45: Streaming Into the Void – May 28, 2023 – Drinking Champagne As Hollywood Burns

This week, studio executives partied in Cannes as things fell apart at home.

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Show Notes

New Max App Prioritizes HBO Over Discovery | Analysis

HBO Max Cuts Metalocalypse Despite a New Film, Live Tour & Album Plans

Max Will Change Film Credit Listings to Break Out Directors and Writers After Backlash Over ‘Creators’ Heading

Max Credits Snafu Could Take Weeks To Fix; Execs Didn’t Know About New “Creators” Label Until After Launch

Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav booed at Boston University graduation amid writers strike

David Zaslav Booed at Boston University Graduation Amid Writers Strike – The Hollywood Reporter

Cannes: Graydon Carter “Having a Blast” Party Planning With David Zaslav for Hotel du Cap Bash

Half Of All Projects In California’s Film Incentives Program Have Requested “Force Majeure” Extensions Due To WGA Strike

All 76 Titles Getting Removed from Disney+ and Hulu on Friday / ‘Willow’ Creator Jonathan Kasdan Isn’t Bothered By Removal of Series From Disney+

Netflix’s password-sharing crackdown is here — and it costs $7.99 per month – The Verge

‘Ginny & Georgia’ Renewed For Seasons 3 & 4 – Deadline

‘Citadel’: Prime Video Confirms Season 2 of Global Spy Thriller With Joe Russo as Sole Director

‘The Family Stallone’ Renewed For Season 2 By Paramount+ – Deadline

‘Nurse Jackie’ & ‘Weeds’ Sequels In Works At Showtime W Original Stars – Deadline

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