expectations as people are feeling more safe to go out.

From Netflix, Hulu HBO Max, Amazon, Disney+ originals to classic movies, these are the new, notable titles available for streaming

This combination photo shows poster art for the film "Godzilla vs Kong," premiering on HBO Max on March 31, left, "Concrete Cowboy," premiering April 2 on Netflix and "Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia," premiering April 3 on Lifetime. (HBO Max/Netflix/Lifetime via AP)Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. MOVIES— Two of cinema’s most famous giants are headed for an old-fashioned big budget clash in “Godzilla vs. Kong,” available on HBO Max for 31 days starting Friday. After a pandemic-induced blockbuster drought, Henry told the AP that the film will be a welcome change of pace. Ad— Legendary gospel singer Mahalia Jackson gets overdue biopic attention in a Lifetime film debuting Saturday.

This combination of photos shows key art for "The Runaway Bunny," premiering March 25 on HBO Max, left, "Tina," a documentary about Tina Turner premiering March 27 on HBO Max, center, and "City on a Hill," a new series premiering March 28 on Showtime. He has grasped, at least for a proud man like Anthony, how one’s ego keeps fighting a battle it doesn’t know is already lost.”Ad— In Dan Lindsay and T.J. Martin's revealing documentary “Tina,” Tina Turner surveys her tumultuous and extraordinary life. The film, which debuts Saturday on HBO and HBO Max, includes intimate interviews with the 81-year-old “Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll," along with previously unseen footage, audio tapes and personal photos. The piercing Romanian documentary “Collective” was nominated for both best documentary and best international film — something only one previous film ( "Honeyland," in 2020) — has ever managed to do. Ad— AP Film Writer Jake CoyleMUSIC— Carrie Underwood’s upcoming album features gospel hymns important to the "American Idol" winner.

AT&T increased its subscriber forecast for HBO Max and HBO on Friday. The telecommunications company, which owns WarnerMedia, said it now expects global subscribers of between 120 million and 150 million for HBO Max and HBO by the end of 2025. The company also expects to see between 67 million and 70 million HBO Max subscribers worldwide by the end of 2021. AT&T had previously set a forecast of between 75 million and 90 million subscribers globally by 2025. Of the 37.7 million HBO Max-eligible subscribers, around 30 million came from wholesalers and 6.8 million were through retail channels.

Each streaming service is different. Discovery's Discovery+ wants to be a "complement to other streaming services," according to CEO David Zaslav. Disney+ has already predicted it will have as many as 260 million global subscribers by 2024. "Not every streaming service deserves to exist or win," Kevin Mayer, former head of Disney+ and ex-CEO of TikTok, told CNBC. "All of these media companies were running commercials for their streaming services on television."

J Michael Straczynski's epic sci-fi saga "Babylon 5" has finally received a long overdue upgrade to HD-of-sorts and is now available as a digital download from Amazon and iTunes where available globally, and on HBO Max. According to Warner Brothers , "Babylon 5 Remastered" has been scanned from the original camera negative. Babylon 5 Season 1 Remastered. Then there's the [ahem] connection between "Babylon 5" and " Star Trek: Deep Space Nine ," but you can read all about that here . Check with your service provider because if you already subscribe to HBO, then it's quite possible HBO Max is free to watch.

(Liam Daniel/Netflix via AP)NEW YORK – Netflix rode the voracious hunger for TV content during a year of pandemic viewership to a dominant showing at the Golden Globe nominations. The streaming giant scooped up 20 small-screen nods — nearly three times as many as its closest competitor, HBO, and beating the 17 TV nominations it got last year. Streaming newcomer HBO Max scored two nominations with “The Flight Attendant,” a best comedy TV berth and also earned “The Big Bang Theory” veteran Kaley Cuoco her first Globe nod. Little-known Pop TV earned five nominations — all for the Canadian comedy “Schitt’s Creek,” which swept the comedy Emmy Awards last year. Ad“The Great” now faces “The Flight Attendant,” “Schitt’s Creek,” “Emily in Paris” and “Ted Lasso” for bragging rights to best comedy TV series.

