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Britbox offers a wide variety of shows from the BBC, ITV and other content partners. (Courtesy image)

Warner Bros Discovery (Wbd) is adding a sampling of comedies and dramas from Britbox to its HBO Max streaming platform as part of a limited-run promotion.

The promotion started on Friday and runs through the end of September, during which HBO Max will offer 15 shows from Britbox at no extra cost.

It is the second time HBO Max has showcased content from another brand since it launched several years ago. Last year, when it was known as “Max,” the streaming app offered select titles from AMC Plus; executives at AMC Networks affirmed that the partnership brought in new subscribers to AMC Plus based on the exposure brought by the Max deal.

Britbox is hoping for the same. After BBC Studios acquired full control of the streaming service in early 2024, the platform has executed...

HBO Max subscribers will have free access to a great selection of British mystery, comedy, and drama titles for two months in a new deal with BritBox. In the US, Canada, Australia, and the Nordics, BritBox is the streaming home of the BBC's and ITV's best productions, including global hits such as Idris Elba's Luther and cozy crime sensation Father Brown.

As reported by Variety, starting today, August 1, until September 29,HBO Max subscribers in the US will have access to 15 carefully curated BritBox titles. There will be no additional cost to view these shows; users will find them in a dedicated section of the app titled "The Best of British TV by BritBox."

The available titles include the original UK version of The Office, a selection of Agatha Christie miniseries, and the 28-season-and-counting forensic crime drama Silent Witness. Check out the full list below:

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HBO Max is picking up more than a dozen fan-favorite shows thanks to a new agreement with BritBox. Thanks to the deal, fans can enjoy a selection of British entertainment for a limited time.

Per Variety, HBO Max in the U.S. will include 15 BritBox titles at no additional cost to subscribers from Aug. 1 until Sept. 29. The shows will be made accessible via a dedicated in-app section rail called "The Best of British TV by BritBox." The most notable series featured in the lineup are The Office, starring Ricky Gervais, and the first two seasons of the hit crime thriller, Luther, starring Idris Elba.

Like previous deals with fellow streaming services such as AMC+, HBO Max's new deal with BritBox is aimed at getting audiences interested enough to sign up for another streaming service, all while providing HBO's own platform with an influx of viewership hours and the potential for new licensing agreements.

HBO Max is crossing the Pond in a new promotional pact with BritBox, the streamer specializing in U.K. TV dramas, comedies and murder mysteries.

From Aug. 1 through Sept. 29, HBO Max in the U.S. will feature a sampling of 15 of BritBox series, at no additional cost to HBO Max subscribers. The shows will be presented on HBO Max through a dedicated in app rail called “The Best of British TV by BritBox.” The lineup includes the original U.K. version of Ricky Gervais’ “The Office” mocku-series and the first two seasons of “Luther” starring Idris Elba.

Financial terms aren’t being disclosed, but the deal is being described as mutually beneficial. The goal for BritBox is to get HBO Max customers interested enough to sign up for the British TV streamer, which costs $8.99/month or $89.99/year. It’s the first such pop-up programming partnership for BritBox, which is owned by BBC Studios.

HBO Max is giving U.S. subscribers a taste of British television series like Luther and The Office thanks to a short-term digital arrangement with BritBox.

From August 1 through September 29, HBO Max will launch a “programming pop-up” featuring a sampling of 15 different British television series that are available via BritBox, which is currently one of the largest and fastest-growing specialty streaming services in the U.S.

Titles available throughout the entire engagement include Seasons 1 and 2 of Blue Lights, Agatha Christie’s Murder Is Easy, Agatha Christie’s Towards Zero, Father Brown, Shakespeare & Hathaway, Silent Witness, Sister Bonaface, The Inspector Lynley Mysteries, Seasons 1 and 2 of The Office as well as both parts of The Office Christmas special, and The Sixth Commandment.

A few titles will be available for an even more limited time. Season 1 of Luther can be streamed from August 1 to 30, and Season 2 will be available throughout September. Season 1 of...

Warner Bros. Discovery is reorganizing its streaming division, TheWrap has learned. The company’s streaming content acquisition teams across its global territories will now fall under the U.S.-based Royce Battleman. She is also being promoted to executive vice president of global content acquisitions.

As part of this shuffling, Battleman will now oversee content acquisitions across North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia. She will report directly to Joshua Walker, Chief Financial and Strategy Officer. Battleman previously served as the head of U.S. content acquisitions for Max and Discovery+, the company’s two streaming services.

“Establishing this global team allows us to better manage worldwide and multi-regional content partners and optimize deals across all regions,” Walker said in a statement to press. “The structure will ensure that our acquisitions are tightly aligned with our global content strategy, planning and analysis, and financials for Max and discovery+ platforms worldwide.

Warner Bros. Discovery is reorganizing its streaming content acquisitions teams across global territories into one division led by Royce Battleman, who is being promoted to executive vice president of global content acquisitions.

Battleman, who most recently served as head of U.S. content acquisitions for Wbd’s networks and streamers Max and Discovery+, will now have oversight of content acquisitions on a worldwide scale, covering North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia. She will report directly to Warner Bros. Discovery chief financial and strategy officer of streaming Joshua Walker.

Per Wbd, “This newly combined team will play a pivotal role in shaping the acquired content strategies for Max and Discovery+, ensuring that their offerings remain innovative, engaging, and compelling for global audiences.”

The Global Streaming Content Acquisitions execs remaining in their current roles but moving under Battleman’s oversight include Ragnhild Thorbech, SVP Programming & Acquisitions, Emea; Magdalene Ew, Head of Content,...

