WarnerMedia and Charter Communications Announce Distribution Agreement for HBO Max
April 15 2020 - 3:00PM
Business Wire
New Deal Makes Upcoming Streaming Platform
Available to Charter Customers at Launch this May
WarnerMedia, a division of AT&T Inc., and Charter
Communications, Inc. announced today a new multiyear
distribution agreement that will make HBO Max, WarnerMedia’s
anticipated streaming platform, available to Charter customers when
it launches next month. Through the pact, all of Charter’s existing
HBO subscribers, including subscribers in its Spectrum Silver and
Gold video packages, will automatically be given access to HBO Max
and its greatly expanded programming offering for no additional
charge and with no action required other than signing into the HBO
Max app. All remaining and new customers will be able to purchase
HBO Max directly from Charter.
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“Charter has been a longtime distributor of our networks and
on-demand content, and a valued partner to our company,” said
Rich Warren, president of WarnerMedia Distribution.
“We look forward to working together to bring HBO Max to Spectrum
subscribers when the product launches next month.”
“We are eager to provide Spectrum customers with the
highly-anticipated HBO Max offering when it makes its debut next
month,” said Tom Montemagno, Charter’s Executive Vice President,
Programming Acquisition. “This new premium streaming experience
will be a welcome addition to Spectrum subscribers; we will offer
HBO Max on a multitude of platforms for purchase by our video,
broadband and mobile customers alike.”
HBO Max is WarnerMedia’s upcoming direct-to-consumer offering
debuting in May 2020 with 10,000 hours of curated content and a
programming slate that will offer something for everyone in the
home. Anchored by the entire HBO service, the platform will also
include an exciting slate of new original series, fan-favorite
series and films from across WarnerMedia’s rich library and key
third-party licensed programs and movies.
More information about Spectrum is available at
www.spectrum.com.
About WarnerMedia
WarnerMedia is a leading media and entertainment company that
creates and distributes premium and popular content from a diverse
array of talented storytellers and journalists to global audiences
through its consumer brands including: HBO MAX, HBO, Warner Bros.,
TNT, TBS, truTV, CNN, DC Entertainment, New Line, Cartoon Network,
Adult Swim, Turner Classic Movies and others. WarnerMedia is part
of AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T).
About Charter
Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHTR) is a leading
broadband connectivity company and cable operator serving more than
29 million customers in 41 states through its Spectrum brand. Over
an advanced communications network, the company offers a full range
of state-of-the-art residential and business services including
Spectrum Internet®, TV, Mobile and Voice.
For small and medium-sized companies, Spectrum Business®
delivers the same suite of broadband products and services coupled
with special features and applications to enhance productivity,
while for larger businesses and government entities, Spectrum
Enterprise provides highly customized, fiber-based solutions.
Spectrum Reach® delivers tailored advertising and production for
the modern media landscape. The company also distributes
award-winning news coverage, sports and high-quality original
programming to its customers through Spectrum Networks and Spectrum
Originals. More information about Charter can be found at
corporate.charter.com.
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Lauren McCabe WarnerMedia Distribution 212-275-6882
lauren.mccabe@turner.com
Maureen Huff Charter Communications 203-428-0300
maureeen.huff@charter.com
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