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HBO and CNN owner Warner Bros Discovery to split in two

HBO and CNN owner Warner Bros Discovery to split in two

Summary

Warner Bros Discovery, which owns CNN and HBO Max, will split into two separate companies by mid-next year. One company will focus on streaming and studios, while the other will manage traditional cable networks like CNN.

Key Facts

  • Warner Bros Discovery will split into two companies by mid-2024.
  • One company will handle streaming services and studios, including HBO Max.
  • The streaming and studios company will include hit shows like Succession and The White Lotus.
  • The new cable networks company will include CNN, Discovery, and TNT Sports.
  • The decision aims to address the growing popularity of streaming and the decline in cable TV viewers.
  • Shares of Warner Bros Discovery fell nearly 3% after the announcement.
  • The split follows a merger in 2022 that created Warner Bros Discovery.
  • A similar strategy is being used by Comcast, which is separating its NBCUniversal cable division from other services.
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