HBO series, which follows her dynamic with young comedy writer Ava Daniels (Hannah Einbinder).In the second season, Deborah and Ava embark on a cross-country tour to test out their new stand-up material – joined by a roster of new guest stars, including Laurie Metcalf (The Big Bang Theory) as tour manager Alice who, as mentioned in the trailer, is nicknamed ‘Weed’ by Pete Wentz.Other new guest stars for the second season include Martha Kelly (Baskets), Ming-Na Wen (The Mandalorian) and Susie Essman (Curb Your Enthusiasm), while Margaret Cho and Devon Sawa will also make appearances.They’ll join returning cast members Carl Clemons-Hopkins, Christopher McDonald, Kaitlin Olson, Paul W. Downs, Poppy Liu, Rose Abdoo, Mark Indelicato, Meg Stalter, Angela E.
What Warner Bros. Discovery Looks Like on Day 1
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now officially merged WarnerMedia and Discovery will open for business as Warner Bros. Discovery Monday.While little is known about the future of the new company, it’s clear what valuable brands, IP, executives and customers they will each be bringing to the table on their first day as a combined entity.Founded in 1985, Discovery, Inc.
has approximately 11,000 staffers at time of publication. WarnerMedia, first established as Warner Bros.
in 1923, has roughly 25,000 employees.For a detailed rundown of the Discovery side’s top leadership and org chart as it stands on Day 1, including CEO David Zaslav and his lieutenants, as well as its current development deals and talent partnerships, readers can consult this data, compiled via Variety Insight platform. And here is the same for the WarnerMedia side, which accounts for several recent departures in top leadership, prompted by the close of the merger, including CEO Jason Kilar, HBO Max chief Andy Forssell, and studios and networks group chair and CEO Ann Sarnoff.As of the end of 2021, which was the last time WarnerMedia revealed streaming subscriber data, HBO and HBO Max currently have a combined 73.8 million subs.
Comparatively, Discovery reported it had 22 million — and now it has way more by acquisition. No subscriber figures have been released for newly launched CNN Plus.In terms of brands, WarnerMedia boasts crown jewels like Warner Bros., HBO, HBO Max, CNN and DC Films; while Discovery is swimming in top lifestyle channels, including HGTV, Food Network and TLC, and young streamer Discovery Plus.More specifically, they each hold valuable IP: WarnerMedia is the home of “Game of Thrones,” the DC Universe of films, the “Harry Potter” franchise, NBA and MLB games, and
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Warner Bros. Reportedly Toying With The Idea Of Taking ‘Batgirl’ Theatrically
In the last three years, we’ve seen every major studio launch their own streaming service (Apple TV+, HBO Max, Disney+, Paramount+, Peackock) in order to stay competitive. But streaming, which just seemed like it was hitting a new golden age, has hit a few major speedbumps.
Warner Bros. Discovery Exploring A DC Entertainment Overhaul With A Kevin Feige-Like Czar, Superman Prioritization & Many More Ideas
Well, it’s getting to be that time of year again: the bi-yearly-ish shake-up of DC Entertainment at Warner Bros. which has happened several times over the years now ever since the franchise spun out early following the disappointing release of “Batman Vs.
Warner Bros Discovery Town Hall Features Oprah Winfrey And Studio Heritage
Warner Bros Discovery CEO David Zaslav and other top execs are meeting with employees in a town hall this morning on the Warner lot in Burbank. It’s the first large-scale staff meeting since last Friday’s close of the $43 billion merger.
Warner Bros. Discovery Town Hall Kicks Off With Oprah Winfrey
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav brought out the big guns during his address to the new company at its first global town hall for employees Thursday.The newly merged company brought out its most famous employee, Oprah Winfrey, to moderate the event and to help introduce Zaslav to Hollywood.Winfrey is a longtime supporter of the media mogul, who has championed the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) — a cable channel jointly jointed by Warner Bros. Discovery and Harpo Studio — alongside her since its launch in 2011.
Warner Bros. Discovery Stock Flat on First Day of Trading – But AT&T Shares Jump 8%
AT&T’s stock price on Monday jumped 8%, to $19.67, as a probable result of Friday’s closure of the deal. The Warner Bros. Discovery share price dipped to $24.48 in after-hours trading, but the start and finish were close enough that the day could hardly be called a roller coaster.Monday was the first day of public trading for Warner Bros.
Warner Bros. Discovery To Host First Upfront May 18
The newly merged Warner Bros. Discovery will host its first Upfront event on Wednesday, May 18 at The Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden, showcasing its combined portfolio of content, brands, franchises and talent, ad sales chief Jon Steinlauf said Monday.
Warner Bros. Discovery Sets Unified Upfront for May 18
Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorWarner Bros. Discovery wants to interest Madison Avenue in everything from “Full Frontal” to “90 Day Fiancé.”The newly merged media conglomerate will fold what we’re once two separate upfront presentations into one, the company said Monday, reserving May 18 for a.showcase of both the Warner and Discovery properties as part of a unified portfolio.The new event essentially takes over the spot in May’s upfront week preciously occupied by WarnerMedia.
