EN CORPORATE WHAT WARNERMEDIA IS DOING IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19 WarnerMedia is committed to the health and safety of our employees and our communities. The work we do and the world at large is impacted by COVID-19 and we're taking steps to mitigate the crisis. Here's how. September 12, 2020 'Wonder Woman 1984' Release Date Pushed to Christmas Amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Warner Bros. announced the highly-anticipated superhero sequel, "Wonder Woman 1984" will debut in theaters Dec. 25, 2020. Chritsmas. The film was previously scheduled to to debut on Oct. 2. Director Patty Jenkins commented on the news saying, “First and foremost let me say how much Gal and I love all our devoted Wonder Woman fans around the world, and your excitement for ‘WW84’ couldn’t make us happier or more eager for you to see the movie. Because I know how important it is to bring this movie to you on a big screen when all of us can share the experience together, I’m hopeful you won’t mind waiting just a little bit longer. With the new date on Christmas Day, we can’t wait to spend the holidays with you!” September 4, 2020 'The Batman' Halts Filming After Crew Member Tests Positive For COVID-19 Warner Bros.’ "The Batman" temporarily paused filming after a crew member tested positive for coronavirus. “A member of ‘The Batman’ production has tested positive for Covid-19 and is isolating in accordance with established protocols,” a Warner Bros. spokesperson said in a statement. “Filming is temporarily paused.” The Matt Reeves directed film is currently scheduled for release Oct. 1, 2021. August 19, 2020 AT&T Launches Summer Camp Featuring WarnerMedia Content to Keep Kids Learning and Families Connected Looking for fun ways to keep your kids learning and engaged this summer? Introducing AT&T Summer Camp, a place where families will be able to access a wide range of free, virtual, learning activities supported by AT&T. These resources will be paired with a show or movie from WarnerMedia to help bring the activity to life in an entertaining way and involve the whole family in the experience. More information here . August 17, 2020 HBO Releases New Socially-Distant Comedy Series 'Coastal Elites' Coastal Elites – a socially-distanced satire from director Jay Roach, writer Paul Rudnick, and starring Bette Midler, Kaitlyn Dever, Dan Levy, Sarah Paulson, and Issa Rae – premieres September 12 on HBO. August 6, 2020 Christopher Nolan's 'Tenet' To Debut Labor Day Weekend in Select U.S. Cities Christopher Nolan's highly-anticipated sci-fi epic, “Tenet” is finally hitting the big screen. Warner Bros. announced the film will begin to roll out in international markets starting on Aug. 26. It will then debut in select U.S. cities over Labor Day weekend on Sept. 3. The international cast of “Tenet” also includes Robert Pattinson, Elizabeth Debicki, Dimple Kapadia, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Clémence Poésy, with Michael Caine and Kenneth Branagh. Nolan wrote and directed the film, utilizing a mixture of IMAX® and 70mm film to bring the story to the screen. July 24, 2020 Warner Bros. to Host Free, Global Virtual Fan Experience ‘DC FanDome’ on August 22 Save the date and get your cosplay ready! Warner Bros. announced it will host its first-ever DC FanDome—a free virtual fan experience celebrating DC’s past, present, and future. On Saturday, August 22, this unique global event will immerse fans into the DC Multiverse, with new announcements from WB Games, Film and TV, and comics, and will give fans the unprecedented opportunity to hear from the casts and creators behind their favorite DC films and series. Learn more here . July 17, 2020 Warner Bros. Announces Updated Theatrical Release Schedule In order to keep fans safe in the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Warner Bros. has postponed premiere dates for upcoming theatrical releases. Please note the following updates the release schedules: "TENET" moves from 07/17/20 to 07/31/20 "WONDER WOMAN 1984" moves from 08/14/20 to 10/02/20 "GODZILLA VS KONG" moves from 11/20/20 to 05/21/21 "TOM & JERRY" moves from 12/23/20 to 03/05/21 THE UNTITLED MATRIX FILM moves from 05/21/21 to 04/01/22 AN UNTITLED NEW LINE HORROR MOVIE will be released 06/04/21 June 12, 2020 CNN Presents “Mayors Who Matter: A CNN Town Hall on Race and COVID-19” On Sunday, June 14, CNN Senior Legal Analyst Laura Coates will host “Mayors Who Matter: A CNN Town Hall on Race and COVID-19” featuring Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms of Atlanta; Mayor Muriel Bowser of Washington, DC; Mayor London Breed of San Francisco and Mayor Lori Lightfoot of Chicago. The women will answer questions submitted by voters across the United States and discuss how their cities are responding to the unique challenges resulting from