What HBO Max/Discovery+ Means For the Future of Warner Bros & The Streaming Universe
/Film Weekly5 Elo 2022

What HBO Max/Discovery+ Means For the Future of Warner Bros & The Streaming Universe

On the August 5, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film news writer Ryan Scott to discuss the latest film and TV news, including what the Warner Bros/Discovery merger means for the future of the company and the streaming universe. Opening Banter: In The News: Peter (og Lex): Heartbreak Feels Good For One More Year As Nicole Kidman Renews Contract With AMC Warner Bros. Discovery Lost $3.4 Billion In First Quarter After The Mergera whopping $3.4 billion in net losses. That figure includes $1 billion in "restructuring and other costs," an additional $983 million in "transaction and integration expenses," and roughly $2 billion in "amortization of intangibles." Warner Bros. Discovery Blames Lower Box Office On Badly Timed Movie Releases Warner Bros. To Return To A More Traditional Theatrical Release Model, CEO David Zaslav ConfirmsNo more streaming originals. Theatrical > VOD > Streaming David Zaslav: "In theaters, the value of the content and the overall viewing experience is elevated," said. "When the same content moves to PVOD, and then streaming is elevated again. As films move from one window to the next, their overall value is elevated." … We have taken some aggressive steps to course correct the previous strategy," Is this a good or bad thing? Will other streamers follow? HBO Max And Discovery+ Will Officially Merge Into One Streaming Service In 2023What should it be called? The company is doing research on consumer perception of the HBO Max name. But, HBO will continue to be a major brand: “HBO will always be the beacon and the ultimate brand that stands for television quality.” Male/Female skewed graphic WB is about to cut 70% of the HBO Max production staff, they dont want to make more scripted HBO Max-only content Warner Bros. Discovery Will Make A Push Into Free Ad-Supported Television (Or FAST)“We see real potential and are exploring the opportunity for a FAST, or free ad-supported streaming offering, that would give consumers who do not want to pay a subscription fee access to great library content, while at the same time serving as an entry point to our premium service. We will talk to you more about our potential plans at our investor day which is planned for the end of the year." Netflix has also mentioned ads but they are doing it for a cheaper subscription price Peacock has FAST level Will other streamers follow? Premium to me always felt ad free Warner Bros. Discovery Has A 10 Year Plan For DC, CEO Addresses Scrapping Batgirl“We think we can build a much stronger, sustainable growth business out of DC,” Zaslav said during Thursday’s earnings call. “As part of that, we are going to focus on quality. We are not going to release any film before it’s ready…DC is something we can make better.” Batgirl: the movie wasn’t strong enough to release theatrically and was too expensive for a streaming release Canceling Batgirl but releasing The Flash THR: DC Films’ Walter Hamada Was on the Brink of Exit After ‘Batgirl’ Cancellation: “Hamada was upset at not being consulted and concerned about the impact on those involved in making the film.” “Hamada has now agreed to remain in his post at least until the Oct. 21 release of the Dwayne Johnson film Black Adam, according to sources with knowledge of the situation. “He’s pausing,” says a source. “The decision has not been made to make this adversarial, yet.” Hamada came on board during the JL fiasco. He forged relationships with James Gunn and Todd Philips and made a push into a less connected DC universe. Some of that was successful financially, others not as much. Also mentioned: Jeremy: Warner Bros. Discovery Is 'Doubling Down' On HBO, But What About HBO Max? All the other stuff you need to know: You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked inside the show notes. /Film Daily is published every weekday, bringing you the most exciting news from the world Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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The Running Man, Now You 3 Me (With Ruben Fleischer), In Your Dreams, and It Was Just An Accident (With Amir Etminan)

The Running Man, Now You 3 Me (With Ruben Fleischer), In Your Dreams, and It Was Just An Accident (With Amir Etminan)

On the November 19, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest film and TV news, have spoiler-filled discussions about The Running Man, Now You See Me: Now You Don’t, and In Your Dreams, and we’ll present an interview with Now You See Me: Now You Don’t director Ruben Fleischer and a discussion with Amir Etminan, the editor of Jafar Panahi’s It Was Just An Accident.(~00:25) In The News:https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/digital/disney-plus-gen-ai-user-generated-content-1236426135/https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/amazon-prime-video-ai-video-recaps-1236585608/https://www.slashfilm.com/2025906/poker-face-canceled-creator-rian-johnson-season-3-strange-pitch/https://deadline.com/2025/11/heat-2-christian-bale-from-michael-mann-1236620381/https://www.slashfilm.com/2028629/the-legend-of-zelda-nintendo-live-action-link-zelda-images/(~06:40) The Running ManThe Running Man Review: Glen Powell's Charm Can't Keep This Edgar Wright Action Pic From Stumbling(~27:36) Now You See Me: Now You Don’t(~42:29) Ruben Fleischer interview(~54:38) In Your DreamsNetflix's In Your Dreams Is The Best Pixar Movie They Never Made(~01:08:25) Amir Etminan interview for It Was Just An AccidentAll the other stuff you need to know:You can find more about some of the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked in the show notes.You can subscribe to /Film Weekly on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at bpearson@slashfilm.com. Make sure to leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention your e-mail on the air.Don’t forget to take a minute to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - that helps us out a lot. And tell your friends about the show!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

