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Coverage dated June 8, 2025

Warner Brothers Discovery to split into 2 companies to build streaming

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Warner Brothers Discovery announced Monday that it will split into two companies as it seeks to build up its streaming business while also maximizing

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  1. New York Post

    Warner Bros. Discovery to split cable TV networks from streaming, Hollywood studios (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Warner Bros. Discovery is splitting into two separate companies — a dramatic shakeup that will create one division focused on streaming and Hollywood blockbusters and the other on cable TV and global networks.

  2. CNN

    Warner Bros. Discovery is splitting into two companies (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Warner Bros. Discovery is splitting into two separate publicly traded companies – one oriented around the HBO Max streaming service and Warner Bros. studio, and the other around CNN and other television networks.

  3. Variety

    Warner Bros. Discovery to Split Into Two Companies (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    Warner Bros. Discovery said it would split into two publicly traded companies, one focused on streaming and the other on traditional TV

  4. ABC 13 Houston

    Warner Bros. Discovery to split into two companies, dividing cable and streaming services (opens ABC 13 Houston)

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    ABC 13 Houston's feed description

    Warner Bros. Discovery will calve off cable operations from its streaming service.

  5. Gizmodo

    Warner Bros. Discovery Is Splitting Into Two Companies (Again) (opens Gizmodo)

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    Gizmodo's feed description

    Stop me if you've heard this before: one of them sounds mostly like Warner Bros., the other mostly sounds like Discovery.

  6. Variety

    Warner Bros. Discovery Split: What Will Happen to the Movie Studios, HBO Max, Cable Networks and Other Businesses? (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    Here's a breakdown of what Warner Bros. Discovery's two entities would look like following the split, expected to be completed by mid-2026.

  7. NPR

    Warner Bros. Discovery to be split, as Zaslav retreats from grand ambitions (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    Warner Bros. Discovery is to split into two, separating streaming and studios from its cable channels. The company has been burdened by debt and the decline of cable TV.

  8. CBS News

    Warner Bros. Discovery to split into two, separating CNN and cable networks from streaming (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Warner Bros. Discovery said it will separate its media businesses into two new companies, with cable in one and streaming and studios in the second.

  9. CNET

    Warner Bros. Discovery Is Splitting Up: What It Means for You (opens CNET)

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    CNET's feed description

    The media conglomerate will divvy up its assets in movies, TV, gaming and other areas into two companies: Streaming & Studios and Global Networks.

  10. Observer

    Warner Bros. Discovery Splits Into Two New Companies 3 Years After Merger (opens Observer)

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    Observer's feed description

    Warner Bros. Discovery plans to separate into two companies, focusing on streaming and studios and global networks, by mid-2026.

  11. Digital Journal

    Warner Brothers Discovery to split into 2 companies to build streaming (opens Digital Journal)

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    Digital Journal's feed description

    Warner Brothers Discovery announced Monday that it will split into two companies as it seeks to build up its streaming business while also maximizing

  12. Investopedia

    Warner Bros Discovery Stock Jumps on Plan to Split Studios From TV Business (opens Investopedia)

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    Investopedia's feed description

    Warner Bros. Discovery is splitting into two separate companies, the media conglomerate announced on Monday.

  13. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Warner Bros Discovery splits streaming and cable into 2 firms | Honolulu Star-Advertiser (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description

    Warner Bros Discovery said it would split into two publicly traded companies, separating its studios and streaming business from its fading cable television networks as the parent of HBO and CNN looks to compete better in the streaming era.

  14. Breitbart News

    Warner Bros. Discovery, Battling Business Declines, to Split into Two Companies; Dividing Cable and Streaming Services (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Warner Bros. Discovery will split into two public companies by next year, calving off its cable operations from its streaming service.

  15. FOX Business

    Warner Bros. Discovery announces major corporate restructuring to separate streaming from cable (opens FOX Business)

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    FOX Business's feed description

    Warner Bros. Discovery announced plans to split into two companies, separating its studios and streaming from cable TV networks to better compete in the evolving media landscape.

  16. Deadline

    Warner Bros. Discovery To Split Into Two Companies; Streaming & Studios Will Separate From Global Networks (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    Warner Bros. Discovery will split into two companies - Streaming & Studios will separate from Global Networks

  17. The Hollywood Reporter

    Warner Bros. Discovery to Split Into Two: Streaming and Studios, Global Networks (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    Warner Bros. Discovery to Split Into Two: Streaming and Studios, Global Networks

  18. Los Angeles Times

    Warner Bros. Discovery will split into two separate companies (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    The company's TV channels will be spun off into a second unit.

  19. Insider

    Warner Bros. Discovery unveils plan to split into 2 separate companies (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    Warner Bros. Discovery will split into a Streaming & Studios business with HBO and DC Studios, while Global Networks will include CNN and Discovery.

  20. Washington Examiner

    CNN-owner Warner Bros. splits streaming and cable into different companies (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    The decision comes as network TV is waning as more people move to streaming services.

  21. KVIA El Paso

    Warner Bros. Discovery to split into 2 companies, dividing cable, streaming services (opens KVIA El Paso)

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    KVIA El Paso's feed description

    NEW YORK -- Warner Bros. Discovery will split into two public companies by next year, calving off its cable operations from its streaming service. Warner Bros. Discovery said Monday that Streaming & Studios will include Warner Bros. Television, Warner Bros.

  22. NBC News

    Warner Bros. Discovery to split CNN, TNT from HBO streaming service and studios (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Warner Bros. Discovery, the parent company of HBO Max, CNN and TNT, announced Monday it would split into two companies, the latest move by a major media conglomerate to reckon with a fracturing audience landscape.

  23. Engadget

    Warner Bros. Discovery will split into two media giants (opens Engadget)

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    Engadget's feed description

    Warner Bros. Discovery is splitting into two media companies. One will largely keep studios and streaming, while the other keeps live cable networks.

  24. Investopedia

    Warner Bros. Discovery to Split Studios From TV Business (opens Investopedia)

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    Investopedia's feed description

    Warner Bros. Discovery is splitting into two separate companies, the media conglomerate announced on Monday.

  25. Investor's Business Daily

    Warner Bros. To Split Streaming, Studio Business From TV Networks (opens Investor's Business Daily)

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    Investor's Business Daily's feed description

    Warner Bros. announced separation into two public companies. HBO, streaming, movie studios will split from TV networks business.

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