Warner Bros. Discovery Stock Rises Then Dips In Nasdaq Debut; Wall Street Sees Upside, Weighs In On Streaming, Cable, Debt & Leadership
Warner Bros. Discovery shares had a volatile debut, rising early in the session but heading lower as analysts dissected the newly combined entity following the deal’s close on Friday. Reports out today – and more will follow – range from a thumbs-up on WBD’s streaming, content and planned cost savings, to caution on its debt and its big portfolio of linear cable networks.
Warner Bros. Discovery Shares Gain as Media Giant Starts Trading
Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaWall Street appears to like what Warner Bros. Discovery is selling.The combined media company started off its first full day of trading Monday in the green. Shares of Warner Bros.
David Zaslav to Embark on Town Hall Tour of WarnerMedia Offices Following Close of Warner Bros. Discovery Merger
closed on Friday.Zaslav’s travel agenda will take him to WarnerMedia’s global headquarters in New York on Monday, Warner Bros. offices in Atlanta on Tuesday, WarnerMedia/HBO offices in Culver City on Wednesday, and concluding with a town hall at WarnerMedia offices on the iconic Warner Bros. Studios lot in Burbank, according to the individual.
Chip & Joanna Gaines’ Road From HGTV To HBO As ‘Fixer Upper’ Stars Switch Sides Post-WB/Discovery Merger
In one of the most head-scratching reporting changes under the new Warner Bros. Discovery leadership, Chip and Joanna Gaines’ Magnolia Network has moved from the Discovery to the Warner Bros. side of the company under HBO and HBO Max Chief Content Officer Casey Bloys. Upon closer examination, the move, which could lead to a Magnolia-branded hub on HBO Max and the Gaines’ dipping their toe in scripted programming, is not that shocking. It just took the couple two mergers and three relationships to get there.
Warner Bros Discovery Merger: Who’s In, Who’s Out In The Executive Ranks
The final bow has been placed atop the $40 billion merger of WarnerMedia and Discovery, forming one of the largest pure content players in the media business.
Discovery Closes $43 Billion Merger With WarnerMedia to Form Warner Bros. Discovery
according to CNN.Discovery stakeholders had approved the deal in mid-March.The merger will place AT&T’s Warner Bros., CNN, Turner and Discovery’s stable of nonfiction networks squarely under one roof — as well as two currently competing streaming services, Discovery+ and HBO Max, possibly giving the combined entity a fighting chance of moving into competition with Netflix and Disney+ among the leading streaming services.The deal also combines WarnerMedia’s U.S. sports rights like the NBA, MLB and March Madness with Discovery international sports giant Eurosport.
New Warner Bros. Discovery Logo Revealed (EXCLUSIVE)
Jennifer Maas TV Business WriterWarner Bros. Discovery is not going with the “initial wordmark” revealed last June as its official logo.Variety has obtained a low-res copy of a new logo that is being circulated on internal memos at Discovery and WarnerMedia Friday, ahead of the expected close of the merger transaction later today.Discovery did not immediately respond to request for comment on the Warner Bros.
Discovery’s Jon Steinlauf Named Chief U.S. Advertising Sales Officer Of Warner Bros Discovery
Jon Steinlauf, one of a small number of Scripps Networks Interactive execs to rise through the Discovery ranks after the company bought Scripps, is rising again in the new Warner Bros Discovery.
Warner Bros. Discovery Leadership Team to Include Casey Bloys, Channing Dungey
Among the leadership announcements, Warner Bros. Picture Group chairman Toby Emmerich, HBO/HBO Max chief content officer Casey Bloys, and Warner Television chairman Channing Dungey will continue in their respective roles, reporting to Warner Discovery CEO David Zaslav.
Warner Bros. Discovery Town Hall Set Next Week; Multiple Meet & Greets Planned for NY, DC, L.A., Seattle
The hello tour for the Discovery and WarnerMedia merger is set to begin as early as Monday, Deadline hears, with multiple meet and greets planned across the country that will culminate with a town hall later in the week.
Chip and Joanna Gaines’ Magnolia Network to Move Under HBO at Warner Bros. Discovery (EXCLUSIVE)
Jennifer Maas TV Business WriterChip and Joanna Gaines’ Magnolia Network will move under HBO’s purview upon the completion of Discovery’s acquisition of WarnerMedia, which will result in the launch of Warner Bros. Discovery Monday, Variety has learned exclusively.Allison Page, president of Magnolia, which is a joint venture between the Gaineses and Discovery, Inc., will report directly to HBO and HBO Max chief Casey Bloys.
WarnerMedia Purge Continues Ahead Of Discovery Merger: EVP Corp Comm Christy Haubegger, EVP General Counsel Jim Meza, EVP HR Jim Cummings, CFO Jennifer Biry & More
EXCLUSIVE, UPDATED WITH MORE DETAILS: Less than 24 hours after CEO Jason Kilar, HBO Max boss Andy Forssell and Studio chief Ann Sarnoff were pink slipped from the about to disappear WarnerMedia, more executives were shown the door today.