19 Marras 1h 21min

Predator: Badlands (with Dan Trachtenberg), GDT's Frankenstein, Being Eddie (with Angus Wall), and Predators (with David Osit)

Predator: Badlands (with Dan Trachtenberg), GDT's Frankenstein, Being Eddie (with Angus Wall), and Predators (with David Osit)

On the November 12, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest film and TV news, have a spoiler-filled discussion about Frankenstein, we’ll talk about the new documentary Being Eddie and present an interview with that film’s director, we’ll talk about Predator: Badlands and talk with that film’s director, and replay a conversation from earlier this year about a documentary called Predators (no relation to the sci-fi franchise) and present an interview with that film’s director as well.(~00:39) Plug! /Film Gift Guide(~02:12) In The News:https://www.slashfilm.com/2018318/kpop-demon-hunters-confirmed-release-window/https://www.slashfilm.com/2018782/gremlins-3-missing-most-important-part-original-films-joe-dante/https://www.slashfilm.com/2022800/superman-jimmy-olsen-tv-spin-off-netflix-series-american-vandal-creators/https://www.slashfilm.com/2022833/natalie-portman-dc-comics-movie-v-for-vendetta-hbo-tv-series/https://variety.com/2025/film/news/sabrina-carpenter-alice-in-wonderland-musical-movie-1236575238/Phil Johnston (Wreck-It Ralph, Zootopia) to write a live-action View Master movie for Mattel Studios(~08:16) Frankenstein conversation(~17:37) Frankenstein spoilersFrankenstein Review: Guillermo Del Toro's Gloriously Gothic Monster Movie Is Alive(~29:55) Being Eddie(~45:04) Angus Wall interview(~01:09:43) Predator: Badlands spoiler conversationPredator: Badlands Review: Dan Trachtenberg Delivers The Most Radical Predator Film Since The Original(~01:27:45) Dan Trachtenberg interview(~01:36:50) Predators conversationThis Must-Watch Doc Asks Uncomfortable Questions About A True Crime Sensation(~01:46:41) David Osit interviewAll the other stuff you need to know:You can find more about some of the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked in the show notes.You can subscribe to /Film Weekly on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at bpearson@slashfilm.com. Make sure to leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention your e-mail on the air.Don’t forget to take a minute to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - that helps us out a lot. And tell your friends about the show!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

12 Marras 2h 5min

A Spoiler-Filled Conversation About Bugonia, Lots of News, and The Conjuring: Last Rites (with Director Michael Chaves)

A Spoiler-Filled Conversation About Bugonia, Lots of News, and The Conjuring: Last Rites (with Director Michael Chaves)

On the November 5, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest film and TV news, have a spoiler-filled discussion about Bugonia, and present a spoilery interview with Michael Chaves, the director of The Conjuring: Last Rites.(~00:25) In The News:https://www.slashfilm.com/2012295/yellowstone-creator-taylor-sheridan-peter-berg-call-of-duty-movie/https://www.slashfilm.com/2011987/scream-7-trailer-horror-series-out-gas/https://www.slashfilm.com/2011913/stranger-things-season-5-trailer/https://www.slashfilm.com/2011667/road-house-reboot-director-doug-liman-amazon-new-sequel/https://www.slashfilm.com/2013551/the-batman-2-production-designer-luke-hull-andor-best-2025-sci-fi-series/https://www.slashfilm.com/2017353/brendan-fraser-rachel-weisz-the-mummy-4-return/https://www.slashfilm.com/2017218/star-trek-movie-update-kelvin-timeline-dead/Miss Piggy movie in the workshttps://www.slashfilm.com/2015900/sony-box-office-flops-streaming-hits-plan/(~27:27) Bugonia spoiler conversation(~45:56) The Conjuring prequel announcedhttps://www.slashfilm.com/2012177/the-conjuring-prequel-movie/(~51:47) Michael Chaves interviewhttps://www.slashfilm.com/1999943/the-conjuring-last-rites-director-michael-chaves-horror-half-billion-horror-hit-interview/All the other stuff you need to know:You can find more about some of the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked in the show notes.You can subscribe to /Film Weekly on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at bpearson@slashfilm.com. Make sure to leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention your e-mail on the air.Don’t forget to take a minute to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - that helps us out a lot. And tell your friends about the show!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

