The discovery of Warner Bros. Close four of its Multiplex linear channels – HBO Family, Thrillerx, Moviemax and Outermax – in August, according to a Spectrum programming notice.
“At Spectrum, we are committed to providing you with exceptional service and we want to alert you to changes before they occur,” said the opinion. “In force or after August 15, 2025, the HBO family, Thrillermax, Moviemax and Otermax will cease programming and will no longer be available. You can change the level of your service or disconnect free of charge within 30 days of this review. ”
A spokesperson for Warner Bros. Discovery refused to comment beyond the opinion.
The HBO family, which was launched for the first time in 1996, is known for programs adapted to children such as “Sesame Street”. Thrillermax, which was launched in 1998, specializes in horror, mystery, suspense and thrillers and manages a block of movies in great listening entitled “When the clock strikes 10.”
Moviemax, which was launched for the first time in 2001, is known for broadcasting films for young adults aged 18 to 34. He was previously known as WMAX, who had targeted on a female audience and presented classical romantic dramas, mysteries and romantic films. OTERMAX, which was launched in 2001, manages science fiction, horror and fantasy films and presents a block of end-of-evening cinema known as “Threatyard Shift”.
HBO will continue to offer HBO2, HBO Signature, HBO Comedy, HBO Zone and HBO Latino channels, while Cinemax offers Moremax, ActionMax, 5 Star Max and Cinemáx.
This decision comes after WBD announced its intention to divide its studios and streaming activities and global networks into two separate companies earlier this week. The change is expected during mid-201.
Studios and streaming business will include Warner Bros. Television Group, Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group, DC Studios, HBO and HBO Max, Warner Bros. Games, Tours, Retail and Experiences, as well as studio production facilities in Burbank and Leavedden.
The leaders said that the streaming activity was on the right track to generate at least $ 1.3 billion in profits by the end of 2025 and reach at least 150 million streaming subscribers by the end of 2026, which it plans to reach a combination of enlargement of maximum strategic distribution partners Meanwhile, the activity of the studios targets at least $ 3 billion in annual profits, with a specific calendar to make this clear.
Global networks will include CNN, TNT Sports in the United States, Discovery, the best free channels across Europe, Discovery + and Bleacher Report (B / R). It will keep a 20% stake in studios and streaming activities to help the business disengage and should take the majority of $ 37 billion in WBD brute debt.
