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Casey Bloys Signs Multiyear Deal to Lead Skydance Streaming Integration
business4 days ago

Casey Bloys Signs Multiyear Deal to Lead Skydance Streaming Integration

Casey Bloys has signed a new multiyear contract to remain as the head of streaming content for the newly formed Skydance entity, overseeing both HBO Max and Paramount+. The deal secures his leadership role as the company integrates its two major streaming platforms following the $110 billion merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery. While the merger officially closed on October 6, 2026, specific details regarding the timeline for unifying the services or the final brand name remain undisclosed. Bloys is bringing his core HBO executive team with him to manage the transition, prioritizing stability for the HBO brand while evaluating Paramount+’s existing programming team. The move follows the departure of Paramount+ chair Cindy Holland and aligns with CEO David Ellison’s strategy to combine the subscriber bases of both platforms to better compete with Netflix.

via Variety|
#business#casey-bloys#david-ellison
Bloys Warns of TV Industry 'Catastrophe' as Paramount-WBD Merger Nears Close
business9 days ago

Bloys Warns of TV Industry 'Catastrophe' as Paramount-WBD Merger Nears Close

Casey Bloys, incoming head of the merged Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery streaming division, warned of a 'catastrophe' in the TV industry due to the bursting of the content bubble. He hinted that HBO Max and Paramount+ will likely be bundled rather than fully merged, citing the successful HBO Max-Disney bundle as a model. The Paramount Skydance-Warner Bros. Discovery merger is set to close on October 6, following the departure of Paramount+ chief Cindy Holland. Bloys emphasized that new CEO David Ellison intends to preserve HBO's prestige brand, while also warning of a 'catastrophe' in the TV industry due to the bursting of the content bubble.

via Deadline|
#business#casey-bloys#david-ellison
Bloys Hints at HBO Max-Paramount+ Bundle as Merger Nears Close
business9 days ago

Bloys Hints at HBO Max-Paramount+ Bundle as Merger Nears Close

Casey Bloys, the incoming head of the merged Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery streaming division, signaled that HBO Max and Paramount+ will likely be bundled rather than fully merged. Speaking at the Bloomberg Screentime conference on October 1, 2026, Bloys cited the successful HBO Max-Disney bundle as a model. The Paramount Skydance-Warner Bros. Discovery merger is set to close on October 6, following the departure of Paramount+ chief Cindy Holland. Bloys emphasized that new CEO David Ellison intends to preserve HBO's prestige brand, while also warning of a 'catastrophe' in the TV industry due to the bursting of the content bubble.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#business#casey-bloys#hbo-max
Sarandos Defends WB Bid, Admits Netflix Engagement Slows as Paramount-WBD Merger Clears Final Hurdle
business9 days ago

Sarandos Defends WB Bid, Admits Netflix Engagement Slows as Paramount-WBD Merger Clears Final Hurdle

Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos stated he has no regrets about the failed Warner Bros. acquisition bid, arguing the pricing was optimal for shareholder value. He acknowledged slower engagement growth but cited live programming and global revenue gains as positives. Meanwhile, the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger received final judicial approval, with Casey Bloys set to lead the combined streaming services.

via Deadline|
#business#casey-bloys#netflix
Holland Exits Paramount, Clearing Path for Bloys to Lead Merged Streaming Empire
media-and-entertainment10 days ago

Holland Exits Paramount, Clearing Path for Bloys to Lead Merged Streaming Empire

Cindy Holland has resigned as Paramount’s direct-to-consumer chair, effectively handing control of the merged Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery streaming division to HBO chief Casey Bloys. Holland’s departure resolves a leadership impasse, as neither executive would report to the other. While Holland successfully revitalized Paramount+, Ellison prioritized 'HBO stability' and Bloys’ broader domain. The move precedes the merger’s closing, which faces ongoing legal scrutiny but has cleared key regulatory hurdles.

via variety.com|
#casey-bloys#cindy-holland#david-ellison
HBO Writing Harry Potter Season 2 Now to Avoid a Big Gap
entertainment6 months ago