5 Marras 1h 6min

A House of Dynamite, A Nightmare On Elm Street Franchise Interviews, Hazbin Hotel Season 2 (With Creator Vivienne Medrano), and More

A House of Dynamite, A Nightmare On Elm Street Franchise Interviews, Hazbin Hotel Season 2 (With Creator Vivienne Medrano), and More

On the October 29, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest film and TV news, have spoiler-filled discussions about Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere and A House of Dynamite, present interviews with a couple of Nightmare on Elm Street directors, and wrap up with an interview of the creator of the Prime Video animated TV series Hazbin Hotel.(~00:25) In The News:https://deadline.com/2025/10/wga-plans-block-warner-bros-discovery-paramount-merger-1236596108/Netflix Is Adapting The Acclaimed Comic David Fincher Couldn't CrackTwo Horror Directors Are Giving Us Christmas Carol Movies (And One Sounds Way Better)Why Elizabeth Olsen Doesn't Want To Star In Movies That Are Made For StreamingA New GI Joe And Transformers Animated Series Has Comics' Biggest Mastermind Working For ItOne Of Netflix's Best Animated Movies Ever Is Finally Getting A Sequelhttps://deadline.com/2025/10/austin-butler-sonny-crockett-miami-vice-movie-1236596196/https://deadline.com/2025/10/michael-b-jordan-miami-vice-movie-1236595459/Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey Is Literally Changing Movie TheatersYellowstone Creator Taylor Sheridan Is Leaving Paramount (But There's A Catch)https://deadline.com/2025/10/monster-mash-song-miramax-movie-1236599994/(~04:00) Springsteen: Deliver Me From NowhereSpringsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere Review: Jeremy Allen White's Incredible, Haunted Performance Elevates This Biopic(~25:23) A House of DynamiteA House Of Dynamite Review: Kathryn Bigelow's Nuclear War Thriller Will Give You Anxiety(~44:47) A Nightmare on Elm Street 2 conversation(~49:19) ANOES 2: Freddy’s Revenge director Jack Sholder (~01:05:56) Freddy’s Dead: The Finale Nightmare(~01:10:48) Freddy’s Dead: The Finale Nightmare director Rachel Talalay interview(~01:25:19) Halloween media diet(~01:32:54) Hazbin Hotel creator Vivienne Medrano interviewAll the other stuff you need to know:You can find more about some of the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked in the show notes.You can subscribe to /Film Weekly on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at bpearson@slashfilm.com. Make sure to leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention your e-mail on the air.Don’t forget to take a minute to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - that helps us out a lot. And tell your friends about the show!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

29 Loka 1h 45min

Black Phone 2 (with Screenwriter C. Robert Cargill), Mr. Scorsese (with Director Rebecca Miller), and More

Black Phone 2 (with Screenwriter C. Robert Cargill), Mr. Scorsese (with Director Rebecca Miller), and More

On the October 22, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest film and TV trailers, have a spoiler-filled chat about Black Phone 2, present an interview with co-writer C. Robert Cargill, discuss the new five-part documentary series Mr. Scorsese, and present an interview with that project’s director, Rebecca Miller.(~00:30) In The News:https://www.slashfilm.com/2002363/netflix-american-answer-the-crown-kennedy-series/https://www.slashfilm.com/2001877/wicked-for-good-ruined-surprise-cameo-colman-domingo-cowardly-lion/https://www.slashfilm.com/2002709/why-disney-scrapped-kylo-ren-adam-driver-star-wars-movie/https://www.slashfilm.com/2003364/stranger-things-series-finale-netflix-theatrical-release/https://www.slashfilm.com/2003496/netflix-catan-movies-tv-shows/(~13:10) Jacob’s Trailer ParkPsycho Killer | Official TrailerDIE MY LOVE | Official Trailer | In Theaters November | With Jennifer Lawrence & Robert PattinsonMercy | Official TrailerA Knight of the Seven Kingdoms | Official Teaser Trailer | HBO Maxhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4wiXj9NmEEPrimate | Official Trailer (2026 Movie)(~26:22) Black Phone 2Black Phone 2 Review: This Sequel Is Dream Warriors Good [Fantastic Fest](~47:13) Interview with C. Robert Cargill(~01:13:05) Mr. ScorseseMr. Scorsese Review: A Loving Tribute To Our Greatest Living Filmmaker(~01:32:03) Interview with Rebecca MillerAll the other stuff you need to know:You can find more about some of the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked in the show notes.You can subscribe to /Film Weekly on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at bpearson@slashfilm.com. Make sure to leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention your e-mail on the air.Don’t forget to take a minute to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - that helps us out a lot. And tell your friends about the show!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

22 Loka 1h 47min

Tron: Ares (With Screenwriter Jesse Wigutow), The Last Frontier (With Jason Clarke), and a News Catch-Up

Tron: Ares (With Screenwriter Jesse Wigutow), The Last Frontier (With Jason Clarke), and a News Catch-Up

