x For some, like myself, watching your favorite TV shows on a weekly basis is a way of life. Granted, part of my reason for doing so is because it’s an aspect of my job, although that’s just how I’ve always been. But for others, binge-watching via streaming services such as Netflix or Hulu is the only way to fly. To date, I’m sure a fair amount of those reading this have digested the various series making up the Arrowverse by using the latter option, specifically Netflix. Well, if that’s the case, then the rug may soon be pulled from under you once WarnerMedia launches their own initiative sometime next year. When this happens, don’t be surprised if Arrow, The Flash, Legends of Tomorrow, Supergirl, Black Lightning and other CW favorites like Riverdale and Supernatural are pulled from Netflix. I’m sure the mere mention of this is already causing some discontent, but that’s business. The Flash: 5x14 - "Cause And XS" Gallery 1 of … [Read more...] about All Arrowverse Shows May Leave Netflix For WarnerMedia’s Streaming Service
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WarnerMedia Streaming Service Will Be Discounted for HBO Subscribers, Beta Launch Planned [TCA 2019]
Posted on Monday, February 11th, 2019 by Fred Topel TBS/TNT President Kevin Reilly presented his vision for the yet unnamed Warner streaming service during the Television Critics Association presentation on Monday. Warner Bros. wants in on those sweet, sweet streaming dollars, so they’re going to use their library and forthcoming original programs to launch their own answer to Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, CBS All Access, FXNow and the upcoming Disney+. Reilly is heading up WarnerMedia’s upcoming streaming service, and took questions from the television critics. Here are six things we learned about Warners’ plans to enter the streaming game. A Beta Will Be Ready This Year Subscribers are going to get to try out Warners’ streaming service as it develops. “Our initial launch will be a beta product in Q4,” Reilly said. “Our beta will not have original programming but we will introduce it in 2020. Expect it in all the verticals: kids and … [Read more...] about WarnerMedia Streaming Service Will Be Discounted for HBO Subscribers, Beta Launch Planned [TCA 2019]
Kevin Reilly: “It’s Not a Good Model to Share” WarnerMedia Shows Like ‘Friends’
Kevin Reilly wants Friends exclusively on WarnerMedia's forthcoming streaming service. The veteran television executive stood before television critics Monday afternoon for the first time in his new capacity as head of content for the forthcoming direct-to-consumer offering and fielded questions about service's programming strategy. One of the most pressuring questions was whether WarnerMedia, which late last year inked a nearly $100 million licensing deal to keep Friends on Netflix for another year, would eventually pull the show from the streaming giant in order to offer it to subscribers of its own service. Reilly responded, that the "crown jewels" of the WarnerMedia library will likely ultimately end up on the service. "Sharing destination assets like that, it's not a good model to share," he said. "They should be exclusive to the service." WarnerMedia CEO John Stankey announced the still-unnamed service in the fall, revealing that it would combine programming … [Read more...] about Kevin Reilly: “It’s Not a Good Model to Share” WarnerMedia Shows Like ‘Friends’
TNT’s Sarah Aubrey to Head Originals for WarnerMedia Streaming Service
Kevin Reilly is formalizing his top executive leadership for the forthcoming WarnerMedia direct to consumer streaming platform. The TBS and TNT executive, who was promoted in December to chief creative officer for the forthcoming platform, has tapped Sarah Aubrey to serve as head of originals. Meanwhile, TBS' Brett Weitz has been promoted to general manager for both the comedy-themed cable network and its Turner-owned sibling TNT. Reilly made the announcement Thursday via an internal memo. Read that, below. More to come… Today I am very pleased to announce two key executive moves to position us moving forward. First relating to the new WarnerMedia streaming service, I’m naming my longtime colleague Sarah Aubrey to Head of Original Content, reporting to me. In this position Sarah will oversee all original series and feature films for the new service. Sarah will collaborate closely with her counterparts across Turner, HBO and Warner Bros. as we prepare for launch later this … [Read more...] about TNT’s Sarah Aubrey to Head Originals for WarnerMedia Streaming Service
Streaming Wars: How Apple, WarnerMedia and Disney Plan to Challenge Netflix in 2019
The streaming world is about to get a lot more crowded, and TheWrap sizes up the new competition Tim Baysinger, provided by Published 4:49 pm CST, Thursday, January 3, 2019 Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Streaming Wars: How Apple, WarnerMedia and Disney Plan to Challenge Netflix in 2019 1 / 1 Back to Gallery Read original story Streaming Wars: How Apple, WarnerMedia and Disney Plan to Challenge Netflix in 2019 At TheWrap … [Read more...] about Streaming Wars: How Apple, WarnerMedia and Disney Plan to Challenge Netflix in 2019