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2026
HBO GO launches as a standalone service in the Philippines
WarnerMedia's HBO GO became available in the Philippines as a standalone streaming service without a pre-existing TV subscription.
2021
DC Comics characters featured in a childhood vaccination promotion
Actors playing Superman and Wonder Woman joined Dr Jill Biden at Texas Children's Hospital in Houston to launch a promotion using DC Comics characters to promote childhood COVID-19 vaccination in the United States. The initiative includes DC-branded hospital materials and giveaway items for children receiving the vaccine.
2021
Ally launches “We're All Better Off with an Ally” campaign
Ally launched its largest campaign to date, “We're All Better Off with an Ally,” with creative featuring real-life scenes and a broad media rollout across out-of-home placements, sports, entertainment, digital and social channels.
2021
Fox Entertainment acquires TMZ media properties
Fox Entertainment acquired TMZ and its media properties from WarnerMedia. The acquired properties include TMZ-branded media, TooFab.com, TMZ.com, and celebrity tour operations.
2021
Electronic Arts to acquire Playdemic
Electronic Arts, AT&T and WarnerMedia announced the sale of Warner Bros. Games' Playdemic to EA for $1.4 billion in cash. The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals.
2021
Electronic Arts agrees to acquire Playdemic
Electronic Arts agreed to purchase Playdemic from WarnerMedia for $1.4 billion in an all-cash deal; the companies announced the agreement on June 23, 2021.
2021
WarnerMedia names Amit Malhotra managing director for HBO Max in Southeast Asia and India
WarnerMedia announced that Amit Malhotra would join later in June as managing director for HBO Max in Southeast Asia and India.
2021
Discovery announces Warner Bros. Discovery as the combined company's name
Discovery announced that Warner Bros. Discovery would be the name of the combined company formed through its merger with WarnerMedia. The article reports the name announcement; it says the merger was expected to close in mid-2022, subject to regulatory clearance.
2021
AT&T and Discovery announce WarnerMedia combination
AT&T and Discovery announced a definitive agreement to combine WarnerMedia’s entertainment, sports and news assets with Discovery’s businesses to create a standalone global entertainment company. The transaction was expected to close in mid-2022, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals and other closing conditions.
2021
AT&T announces WarnerMedia–Discovery merger agreement
AT&T said it had reached a deal to combine its content unit, WarnerMedia, with Discovery, subject to regulatory approval.
2020
HBO Max launches in the United States
HBO Max launched in the United States on May 27, 2020. The service initially offered subscriptions in the United States for $14.99 per month.
2020
WarnerMedia announces Jason Kilar as CEO
WarnerMedia announced Jason Kilar as its new CEO, with his appointment set to take effect May 1.
2019
HBO Max announces new kids and family programming
WarnerMedia announced a collection of new and reimagined kids and family programming for HBO Max, including series picked up or greenlit from Warner Bros. Animation and Cartoon Network Studios, a project in development, and classic cartoons secured for the service.
2019
WarnerMedia announces HBO Max launch plan
WarnerMedia announced that HBO Max would launch in the United States in May 2020 for $14.99 per month, with certain AT&T and HBO subscribers offered access at no additional charge.