Matt is joined by Casey Bloys, chairman and CEO of HBO and Max content, to talk about the shifting strategies of the HBO and Max brand under the new leadership of David Zaslav and Warner Bros. Discovery, the challenges of being a “something for everybody” service, why they are no longer competing with Netflix, and why HBO is still the top choice for creatives (02:48). Matt finishes the show with an opening weekend box office prediction for the Marvel film ‘Thunderbolts*’ (26:52).

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Host: Matt Belloni Guest: Casey Bloys 

Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Jessie Lopez Theme Song: Devon Renaldo
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What Is the HBO Brand in 2025? Part 1 With CEO Casey Bloys