A New Era in Streaming: WBD & Comcast's Big Deal

Tue Dec 10 2024
Comcast and Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) have just signed a bunch of deals that will keep WBD's cool content on Comcast's platforms for a while. This includes stuff like TNT, TBS, HBO, and Discovery+, which will be on Xfinity and Sky UK/Ireland. It's a big win for both sides, but it also ended a legal dispute over some high-profile shows like the Harry Potter series. You might be wondering why this is such a big deal. Well, it's not just about keeping existing content, but also bringing new stuff like the Max streaming app to Sky's customers in 2026. This means Sky users will have access to a ton of new shows and movies, which is pretty cool. But it's not all sunshine and roses. WBD has been under some pressure after losing the NBA to other companies. And the deals they're making now might help them show their investors that they're still in the game. Plus, it's interesting how the power dynamics in the TV industry are changing, with big companies spin-off their cable networks and focusing more on streaming.