Overview
- HBO executives landed in London for the U.K. and Ireland launch of HBO Max, a direct entry that follows January’s European expansion and introduces a £6 monthly price point.
- Warner Bros. Discovery faces a proposed $111 billion sale to Paramount, and Casey Bloys said he cannot discuss post‑deal plans while noting there could be strong combinations with Paramount+.
- Bloys said he has seen work on the Harry Potter series and is very pleased, and he confirmed training and an on‑set security team after Paapa Essiedu reported racist death threats tied to his casting.
- He highlighted a programming mix that pairs large franchises with repeatable series, citing The Pitt’s broad reach and steady 15‑episode runs and the strong performance of acquired hit Heated Rivalry.
- Production on A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Season 2 is underway with a smaller footprint that can support yearly returns, while executive‑watch chatter spiked after Bloys’ lunches with David Ellison and Ted Sarandos.