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Programming

New streaming app to ‘Max’ programming from HBO, Discovery

Warner Bros. Discovery unveiled a streaming service Wednesday combining iconic HBO programming such as “The Sopranos” with a mix of unscripted TV series in a push to reap more subscribers from what so far has been a muddled media merger.

The $16-per-month service, called Max, will be released May 23 in the US and automatically replaces the company’s existing HBO Max service in what is being promised as a seamless transition. Max will gradually become available in the rest of the world, with Latin America next up on the slate.

The existing Discovery Plus app featuring reality and unscripted series

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Programming

Justin Roiland out at Adult Swim after domestic violence charges; ‘Rick and Morty’ ‘will continue’

Adult Swim has parted ways with Justin Roiland as the “Rick and Morty” creator awaits trial on charges of felony domestic violence against a former girlfriend.

In a statement posted by the official “Rick and Morty” Twitter account Tuesday, the channel, known for animated shows aimed at mature audiences, announced it “has ended its association” with Roiland, who also voices the series’ two title characters.

The statement noted that “Rick and Morty” “will continue” and that “the talented and dedicated crew are hard at work on Season 7.”

USA TODAY has reached out to representatives for Adult Swim and lawyers

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CNN Plans to Launch New Daytime Programming Block in the Spring

Much has been talked about CNN’s morning and primetime programming moves, or lack thereof. Now, the network’s daytime programming is going under the Chris Licht microscope.

The CNN chairman and CEO is looking to overhaul the network’s 9 am-4 pm ET programming block with a format emphasizing CNN’s newsgathering capabilities.

In an interview with Variety’s Brian SteinbergLicht said he wanted to position CNN dayside anchors away from the anchor desk and allow them to generate more energy on the camera by engaging them with the network’s newsgathering gathering process in real-time.

“The goal we have is to take an

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