The long-awaited "Snyder Cut" of "Justice League" will arrive on HBO Max on March 18. When "Justice League" was released in 2017, it was marred by harsh critical reviews. The telecommunications company, which owns WarnerMedia, reported that HBO and HBO Max now have a combined 41.5 million domestic subscribers, up 20% from 34.6 million a year prior. Of the 37.7 million HBO Max-eligible subscribers, 30 million came from wholesalers and 6.8 million were through retail channels. This means that nearly half of HBO subscribers who were eligible to get HBO Max have not signed up yet.

Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter in "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone." Attention witches and wizards, a new live-action Harry Potter series could be coming to HBO Max. "There are no Harry Potter series in development at the studio or on the streaming platform," representatives from Warner Bros. and HBO Max told CNBC in a statement. The Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling has spawned spinoff books, 10 box-office features and theme park lands at Universal Studios in Florida and California. The author has come under scrutiny for comments made about the trans community and has faced backlash from even the most loyal of Harry Potter fans.

The Ryan Coogler-produced Fred Hampton film will have its premiere at the Sundance Film Festival before heading to HBO Max and theaters, programmers announced Tuesday. (Glen Wilson/Warner Bros. Entertainment via AP)The Ryan Coogler-produced Fred Hampton film “Judas and the Black Messiah” will have its premiere at the Sundance Film Festival before heading to HBO Max and theaters, programmers announced Tuesday. The 2021 Sundance Film Festival, which kicks off Jan. 28, is going largely virtual this year due to the pandemic. “Judas...” is among the 2021 Warner Bros. films that are debuting simultaneously in theaters and on HBO Max. It’ll be available for HBO Max subscribers in the U.S. starting Feb. 12.

This year just got a little better for "Sex and the City" fans — a "new chapter" of the iconic series is in the works at HBO Max, parent company WarnerMedia announced Sunday in a press release. Kim Cattrall, who portrayed high-powered publicist Samantha Jones, "is not part of this project," a representative from HBO Max confirmed to CBS News in an email. Parker, Davis and Nixon all shared a promo for the new series on social media on Sunday. The trailer opens with scenes of New York City, interposed with shots of the words, "And just like that…the story continues…" being typed on a computer. Parker, Davis and Nixon will all executive produce the show alongside Michael Patrick King, according to the release.

Here's how to watch them:How do I watch "Soul? Gal Gadot stars as Wonder Woman in "Wonder Woman 1984." Warner Bros.How do I watch "Wonder Woman 1984?" HBO Max can also be procured through these TV services: AT&TCoxDIRECTVHuluOptimumPrime Video ChannelsSpectrumVerizon FiosXfinityYouTube TVWhat time does "Wonder Woman 1984" arrive on HBO Max? Does "Wonder Woman 1984" cost extra money?

"'Wonder Woman 1984' represents the first test of a simultaneous big screen/small screen release of a title of this magnitude," said Paul Dergarabedian, senior media analyst at Comscore. On the same day that "Wonder Woman 1984" debuts on the big screen, it will also be available to stream on HBO Max . "Wonder Woman 1984" seeks to answer that question. Still, there is pent-up demand for "Wonder Woman 1984." In non-pandemic times, "Wonder Woman 1984" could have opened at between $100 million and $150 million, Wedbush analyst Michael Pachter said.

(L-R) TNT, TBS, truTV, HBO & HBO Max Content Acquisition EVP Michael Quigley, HBO Max CCO and TNT, TBS, & truTV President Kevin Reilly and HBO Max Head of Original Content Sarah Aubrey appear onstage during the HBO Max executive session segment of the 2020 Winter Television Critics Association Press Tour at The Langham Huntington, Pasadena on January 15, 2020 in Pasadena, California. WarnerMedia's HBO Max will be available on Roku starting Thursday. The app had not been available on Roku while the two companies worked out an agreement. For users with the current HBO app, the channel will automatically update to HBO Max. Otherwise, Roku users will be able to download the HBO Max channel on their Rokus.