HBO Writing Harry Potter Season 2 Now to Avoid a Big Gap

HBO chief Casey Bloys told The Times of London that the Harry Potter TV series is already moving ahead on Season 2, which is currently being written to prevent a long gap as the young cast grows up; the plan is to adapt one book per season, with Francesca Gardiner as showrunner and Mark Mylod directing, and Season 1 shot and developed at Leavesden in the UK.

via Yahoo|
#casey-bloys#entertainment#harry-potter
HBO beefs up security on Harry Potter series after death threats to Snape actor
entertainment6 months ago

HBO beefs up security on Harry Potter series after death threats to Snape actor

HBO says it has intensified security around its upcoming Harry Potter series after Paapa Essiedu, who plays Severus Snape, received death threats; executives say precautions and a dedicated security team were planned in advance, and the studio released the first look of the series as production continues toward a 2027 premiere.

via Yahoo Lifestyle Australia|
#casey-bloys#death-threats#entertainment
"HBO's Casey Bloys Reflects on 'The Last of Us' Emmys Dominance and 2025 Plans"
entertainment2 years ago

"HBO's Casey Bloys Reflects on 'The Last of Us' Emmys Dominance and 2025 Plans"

HBO and Max chief Casey Bloys reflects on HBO’s success at the Emmys and looks ahead to 2024 and 2025, expressing confidence in the upcoming lineup despite the absence of hits like White Lotus, The Last of Us, and Euphoria until 2025. Bloys addresses the possibility of a Succession spinoff, Jesse Armstrong's future plans, and the future of HBO after the conclusion of shows like Succession and Barry. He also discusses the potential for Last of Us season two, the production of White Lotus season three, and the future of Euphoria. Additionally, Bloys talks about the focus on broad appeal fare and tentpole shows at Max, and addresses the cancellation of Our Flag Means Death, expressing support for creators finding new homes for their shows.

via Hollywood Reporter|
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HBO Boss Apologizes for Using Fake Profiles to Troll Critics
entertainment2 years ago

HBO Boss Apologizes for Using Fake Profiles to Troll Critics

Casey Bloys, CEO of HBO, has apologized for using fake social media profiles to respond to negative reviews of the network's series. Bloys admitted to the behavior during a presentation of HBO's 2024 content calendar, stating that it was a "very, very dumb idea" born out of frustration. The apology comes after a report from Rolling Stone exposed Bloys' past antics on Twitter. The report included alleged texts between Bloys and another executive discussing the use of fake accounts to reply to critics. HBO has not denied the controversy and plans to defend itself in a lawsuit brought by a former employee.

via New York Post |
#apology#casey-bloys#entertainment
HBO Chief Casey Bloys Apologizes for Harassing Critics on Twitter
entertainment2 years ago

HBO Chief Casey Bloys Apologizes for Harassing Critics on Twitter

HBO CEO Casey Bloys publicly apologized for allegations that he and another executive, Kathleen McCaffrey, planned to target and harass TV critics on Twitter. Rolling Stone published a report detailing their discussions of building a "secret army" of trolls to retaliate against negative reviews of HBO shows. Bloys admitted to the allegations, calling it a "very, very dumb idea" and attributed it to spending too much time on Twitter. The allegations were part of a wrongful termination lawsuit filed by a former executive assistant who claimed he was instructed to create fake social media accounts. The incident raises concerns about Bloys' receptiveness to critical feedback and the ethical implications for a company like HBO.

via The Verge|
#casey-bloys#entertainment#hbo
HBO's Casey Bloys Addresses Superhero Fatigue, Fake Twitter Accounts, and Content Budgets
entertainment2 years ago

HBO's Casey Bloys Addresses Superhero Fatigue, Fake Twitter Accounts, and Content Budgets

HBO and Max Content CEO Casey Bloys believes that the decline in audience interest in superhero movies is not due to fatigue but rather a lack of diversity in storytelling. Bloys emphasized the importance of telling different stories in different styles, highlighting the tonal differences between shows like "Peacemaker" and "The Penguin." He also mentioned the advantage of having a variety of stories at Warner Bros. compared to Marvel's more uniform storytelling approach. Bloys revealed that HBO's programming slate includes not only DC superhero shows but also spinoffs from Warner Bros. films like "It" and "Dune," as well as a "Crazy Rich Asians" spinoff.

via Deadline|
#casey-bloys#dc#entertainment