the spread of COVID-19 and the national reckoning following George Floyd’s death. HBO Max Greenlights HOMESCHOOL MUSICAL: CLASS OF 2020 While spring musicals were canceled at schools nationwide due to COVID-19, we know the show must go on. Thanks to HBO Max’s newly greenlit series, “Homeschool Musical: Class of 2020,” a group of lucky students will have the opportunity to perform in front of Tony Award-winning actress Laura Benanti from the safety of their homes, while still providing a platform for them to shine. More information here . May 26, 2020 CNN and Sesame Street Team Up Again for New “ABCs Of COVID-19” Town Hall Everyone’s furry friends are back for a new edition of “The ABCs of COVID-19: A CNN/Sesame Street Town Hall for Kids and Parents.” The second installment of the series will air on May 30 and help children and parents understand the latest issues surrounding Coronavirus. More information here . May 25, 2020 Turner Sports’ exclusive Live Presentation of Capital One’s “The Match: Champions for Charity” Raised $20 Million to Benefit COVID-19 Relief Turner Sports brought some of the world's biggest golf and football stars together in the fight against COVID-19 with "The Match: Champions for Charity." The event was simulcast across TNT, TBS, truTV & HLN, and raised $20 million for coronavirus relief efforts. More information here . May 22, 2020 HBO Redirects Funds For Annual Emmy Party And FYC Events To Donate $1 Million To The Mayor’s Fund For Los Angeles Emergency COVID-19 Crisis Fund In light of the global pandemic and the current circumstances facing the entertainment industry, HBO will redirect funds allocated for the company’s landmark Emmy® party and FYC events to make a $1 million donation to the charitable efforts of the Mayor’s Fund for Los Angeles Emergency COVID-19 Crisis Fund. More information here . CNN to Host Special Tribute Honoring Victims of COVID-19 on May 31 As the nation approaches the grim milestone of more than 100,000 deaths from the novel coronavirus, CNN will host a national memorial honoring the lives lost during a special tribute, “We Remember: Honoring Victims of COVID-19” on May 31 starting at noon ET. The news network also put together a website commemorating family’s memories of coronavirus victims. More information here . May 18, 2020 Adult Swim Announces ‘Class of 2020 Commencement Series’ to Celebrate Graduates in Midst of COVID-19 Crisis Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, graduations across schools nationwide have been canceled, stripping students of the momentous milestone. With this in mind, Adult Swim has launched the “Class of 2020 Commencement Series” to help students cope with the difficult times and honor their hard work. Each week, talent from across the network will deliver a communal commencement speech to help celebrate the graduates. More information here . May 14, 2020 CNN Honors the Class of 2020 with Two Specials Given the overwhelming desire to recognize this year’s graduating seniors, CNN will air two specials on May 16, honoring the students and their hard work. More information here . May 11, 2020 WarnerMedia and AT&T Create $250,000 Relief Fund For Atlanta Arts & Cultural Institutions WarnerMedia announced the establishment of a COVID-19 relief fund that will provide Atlanta-based artistic and cultural institutions with resources needed to elevate local storytellers during these challenging times. WarnerMedia and AT&T created the $250,000 relief fund with a special focus on small-to-medium arts and cultural institutions in Atlanta. More information here . May 5, 2020 The Wizarding World Introduces New Phase of Harry Potter at Home with Special Book Readings A treat for Harry Potter fans everywhere! Close friends of the Wizarding World will take turns reading the first Harry Potter book as part of Harry Potter at Home, a campaign that aims to add a touch of magic to our daily lives during this unprecedented time. Daniel Radcliffe narrates Chapter One: ‘The Boy Who Lived’. Watch here . May 1, 2020 “It’s OK to Not Be OK” PSA Launched to Promote Mental Health COVID-19 can have an effect on your mental health. It’s OK to talk about it. