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FILE - Disney chief executive Bob Chapek speaks during a ceremony at Hong Kong Disneyland on Sept. 11, 2015. In a virtual presentation for investors, Chapek laid out direct-to-consumer efforts, leaning heavily on some of the company's biggest brands. But even as Disney emphasized its expanding streaming portfolio, the company said it remains dedicated to releasing many of its big-budget spectacles in movie theaters. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung, File)
Disney unveils plans to stream a galaxy of new series, films

By Jake Coyle Dec. 10, 2020 05:51 PM EST

This image released by Warner Bros. Picures shows a scene from the upcoming film "In the Heights." Warner Bos. Pictures on Thursday announced that all of its 2021 film slate — including a new “Matrix” movie, “Godzilla vs. Kong” and the Lin-Manuel Miranda adaptation “In the Heights” — will stream on HBO Max at the same time they play in theaters. (Macall Polay/Warner Bros. Entertainment via AP)
In seismic shift, Warner Bros. to stream all 2021 films

By Jake Coyle Dec. 03, 2020 01:45 PM EST

This combination photo shows Gal Gadot in a scene from the Warner Bros. Pictures film "Wonder Woman 1984," left, and Yifei Liu in a scene from Disney's "Mulan." (Warner Bros. via AP, left, and Disney via AP)
The pandemic is changing Hollywood, maybe forever

By Jake Coyle Nov. 25, 2020 01:24 PM EST

This image released by Warner Bros. Entertainment shows Gal Gadot in a scene from "Wonder Woman 1984." WarnerMedia last week announced that “Wonder Woman 1984” -- a movie that might have made $1 billion at the box office in a normal summer -- will land in theaters and on HBO Max nearly simultaneously next month. (Clay Enos/Warner Bros. Entertainment via AP)
The pandemic is changing Hollywood, maybe forever

By Jake Coyle Nov. 25, 2020 01:16 PM EST

This image released by HBO shows Emilia Clarke, left, and Kit Harington in a scene from the final episode of "Game of Thrones." The streaming service HBO Max will launch May 27, AT&T’s WarnerMedia announced Tuesday. HBO Max, at a price of $14.99 a month. will offer a deep library of HBO hits, including "Big Little Lies," “Game of Thrones” and DC Comics blockbuster movies like “Wonder Woman." (HBO via AP)
HBO Max set for May 27 launch, initial lineup announced

By Jake Coyle Apr. 21, 2020 01:52 PM EDT