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Broadcast Pro
06-03-2025
- Business
- Broadcast Pro
Warner Bros. Discovery to launch streaming service Max in Turkey
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is set to launch its premium streaming service Max in Turkey on April 15, replacing the local platform BluTV as part of a major rebranding effort. With this transition, WBD aims to expand its investment in Turkish content, introducing new original productions to the platform in the coming months. The revamped service will merge BluTV's local presence with an extensive global catalog, featuring HBO and Max Originals, Turkish series, and content from Eurosport, Cartoon Network, Cartoonito, CNN International and Discovery+. Turkey marks the 77th territory for Max, furthering WBD's global expansion. With a population exceeding that of Germany, the UK, or France, the Turkish market represents a major opportunity to attract millions of new subscribers. Max now boasts 116.9m subscribers worldwide, following a 6.4m increase in Q4 2024. The second season of Turkish hit series Magarsus , which is a Succession -type show set in the world of the citrus fruit business, premieres this Thursday on BluTV, with upcoming episodes released weekly. 'The season's final two episodes of the BluTV original will then land exclusively on Max' on April 17 and 24, the firm said. 'Signaling the upcoming transition of this beloved drama from BluTV to a new home on Max, a Magarsus family portrait commissioned by celebrated Turkish artist Ethem Onur Bilgiç was seen being collected by removal men after a Magarsus screening in Istanbul today.' Jamie Cooke, General Manager CEE, MENA and Türkiye at Warner Bros. Discovery, said: 'Max is the streaming home of Warner Bros. Discovery and offers subscribers an incredible breadth and depth of culture-defining entertainment from our services, networks and studios, all in one place. 'Türkiye is a key market as we take Max global, and we're thrilled to make it available to everyone in the country on April 15. By combining the best of BluTV's content together with the global content from Max and its enhanced global platform, we're not only improving the user experience, but also offering the subscribers much more to choose from. This marks a significant and exciting milestone in fully integrating BluTV into Warner Bros. Discovery's global portfolio.'
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Max Debut In Turkey Confirmed For April 15; WBD Commits To Increase Originals Investment
Max's launch in Turkey has been confirmed for April 15, and there will be more cash on the table for original investment. The streamer will replace BluTV, the Turkish streamer that Warner Bros Discovery owns. A sizzle for the new service has now been released. More from Deadline 2025 Premiere Dates For New & Returning Series On Broadcast, Cable & Streaming 'The Rehearsal' Sets Season 2 Premiere Date At HBO; Watch Teaser 'Lanterns' First Look Photo: Kyle Chandler & Aaron Pierre Star In DC Studios Series For HBO Among the content highlights will be the final two episodes of drama series Magarsus, which premieres on Thursday (March 6) on BluTV, landing on Max on April 17 and 24. A Magarsus family portrait has been commissioned by Turkish artist Ethem Onur Bilgiç and was seen at a screening in Istanbul today. The service will also include HBO and Max Originals, upcoming seasons of BluTV local productions such as Prince and Bezhat Ç., new Turkish originals, movies from Warner Bros. Pictures and DC Studios, sport from Eurosport, kids content from Cartoon Network and Cartoonito, and live news from CNN International. WBD said it was 'committed to increasing its investment in local productions, bringing more local stories to the platform than ever before,' and added 'new Turkish streaming originals will be added to the platform in the upcoming months, with more announcements to come as the launch date approaches.' 'Max is the streaming home of Warner Bros. Discovery and offers subscribers an incredible breadth and depth of culture-defining entertainment from our services, networks and studios, all in one place,' said Jamie Cooke, General Manager CEE, MENA and Türkiye at Warner Bros. Discovery. 'Türkiye is a key market as we take Max global, and we're thrilled to make it available to everyone in the country on 15th April. By combining the best of BluTV's content together with the global content from Max and its enhanced global platform, we're not only improving the user experience, but also offering the subscribers much more to choose from. This marks a significant and exciting milestone in fully integrating BluTV into Warner Bros. Discovery's global portfolio.' Turkey will represent the 77th territory launch for Max, which has been rolling out internationally. Max has 116.9 million subscribers globally after adding 6.4 million in Q4 2024. Best of Deadline How To Watch Sean Baker's Oscar Winner 'Anora': Streaming, For Rent And More 2025 TV Series Renewals: Photo Gallery Every Oscars Best Animated Feature Winner Since 2002