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, WarnerMedia has teamed up NAMI to create a PSA focusing on how the pandemic can take a toll on more than just your physical well-being. Talent from across the WarnerMedia portfolio help share this crucial message and provide information on how to get help if needed. If you or someone you know is in need of help, please call 1-800-950-NAMI or visit NAMI.org. Check out the PSA here . WarnerMedia Launches New PSA Honoring the Real Life Heroes Fighting COVID-19 This isn’t a movie—but there are heroes. After the debut of WarnerMedia’s “Applause” PSA, the company released another promotional video saluting essential workers entitled, “Real Life Heroes.” The recently launched PSA honors the everyday heroes working on the frontlines to help keep us safe during these unprecedented times. Their bravery, courage and sacrifice are making the most heroic story we know. Watch WarnerMedia’s new PSA here . April 30, 2020 WarnerMedia Applauds Front-Line Workers in New PSA Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a new tradition has formed in communities around the world. Every night, citizens gather from their balconies and homes to applaud the essential workers who are putting themselves at risk to help us all get through the crisis. We, too want to salute these everyday heroes. On Thursday, April 30 at 7 p.m. ET, brands across the WarnerMedia portfolio simultaneously debuted the PSA across Twitter and other social media channels. Join the WarnerMedia family in applauding the heroes who go out so that we can stay in. We are proud to support them – and we thank them for supporting all of us. Find the PSA on WarnerMedia's social handles (@WarnerMedia) or watch the video here . April 22, 2020 Turner Sports Announces "The Match: Champions for Charity" for COVID-19 Relief Turner Sports is bringing some of the world's biggest golf and football stars together in the fight against COVID-19 with "The Match: Champions for Charity." The event will air on live on TNT, where Tiger Woods and Peyton Manning will compete in the two-on-two golf competition against Phil Mickelson and Tom Brady. All donations and fundraising will benefit coronavirus efforts. More information here . CNN and Sesame Street Team Up on "The ABC's of COVID-19" CNN and Sesame Street will join together for a very special Town Hall on Saturday, April 25th to help children and parents deal with issues surrounding the coronavirus pandemic. The special, The ABC’s of COVID-19, will be hosted by CNN Chief Medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta and CNN anchor Erica Hill, along with America’s favorite feathered friend Big Bird on Saturday, April 25 at 9am, ET on CNN, CNN International and CNN en Español. The program will also stream live, without requiring a cable log-in, on CNN.com's homepage and across mobile devices via CNN's apps for iOS and Android. The 90-minute special will provide information and tools for families, and answer the big questions both parents and kids have about the coronavirus pandemic. The ABC’s of COVID-19 will also feature the beloved Sesame Street Muppets, including Abby Cadabby, Elmo, Rosita and Grover, as well as appearances by Sesame Street’s Alan Muraoka and Dr. Rosemarie Truglio, SVP of Curriculum and Content for Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street. Jim Lee Launches Art Auction Alongside DC Comics to Benefit Comic Retailers During COVID-19 Crisis Jim Lee of DC Comics has committed to creating 60 original sketches, one every day for 60 days, to auction on eBay to help support comic book retailers during the coronavirus crisis. All proceeds will go to the Comicbook United Fund at the Book Industry Charitable Foundation (Binc). The fund was formed by DC in partnership with Oni-Lion Forge Publishing Group and Binc to provide financial assistance to comic shops and their employees. DC also donated $250,000 to this fund late last month. The winning bidder on each sketch will choose which DC character Jim draws next. He is currently 20 sketches in, raising over $200,000 to support local comic shops across the country. The auction is currently live here . April 21, 2020 The "Friends" Cast Joins All-In Challenge to Help Raise Money for COVID-19 Relief Oh. My. God. The "Friends" cast just announced they will be joining the All-In Challenge, giving six lucky fans the opportunity to meet the Central Perk gang and attend the taping of the highly-anticipated HBO Max Reunion Special on the Warner Bros. lot. All proceeds raised will help to provide food to those in need during the coronavirus crisis. Learn more . Warner Bros. To Make Full-Length Animated Feature "Scoob!" Available for At-Home Viewing May 15 While movie theaters remain closed due to the COVID-19 crisis, Warner Bros. Picture Group and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment have decided to forego the theatrical release for its upcoming animated feature, "Scoob!" to make it available for families to enjoy at home. The film will be available for both Premium Video On Demand (PVOD) and for premium digital ownership in the U.S. and Canada starting May 15. More information here . April 20, 2020 WarnerMedia Ad Sales Announces Media Match Program for CNN Digital Advertisers with Purpose-Driven Messaging Among growing uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, WarnerMedia Ad Sales announced a media match program for CNN’s digital marketing partners sharing messages of social good and purpose. In effect until the end