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  • HBO Max Expands to Europe October 26

    HBO Max Expands to Europe October 26

    HBO Max has announced plans to expand to its first six European markets on October 26.

    HBO Max has been expanding at a rapid pace, adding 39 Latin American and Caribbean territories in June. The company has now announced it is expanding to six European countries starting October 26.

    “This is a historic moment as HBO Max lands in Europe,” said Johannes Larcher, Head of HBO Max International. “WarnerMedia movies and series like Harry Potter, Game of Thrones and The Big Bang Theory are passionately consumed by fans all across Europe, and HBO Max has been created to provide them with the most intuitive and convenient viewing experience to watch these and a diverse range of other amazing titles.”

    “The unique and exclusive combination of iconic content from Warner Bros., HBO, DC, Cartoon Network, Max Originals, including local productions and more, creates a streaming platform that fans in Europe will love,” added Christina Sulebakk, General Manager, HBO Max EMEA. “We see enormous potential as we roll-out the all-new, supercharged streaming platform across the region.”

    HBO Max has quickly risen to become one of the top streaming platforms on the market, and this latest expansion will only add to its adoption.

  • AT&T and TPG Capital Complete DirecTV Spin-Off

    AT&T and TPG Capital Complete DirecTV Spin-Off

    AT&T and TPG Capital have completed their DirecTV deal, spinning off the brand from AT&T.

    After buying DirecTV in 2015 for $48.5 billion ($67.1 billion including debt), the service lost millions of subscribers in the ensuing years. As a result, AT&T decided to spin off the satellite TV company in a deal with TPG Capital.

    The new DirecTV company will own DIRECTV, AT&T TV and U-verse video services. HBO Max, owned by AT&T’s WarnerMedia, is not included in the deal.

    AT&T will retain 70% ownership of the new company, while TPG Capital will own the remaining 30%.

  • AT&T and WarnerMedia Launching Distance Learning Platform

    AT&T and WarnerMedia Launching Distance Learning Platform

    AT&T has announced it is launching AT&T Connected Learning, a distance learning platform, in partnership with WarnerMedia.

    Distance learning was kicked into overdrive as a result of the pandemic. Even post-pandemic, many teachers believe technology will play a larger role in education. AT&T sees an opportunity and is teaming with its subsidiary, WarnerMedia, to provide a platform teachers will be able to use now and in the future.

    AT&T Connected Learning is our multi-year commitment to help stem the tide of learning loss, narrow the homework gap, and create compelling educational content. The initiative builds on our previous investments and long-standing commitment to education. It includes multiple solutions to connect today’s learners with the skills, resources, and opportunities for success in school and in life.

    The companies plan on using exclusive content from WarnerMedia properties and talents, with a view to helping students succeed with their studies. The platform will also provide tools to assist students with critical thinking and socio-emotional learning.

    AT&T said the companies will also work with the Public Library Association in the furtherance of their goals.

    Together with Public Library Association (PLA), a division of the American Library Association, we will offer a specially curated collection of digital literacy courses to help parents and families build the skills and confidence they need to help their child navigate distance learning and participate effectively and safely in today’s digital world. Courses will be available virtually for everyone and offered in-person at our Connected Learning Centers and public libraries and as part of PLA’s nationwide digital literacy initiative.