HBO’s in the news as Warner Bros. Discovery plans to merge HBO Max with Paramount+ if regulators approve, reshaping streaming giants.
Paramount Skydance plans to merge HBO Max into a new service, creating a platform with around 200 million subscribers. The move aims to compete with Netflix and Disney, but the deal faces regulatory scrutiny and industry challenges amid a shifting media landscape.
Richard Gadd's 'Half Man' has been released in the UK, co-produced by BBC and HBO. The six-part series explores brotherhood and violence over 30 years, starring Gadd and Jamie Bell. It is available now on BBC iPlayer and will air weekly on BBC One, with the final episode on May 29, 2026.