of April, CNN Digital will match 100% of any new investment with inventory for the same dollar amount. Donated media will be given to the Ad Council or a charity of the partner’s choice. Learn more . April 17, 2020 Warner Bros. Joins #LightItBlue Campaign in Support of Frontline Workers In the worldwide effort toward unity and support for our frontline workers, Warner Bros. has joined the #LightItBlue campaign. Their iconic water tower will be illuminated each Thursday night to thank essential workers in the battle against COVID-19. April 16, 2020 Update on Increased Free Content in International Markets WarnerMedia and its affiliates have made select content available for free in around the globe. Some of the programming now being made available includes: Africa Launch of Toonami on DSTV as a pop-up channel for 6 weeks from March 27th Extended distribution of Boomerang to access subs on DSTV Australia Foxtel subscribers will have free access to Cartoon Network from Mar 26 – May 31. In addition, during this same period subscribers will have free access to HBO Originals and WB hits which have been licensed to Foxtel including the new season of Westworld, entire seasons of Game of Thrones, Succession, His Dark Materials, and Friends and Big Bang Theory Fetch subscribers will have free access to CNN from Mar 26 – Jun 22 Benelux Open window for CN at Youfone NL (until around mid-April) Open window for Boomerang at Ziggo NL (until 15.4.) Open window for CN and Boomerang at CAIW/Delta (until around mid-April) Open window for Boomerang at T-Mobile NL (until May 1st) Open window for CN and Boomerang (until around mid-April) Czech Open windows for CN at Skylink/M7 France & French Speaking Boing, Boomerang, Toonami, and TCM Cinéma made available to all subs on Free until April 30th (France) Boing, Boomerang, Toonami, and TCM Cinéma made available to all subs on Orange until April 30th (France) Boing, Boomerang, and Toonami made available to all subs Bouygues until April 30th (France) Boing and Boomerang made available to all subs on Net+ until April 30th (Switzerland) Boing, Boomerang, and Toonami made available to all subs on SFR until March 31st (France) Cartoon Network made available to all subs on SFR until March 31st (France) GAS Open window CN and Boomerang at Vodafone/Unity (until around mid-May) Open window for CN at Magenta Austria (April 1st through April 30th) Hungary: Open windows for CN and Boomerang at VDF/UPC, UPC Direct/M7, Magyar Telekom, Tarr, Vodafone, PR Telekom, and other partners Italy: Sky pay TV subscribers have free access to Cartoon Network and Boomerang from March 17th until May 31st Nordic: Sweden – Com Hem/Boxer subscribers have free access to CNN April 1-30 Sweden – Sappa subscribers have free access to CNN April 1-30 Finland – Telia subscribers have free access to CNN and Cartoon Network April 1-30 Norway – GET subscribers have free access to CNN, Cartoon Network and Boomerang April 1-30 Denmark – YouSee subscribers have free access to Boomerang April 1-30 Hong Kong Subscribers of NowTV (PCCW) will have free access to HBO Family from Apr 1 – 30 and CNN from Apr 7 – May 31 Japan Cartoon Network is offering all SkyPerfect TV (DTH) subscribers a free view period during the hours 6am – 9pm from March 9 - 28 Malaysia Subscribers of TM – UNIFI will get free access to Warner TV and Boomerang from March 20 – April 20 Subscribers of Astro have free access to all movie channels on the platform including HBO and Cinemax during the period of the country’s lock-down from March 18 – Apr 30 Middle East and North Africa Bein – Announced that they will offer their premium packages to all subscribers from today till 30th of June (this will include CN, Boom and TCM) Etisalat – Announced on April 2nd that all subscribers have free access to premium packages with their Elife TV Box for the next 6 weeks – this will include CN, Boomerang and TCM content DU – Announced they will have all their premium packages available for all subscribers (this will include CN, Boom and TCM) Philippines All WMEN channels (HBO, HBO plexes, Cinemax, Red, CN, Boom, WTV, CNN) will be part of their respective genre in a free preview 14-day genre rotational basis for all Sky Cable subscribers; period TBA Poland Open window for Boomerang at UPC (16.03-31.03) Open window for TNT and Boomerang (17.03-31.03) and CN (30.03-14.04) at NETIA Open window for Boomerang at TOYA (11.03-29.03) Open window for Boomerang at INEA (12.03-15.04) Open window for CN and Boomerang at PLAY (11.03-31.03) Open window for TNT, Boomerang, and CN at Canal + (16.03-14.04) Open window for Boomerang at Korbank Open window for Boomerang at SGT Open window for Boomerang for Promax Open window for Boomerang and CN at Tel-kab Pruszków Open window for CN at SM Grudziądz Open window for TNT, Boomerang, and CN at ELSAT Open window for CN and