Christopher Nolan, one of Warner Bros.’ most important filmmakers, has come out strongly against the company’s decision to debut its films on HBO Max and in theaters in 2021. The “Tenet” filmmaker told The Associated Press Monday that it’s not a good business decision and criticized how the company handled it. “I’ve never seen everybody so upset about one particular decision,” Nolan said. And it’s not a good business decision," Nolan said. With major markets like Los Angeles and New York closed, domestic ticket sales fizzled, and Warner Bros. and other studios responded by delaying the year’s remaining major films.

This image released by Warner Bros. Entertainment shows Timothee Chalamet, left, and Rebecca Ferguson in a scene from the upcoming 2021 film "Dune." Films will debut simultaneously in theaters and on HBO Max in the U.S. After one month, they will stop streaming and continue to play only in theaters. The move follows Warner Bros.' decision to put “Wonder Woman 1984” on HBO Max in December, along with a concurrent theatrical run. Warner Bros.' move amounts to an acknowledgement that any full rebound for theaters is still a year or more away. After a rocky rollout, HBO Max said in October that nearly 9 million people were using HBO Max, though 29 million had access to the streaming service as part of their HBO subscriptions.

The Robert Zemeckis adaptation of “Roald Dahl’s The Witches” has found a new home on HBO Max this month just in time for Halloween. Warner Bros. said Friday that “The Witches” will debut on the subscription streaming service, owned by parent company WarnerMedia, on Oct. 22. Dahl’s 1983 novel about an orphaned boy who discovers a coven of witches that hate children was previously adapted for the big screen in 1990 by director Nicolas Roeg. It starred Angelica Huston, Mai Zetterling and Rowan Atkinson and was a box office flop, despite its critical acclaim. This new version has actor Jahzir Bruno playing the boy who must try to stop the witches from turning the world's children into mice.

Photo by Presley Ann/Getty Images for WarnerMedia(CNN) - With spotlights shining on soon-to-debut streaming services from Apple and Disney, WarnerMedia sought Tuesday to offer audiences a reminder: Set aside a few bucks for us. Not surprisingly, Warner Bros. stressed animation and programs like "Sesame Street" as a means of reaching kids a key component of the streaming business. Similarly, HBO Max will pad that portfolio of established fare for young adults via deals to stream "South Park" and "Doctor Who." That's a particularly good way of expressing what is, despite the meticulous planning by all these media companies, a great big gamble. The-CNN-Wire & 2019 Cable News Network, Inc., a Time Warner Company.

Tony Goncalves, CEO of Otter Media, speaks onstage at HBO Max WarnerMedia Investor Day Presentation at Warner Bros. Studios on Oct. 29, 2019, in Burbank, California. (CNN) - HBO Max is debuting in May 2020 with a vast library of TV shows and films. HBO Max costs twice as much as Disney+ and Apple TV+, which cost $6.99 and $4.99 per month, respectively. HBO Max costs the same as HBO Now, the company's standalone streaming service that launched in 2015, but offers a much larger library of TV shows and films. So what will HBO Max subscribers get for $15 a month?

Photo by Scott Wintrow/Getty Images(CNN) - "Gossip Girl" is ready to dish again. HBO Max, the new streaming service from WarnerMedia due to launch in 2020, has given a direct-to-series order for a "Gossip Girl" reboot. The service has given the show an order of 10 one-hour episodes from the original "Gossip Girl" team, including executive producers Joshua Safran, Stephanie Savage and Josh Schwartz, according to details released by HBO Max. "Gossip Girl," based on the book series by Cecily von Ziegesar, ran for six seasons on the CW from 2007-2012. The "Gossip Girl" reboot comes at a time when networks are looking to beloved teen shows and franchises for opportunities.

By bringing it in-house, WarnerMedia is banking that "Friends" fans will migrate for a new streaming service. The streaming service will also include brand-new shows, called "Max Originals," and movies. The forthcoming streaming service has been a top priority ever since AT&T took control of WarnerMedia, then known as Time Warner, last summer. Reilly has been green-lighting new shows for the forthcoming streaming service for several months. Netflix tweeted on Tuesday, "We're sorry to see Friends go to Warner's streaming service at the beginning of 2020 (in The US).