Higher prices, simpler streaming expected if HBO Max folds into Paramount+
11 days ago
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- Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is open to 'strategic alternatives' including selling its streaming business.
- Potential merger talks involve Paramount, which may merge HBO Max into Paramount+ under CEO David Ellison's plan.
- Combining HBO Max and Paramount+ libraries aims to create a more compelling streaming service for subscribers.
- Subscribers may lose the option to subscribe to HBO Max separately, shifting to a combined Paramount+ platform.
- Streaming fragmentation and potential higher prices are concerns for consumers amidst these changes.