Sad News HBO and WB to exit Indian market from 15th December

[KAR]

He might joining in a media company based in Mumbai as per some news sites.

Don't spread fake news
Uday Shankar resigns to start entrepreneurial journey

 

[kskies2]

At least in the west, linear TV is in decline. The only purpose it serves is for sports, news, and live events. Everything else is better on OTT because (1) better quality with 4K UHD, Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos possible, (2) watch on demand as per your convenience, and (3) no advertisements or channel logos. I haven't subscribed to cable or DTH in many years. Currently, I have Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max and Apple TV+, and there is more than enough content available.

 

[Shivpatel]

Very sad to hear... I always watch batman series, blood diamonds etc...

 

[WizarD]

They already have 2nd output deal for Warner Bros films. Sony and Times Network will surely get rights. But i also anticipate MNX closing down soon

How could English movie channels survive when people want Hollywood movies dubbed and aired in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu ............. !!!!

 

[stiwari]

I see future of cable TV and DTH on decline in next 4 to 5 years unless until data charges go very high

 

[coolwater0055]

How could English movie channels survive when people want Hollywood movies dubbed and aired in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu ............. !!!!

People are happy watching saas Bahu aur saazish on news channel than to watch sensible content on a channel like BBC earth. Moreover I don't understand why do we have so many hindi news channels. They are Free to air and are still surviving.

 

[Aksgr]

Just assumption
Turner is absent in English entertainment which is filled by Viacom 18 as all their shows air on CC or CI .
Is exit of HBO and WB suggesting of enter of viacom18 to English gener where Turner will merge it's south Asia operation with viacom18 ?

 

[JollyLNB]

Just assumption
Turner is absent in English entertainment which is filled by Viacom 18 as all their shows air on CC or CI .
Is exit of HBO and WB suggesting of enter of viacom18 to English gener where Turner will merge it's south Asia operation with viacom18 ?

Not possible since Turner is a big competitor of Viacom18 in the kids segment, which is the last left for it (not counting CNN) after exiting English movies.

 

[Bulgari]

At least in the west, linear TV is in decline. The only purpose it serves is for sports, news, and live events. Everything else is better on OTT because (1) better quality with 4K UHD, Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos possible, (2) watch on demand as per your convenience, and (3) no advertisements or channel logos. I haven't subscribed to cable or DTH in many years. Currently, I have Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max and Apple TV+, and there is more than enough content available.

Linear TV is not in decline. But DTH/cable is in decline in the west. One reason is OTT and another reason is the superb quality of terrestrial broadcasting there.

Bro, are you in the US? Hearing that the new terrestrial broadcast standard ATSC 3.0 is launching here. It is said to bring an OTT like interactive experience to terrestrial TV.

I am in US. Not yet launched in my city.

 

[Shriganesh]

HBO and WB channels to be discontinued in India due to lower subscription & viewership.