Casey Bloys Indicates HBO Max and Paramount+ Likely to Be Bundled
The Hollywood Reporter • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Casey Bloys refrained from discussing the near-term future of HBO under the upcoming Paramount Skydance-Warner Bros. Discovery merger, emphasizing that the leadership structure has yet to be announced.
- Bloys is expected to lead the combined streaming efforts of HBO, Discovery, and Paramount after the merger closes on October 6, with Cindy Holland departing to make room for this transition.
- When asked about the potential merging of HBO Max and Paramount+ into a single streaming service, Bloys referenced the successful HBO Max-Disney bundle but did not confirm any specific plans.
- Bloys expressed confidence in the new leadership, stating that Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison is enthusiastic and respectful of HBO’s legacy and aims to maintain its prestige TV brand.
