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strangway t1_j0awx3f wrote

Reply to comment by jblanch3 in Inside Warner Bros. Discovery’s Latest Cost-Cutting Spree at HBO Max by johnppd

I read an article saying Westworld was actually being removed from HBO Max. Canceling is a cost cutting measure. Removing is dumb, they own the show.

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Heavyspire t1_j0bbzgj wrote

In the article they explain that it looks better on the amortization charts for their balance sheets. Meaning the costs of keeping the show on the platform has a price tag and by removing them makes the money on the books look more attractive to investors.

I disagree with the way this company is going to be managed going forward and I highly doubt I will be renewing my subscription in 2023.

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dizzysn t1_j0buwgp wrote

They own the show, but they have to pay royalties to actors, license fees for music renewals, etc etc.

I don't like it, but keeping it there is costing them money.

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