Streaming Into the Void - Episode 38 - HBO Max: King of Box Office *and* Streaming

<p>This week, HBO Max saves theaters while also proving the validity of a day-and-date streaming strategy.</p> <p><a href="https://www.nielsen.com/us/en/top-ten/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Nielsen Ratings</a></p> <p><strong>Show Notes</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/analyst-upgrades-amc-theatres-says-godzilla-vs-kong-destroys-lingering-concerns-around-theatrical-window" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"><u>Analyst Upgrades AMC Theatres, Says 'Godzilla vs. Kong' "Destroys Lingering Concerns Around Theatrical Window"</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.vox.com/recode/2021/4/8/22372626/warnermedia-ceo-jason-kilar-hbo-max-movies-streaming-interview-peter-kafka" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"><u>WarnerMedia’s CEO says that in 2022 his movies will debut in theaters before they stream</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://deadline.com/2021/04/iss-warnermedia-ceo-jason-kilars-48-million-stock-grant-att-executive-pay-1234731350/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"><u>Shareholder Service ISS Slams WarnerMedia CEO Jason Kilar’s 2020 Pay Package; Recommends Vote Against AT&amp;T Compensation Plan At Annual Meeting</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://deadline.com/2021/04/magic-mike-unscripted-competition-hbo-max-channing-tatum-steven-soderbergh-1234730894/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"><u>‘Magic Mike’ Unscripted Competition Series Ordered At HBO Max With EPs Channing Tatum &amp; Steven Soderbergh</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://deadline.com/2021/04/netflix-sony-pictures-licensing-deal-streaming-starz-spider-man-1234730124/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"><u>Netflix And Sony Break Ground With Film Licensing Deal Replacing Starz Pact, Including First Look At New Direct-To-Streaming Titles</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/amc-networks-shuffles-executive-ranks-amid-streaming-focus" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"><u>AMC Networks Shuffles Executive Ranks</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletter