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Max originals are designed to be cost-efficient, high-quality series with more episodes, aimed at attracting a wider audience and providing 52 weeks of programming.

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HBO Boss Addresses WBD Sale Rumors

20 Nov

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Summary

HBO chief Casey Bloys discussed WBD's potential sale during a press event.
Bloys reassured staff to focus on programming amid uncertainty.
The 'Harry Potter' series is filming its first season and writing the second.

HBO chief Casey Bloys addressed Warner Bros. Discovery's potential sale during a New York press event, downplaying concerns about his job and the HBO brand. He advised his team to concentrate on producing high-quality programming, stating that speculation about the company's future is a waste of energy as the process could take over a year.

During the presentation, Bloys previewed upcoming series but notably omitted details on the 'Harry Potter' TV show. He confirmed that writers are already developing scripts for Season 2 while Season 1 is in production in the UK, with plans to keep the gap between seasons minimal.

Bloys also clarified the strategy for Max original series, describing them as cost-efficient, high-quality shows with more episodes designed to attract a broader audience and ensure 52 weeks of new programming annually. He cited the success of 'The Pitt' as an example of this strategy.

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