On the October 15, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest film and TV news, discuss Tron: Ares and present an interview with one of that film’s writers, and talk about the new Apple show The Last Frontier and present an interview with that show’s star, Jason Clarke.(~01:30) In The News:https://deadline.com/2025/10/minecraft-2-release-date-1236574896/Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair will be released in theaters nationwide for the first time everNetflix has announced a Peaky Blinders sequel. There will be two new seasons, with each consisting of six 60-minute episodes.https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/stranger-things-5-runtimes-first-four-episodes-1236551797/https://www.slashfilm.com/1995109/m-night-shyamalan-next-tv-series-magic-8-ball/https://deadline.com/2025/10/george-clooney-oceans-14-warner-bros-update-1236573384/https://deadline.com/2025/10/bradley-cooper-oceans-prequel-margot-robbie-1236574659/https://deadline.com/2025/10/tangled-scarlett-johansson-resumes-development-1236574770/https://deadline.com/2025/10/crush-spec-john-fischer-sells-20th-century-studios-1236574771/https://deadline.com/2025/10/knives-out-rian-johnson-break-original-script-1236582323/https://deadline.com/2025/10/amazon-mgm-studios-united-artists-heat-2-leonardo-dicaprio-1236572358/https://deadline.com/2025/10/clue-scripted-series-dana-fox-nicholas-stoller-board-game-1236573352/https://deadline.com/2025/10/clue-competition-series-netflix-1236571635/https://deadline.com/2025/09/simpsons-new-movie-release-date-marvel-1236565221/https://deadline.com/2025/10/jason-bateman-tom-holland-the-partner-john-grisham-movie-1236569719/https://deadline.com/2025/10/final-destination-7-michiel-blanchart-1236569659/https://deadline.com/2025/10/bela-lugosi-biopic-leonardo-dicaprio-in-works-universal-1236584697/(~10:52) Tron: AresTron: Ares Review: A Thoughtless Sequel With An Uncharismatic Lead But A Pretty Great Soundtrack(~29:54) Interview with Jesse Wigutow(~40:30) The Last Frontier(~51:21) Interview with Jason ClarkeAll the other stuff you need to know:You can find more about some of the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked in the show notes.You can subscribe to /Film Weekly on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at bpearson@slashfilm.com. Make sure to leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention your e-mail on the air.Don’t forget to take a minute to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - that helps us out a lot. And tell your friends about the show!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

15 Loka 1h 2min

Good Boy (With Director Ben Leonberg) and Peacemaker Season 2 (With Steve Agee)

Good Boy (With Director Ben Leonberg) and Peacemaker Season 2 (With Steve Agee)

On the October 8, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to present interviews with the co-writer, producer, and director of Good Boy, and Steve Agee, who plays John Economos on Peacemaker season 2.(~00:57) Good Boy(~02:41) Interview with Good Boy director Ben Leonberg(~12:53) Interview with Peacemaker season 2 actor Steve AgeeAll the other stuff you need to know:You can find more about some of the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked in the show notes.You can subscribe to /Film Weekly on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at bpearson@slashfilm.com. Make sure to leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention your e-mail on the air.Don’t forget to take a minute to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - that helps us out a lot. And tell your friends about the show!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

8 Loka 28min

One Battle After Another is The Movie of 2025 (with Leonardo DiCaprio, Teyona Taylor, and More)

One Battle After Another is The Movie of 2025 (with Leonardo DiCaprio, Teyona Taylor, and More)

On the October 1, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest film and TV news, discuss one of the most anticipated movies of the year, Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another, and present interviews with that movie’s stars.(~00:45) In The News:https://deadline.com/2025/09/james-bond-cast-unknown-british-actor-denis-villeneuve-dune-1236554375/(~07:15) Jacob’s Trailer ParkThe Bride!: The Bride! | Official TeaserIt: Welcome to Derry: IT: Welcome to Derry | Official Trailer | HBO MaxMando & Grogu: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pa1KLXuW0YAnaconda: ANACONDA – Official Trailer (HD)Avatar: Fire and Ash: Avatar: Fire and Ash | New TrailerA House of Dynamite: A HOUSE OF DYNAMITE | Official Trailer | Netflix(~20:48) One Battle After AnotherOne Battle After Another Review: Paul Thomas Anderson's Fiercely Political Action-Comedy-Thriller Is The Best Movie Of 2025(~48:20) Interviews with One Battle After Another stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Benicio del Toro, Teyona Taylor, Regina Hall, and Chase InfinitiAll the other stuff you need to know:You can find more about some of the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked in the show notes.You can subscribe to /Film Weekly on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at bpearson@slashfilm.com. Make sure to leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention your e-mail on the air.Don’t forget to take a minute to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - that helps us out a lot. And tell your friends about the show!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 Loka 56min

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