Singer Justin Timberlake made headlines Tuesday after news broke he was arrested in New York. The pop star was reportedly pulled over by police in Sag Harbor following a night out with friends. He was reportedly following them back to their place. Following his arrest and release, police released his mug shot. Keep reading to find out more and see the photo.

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Sag Harbor police released Justin Timberlake’s mugshot which was obtained while being booked into jail on charges of driving while intoxicated. Police said when speaking to him his eyes appeared glassy and bloodshot. The photo appears to back that up.

Police initially pulled over Justin when they noticed he was traveling southbound in a 2025 BMW and failed to stop at a posted stop sign. He also failed to “maintain his lane of travel.”

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The pop world was shocked waking up Tuesday morning to the news that Grammy winner Justin Timberlake had been arrested. He was arrested in Sag Harbor, New York on charges of driving while intoxicated. Timberlake was also given citations for running a stop sign and not staying in his lane of traffic. Following his arrest, many are wondering if he has been masking an alcohol problem for years. Keep reading to find out what some inside sources are saying.

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Justin Timberlake appeared in court Tuesday after being pulled over and arrested by police for driving under the influence. He told police he had only consumed one martini while out with friends at the American Hotel. After leaving and following his friends, Timberlake was pulled over only a mile from the hotel.

He was given a field sobriety test which he failed and then refused a breathalyzer.

Justin Timberlake had a few days off from his Forget Tomorrow World Tour before having to gear back up for a performance in Chicago on June 21. Now, he is facing legal issues as he was formally charged with driving while intoxicated and two other traffic citations. He was arraigned in Sag Harbor Tuesday and will now have to appear in court at a later date. Will this arrest cause his tour to be canceled? Keep reading to find out what is known so far.

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Justin Timberlake was arrested early Tuesday on charges of driving while intoxicated. Police pulled him over after seeing him cruise through a stop sign without stopping. He was also reportedly not staying in his lane of traffic.

When police pulled him over and spoke to him, he claimed to only have had one martini and then left to follow his friends home.

Singer Justin Timberlake is in hot water after being pulled over by police in Sag Harbor, New York early Tuesday morning. The Grammy Award winner was pulled over after police saw him cruise through a stop sign in his 2025 BMW. After speaking with officers, they asked Timberlake to consent to a breathalyzer. He refused. He was taken into custody on charges of driving while intoxicated. Keep reading to find out more.

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Justin Timberlake is making headlines Tuesday after being arrested around 12:37 A.M. in Sag Harbor. People were able to obtain the arrest report and disclosed details about Timberlake’s encounter with police.

After failing to stop at a stop sign and also swerving into another lane, Timberlake was pulled over by authorities. The report stated he “fail to keep on the right side of the roadway.” Upon being confronted by police,...

Kevin Spacey has numerous notable projects under his belt including American Beauty, Se7en, and Baby Driver (2017). He has also showcased his acting prowess on stage as well with shows like Long Day’s Journey into Night, Lost in Yonkers, and Richard III. Around these years, he has garnered critical acclaim and accolades for his roles.

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However, back in 2017, the actor found himself entangled in multiple allegations of sexual misconduct, which led Netflix to cut ties with the House of Cards actor. Things are looking bad for the actor as he recently broke down while revealing his dire financial situation.

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Stand-up comedian, actor, and writer Shane Gillis returned to host Saturday Night Live after being axed from the cast in 2019.

In the same year, Gillis was slated to join SNL as a new cast member. However, things took a turn when an old video surfaced, showing him using a racial slur against Asians.

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In the YouTube video (via The Hollywood Reporter), he said, “Chinatown’s f*cking nuts. Let the f*cking ch—s live there.” He also imitated a Chinese accent and mocked Chinese restaurants.

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It looks like HBO Max are expanding their podcast platform with a new scripted series of Batman: The Audio Adventures, bringing the Dark Knight to the world of Podcasts for a second time. Not only that, but Jeffrey Wright will be continuing his HBO and Batman journeys by playing Batman in the new venture, which is a jump from his live-action role of Commissioner Gordon in the upcoming The Batman movie, in which he stars with Robert Pattinson next year.The Batman podcast series will also feature Rosario Dawson as Catwoman, and John Leguizamo as The Riddler and will be exclusively aired on HBO Max in the fall.

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HBO Max is the latest television company to ramp up its push into podcasts.

The WarnerMedia streamer has made a number of moves in the audio space and is bringing together a number of projects under the HBO Max banner and platform.

The company is launching Batman: The Audio Adventures, a scripted original starring Jeffrey Wright as Batman, Rosario Dawson as Catwoman and John Leguizamo as the Riddler.

This is separate from DC Comics’ own Batman podcast that it is making with Spotify. It comes as rivals such as Netflix also step up their plans in the audio space.

HBO Max is also launching its first look-back audio series, centered around Band of Brothers, prepping a new Insecure spin-off podcast and expanding its deal with podcast firm Audacy.

This comes as the HBO Max Podcast Program has grown from four podcasts to over 25 including companion series based on shows such as Chernobyl and Lovecraft Country.

With just nine days left until Avengers: Infinity War, everyone is waiting to see how fans react to this surefire blockbuster, but this superhero adventure has already inspired a photographer to help stop bullying. Josh Rossi was so inspired by the Avengers: Infinity War trailer, that he took it upon himself to "assemble" 15 kids who were victims of bullying, and turn them into Avengers in an epic photoshoot. Here's what Josh Rossi had to say about how the trailer for Avengers: Infinity War inspired him to help victims of bullying, and how the social media platform Vero helped them put this shoot together.

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