WarnerMedia Showbiz and Celebrity Breaking News

Over the past couple of weeks, since the announcement that WarnerMedia is releasing all of the 2021 WB films on HBO Max the same day as in theaters, it appears that almost every filmmaker that has publicly spoken about the move has disagreed with the idea of collapsing the theatrical window. And those that understand the decision are still upset that WarnerMedia didn’t warn filmmakers before the announcement.

Steven Soderbergh has been a filmmaker that has consistently pushed the boundaries of whatever medium he’s working in. On the small screen, he’s pushed the limits of TV and on streaming platforms with projects like “Wireless” and “Mosaic.” In film, he’s tested new ways of filming things (with smaller cameras and even smartphones), as well as marketing films (taking on the role of de facto marketer for “Logan Lucky,” for example.

After the huge announcement by Warner Bros. to put all their 2021 films on HBO Max the same day they hit theaters, notorious theater-enthusiast Christopher Nolan was quick to blast the game-changing decision.

It’s been five months since Ray Fisher accused Joss Whedon of alleged “abusive, unprofessional” behavior on the set of “Justice League,” and now WarnerMedia has concluded an investigation into Fisher’s allegations.

Filmmakers have made their thoughts known. Theater chains have blasted the idea, already.

We’ve already heard from a number of filmmakers about the recent WB/HBO Max move, where more than a dozen high-profile Warner Bros. films will be debuting on the same date in theaters and on HBO Max in 2021.

AMC Theatres was already hurting before WarnerMedia made its announcement that it was sending WB’s entire 2021 film slate to HBO Max on the same day as theaters. And now, after that decision? Let’s just say AMC is none too pleased with the idea that one of the biggest studios in the world is threatening the future of the theatrical experience.

When it was announced that WarnerMedia was going to release every Warner Bros. 2021 film on HBO Max the same day as in theaters, the reactions were immediate and passionate.

When the news hit that WarnerMedia was shifting its entire 2021 WB film slate to debut on HBO Max and in theaters on the same days, the industry gasped. People were shocked that one of the biggest studios in the world was making such a bold move and seemingly setting up the 2021 box office for another disappointing, disastrous year.

When the news was announced that WarnerMedia planned on releasing its entire Warner Bros. 2021 film slate simultaneously on HBO Max and in theaters, people were shocked.

A metaphorical bomb was dropped yesterday in the world of the film industry. Though the bomb was not a real explosive, there has already been significant real-world damage to theater chains such as AMC Theatres, Regal Cinemas, and more, as WarnerMedia announced plans to release its entire 2021 Warner Bros.

Joss Whedon is back in the news, but it isn’t related to the ongoing “Justice League” controversy.

according to The Hollywood Reporter.The so-called “Snyder Cut” — for which the director released a short teaser video to many fans’ delight in June — will reportedly air as a four-episode limited series on HBO Max in 2021.HBO Max and WarnerMedia Entertainment had no comment when contacted by The Post.The director’s supporters have long called for him to #ReleaseTheSnyderCut after Joss Whedon stepped in to replace him and finish the film following a death in Snyder’s family.

slew of allegations against the workplace.According to Variety, executives from Warner Bros.

Almost every studio in Hollywood has a skeleton in its closet in regards to a film in its catalog that doesn’t stand up to the test of time. Disney has “The Song of the South,” as well as a lot of older cartoons with racist depictions of characters.

HBO Max is officially the future home of “Zack Snyder’s Justice League,” aka The Snyder Cut. The film (TV miniseries?) is expected to arrive in 2021 and has been described by the filmmaker as a massive redo of the superhero film that flopped at the box office and failed to excite fans back in 2017.

All eight Harry Potter movies will be available for streaming for the first time as part of WarnerMedia’s new subscription service.

The April Fool’s Day announcement that Hulu alum Jason Kilar had been named CEO of WarnerMedia surprised many within the company. In his new role, Kilar will oversee all of the entertainment units acquired by AT&T in its 2018 deal for TimeWarner — including Warner Bros., the Turner cable channels, and HBO.

By tapping Jason Kilar — the co-founder of Hulu and an Amazon veteran — to be its new CEO, AT&T-owned WarnerMedia is sending a signal that its future will be streamed. In a conversation with Variety just hours after the announcement, Kilar himself says as much.

There’s no question that these are terrifying times we’re living in. We’re doing our best to adapt our personal and professional lives in profound ways to stop the spread of the pandemic by protecting ourselves, our families, our colleagues and strangers. It’s not easy staying hopeful and optimistic as we witness the number of coronavirus cases and deaths accelerating hourly.

Former Hulu chief Jason Kilar has been named CEO of WarnerMedia.

WarnerMedia will pledge $100 million in relief to workers affected by wide production shut downs in film and television, CEO John Stankey said in a Friday staff memo obtained by Variety.

Hooq, the multi-territory streaming service in Asia that is backed by Warnermedia and Sony, Friday filed for voluntary liquidation in Singapore.

For an industry full of commanding, highly paid executives, the experience of suddenly working remotely — often sharing their new workplaces with kids and dogs — has been a humbling experience.

HBO is seeing a burst of viewing as millions of Americans are shut indoors during the coronavirus pandemic.

Conan O’Brien isn’t going to let the spread of coronavirus keep late-night TV off the air.

The planned “Friends” reunion special at HBO Max is the latest victim of the production shutdown caused by the coronavirus outbreak.

Brian Lesser had every reason to be proud of Xandr, the ad-tech company he led. On Wednesday, it unveiled a new deal to do work with Walt Disney, WarnerMedia and AMC Networks. He celebrated in an odd way: He quit.

John Stankey, head of WarnerMedia and AT&T’s chief operating officer, saw his 2019 compensation rise 36%, to a total of $22.47 million, according to a regulatory filing.

John Stankey, head of WarnerMedia and AT&T’s chief operating officer, saw his compensation rise 36%, to a total of $22.47 million, according to a regulatory filing.

Battle lines are being drawn in the ongoing quest to lure advertisers to new kinds of TV commercials.

In a year when everything seems topsy-turvy, the two media companies that broadcast one of the nation’s favorite sporting events are hoping their work on it will proceed as normal.

AT&T’s WarnerMedia is no longer participating in SXSW 2020 in Austin, Texas, joining a growing list of companies cancelling plans to attend the annual fest over concerns about the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic.

WarnerMedia Entertainment chairman Robert Greenblatt will deliver the keynote conversation at the 2020 NAB Show Executive Leadership Summit on April 19 at the Encore at Wynn Las Vegas.

Warner Bros. Pictures and HBO Max formed a new film label, titled Warner Max, that will generate eight to 10 mid-budget films per year for WarnerMedia’s new streaming service.

AT&T’s top line was stung by its investment in HBO Max in the fourth quarter of 2019 to the tune of $1.2 billion in “foregone licensing revenues.” The telco also continued to see rapid deterioration in its pay-TV business, losing a total of nearly 1.2 million subscribers in Q4.