Boomerang at EVIO Open window for Boomerang and TNT at ASTA-NET Romania Open windows for CN, Boomerang, and TNT at Orange and UPC Direct/M7 Singapore Starhub pay-TV subscribers have free access to CNN, Cartoon Network, Boomerang and Oh!K from Mar 20 – Apr 2 Singtel pay IPTV subscribers have free access to Oh!K, HLN, CNN from Apr 1 – 30 Singtel pay IPTV will also offer all English Premier League football (premium) subscribers free access to HBO for a limited period not exceeding 30 days; Singtel OTT CAST service subscribers have free access to Warner TV, Cartoon Network, Boomerang from Apr 1 – 30, and CNN from Apr 1 – Jun 30 Starhub pay-TV subscribers have free access to CNN, Cartoon Network, Boomerang and Oh!K from Mar 20 – Apr 20 Singtel pay IPTV subscribers have free access to Oh!K, HLN, CNN from Apr 1 – 30 Singtel pay IPTV will also offer all English Premier League football (premium) subscribers free access to HBO for a limited period not exceeding 30 days; Singtel OTT CAST service subscribers have free access to Warner TV, Cartoon Network, Boomerang from Apr 1 – 30, and CNN from Apr 1 – Jun 30 Turkey Cartoon Network is a Free to Air Channel as well as on pay TV platforms Digiturk/BEIN Pay TV subscribers have free access to Cartoon Network, Boomerang and CNN International from Mid March D-Smart Pay TV subscribers have free access to Cartoon Network, Boomerang and CNN International from Mid March UK Virgin Media subscribers have one month of free access to the kids’ channels from March 30, and to TCM from April 3. April 15, 2020 Ellen Announces $1 Million to Leonardo DiCaprio’s All-In Challenge During a remotely produced episode of “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” airing Friday, April 17th, Ellen DeGeneres announced she and Portia de Rossi will be donating $1 million to Leonardo DiCaprio’s All-In Challenge. The initiative aims to raise $100 million for non-profit organizations, helping provide food to those in need during the coronavirus crisis, including Meals on Wheels, No Kid Hungry, America’s Food Fund, Feeding America, and World Central Kitchen. DeGeneres also asked her fans and viewers to participate by joining her in donating to the organization. Ellen also offered a once-in-a-lifetime chance for one lucky donor to win the opportunity to co-host an episode of “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” interviewing A-list celebrities, and spending a day learning how the hit talk show comes together. To donate and enter for your chance to join Ellen as her co-host, fans can visit here . Harry Potter Studio Tour Buses Now Offering Health Workers Free Transport to Hospitals Though they may be muggle-made, these Harry Potter branded buses are making magic happen. The Warner Bros. buses, normally used to shuttle fans to the Making of Harry Potter studio tour in the U.K. are now being offered as free public transport to National Health Service (NHS) workers battling the coronavirus pandemic. Fullscreen Develops a "Social Media for Small Businesses Playbook" in Light of COVID-19 Amid the coronavirus pandemic, Fullscreen is providing the expertise of a full-service agency to small businesses that may need a helping hand during this challenging time. The Otter Media-owned company created a free guide that every business can use, helping companies harness the power of social media and connect with their customers in meaningful ways. Access the free playbook . April 10, 2020 Update on "Friends Reunion Special" We want to share some information about the production dates for the upcoming unscripted "Friends Reunion Special" for HBO Max. As was previously reported, production is delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This means that the special will not be available on the streamer on day one of the HBO Max launch, but it will be coming. Though fans will have to wait a bit longer for the reunion, they can still watch all 236 episodes of the series on day one of HBO Max launch in May. April 8, 2020 WarnerMedia Networks to Air “Sesame Street: Elmo’s Playdate” Special Simultaneously Across Networks on April 14 Sunny days! Elmo and friends are hosting a half-hour “virtual playdate” TV special, offering families a moment of joy and connection in these uncertain times. The Sesame Street special will air across HBO, HBO Latino, TBS, TNT, Cartoon Network, Boomerang, truTV and PBS Kids on April 14. Celebrity guest stars include Lin-Manuel Miranda, Anne Hathaway and Tracee Ellis Ross. Read the full announcement . Stage 13 Launches Campaign to Support Local Asian Restaurants and Small Businesses Stage 13, a division of Warner Bros., has launched a campaign to show support for local Asian restaurants and small businesses during the COVID-19 crisis. Entitled #Stage13Supports, the campaign centers around the network's unscripted food and travel-themed "Family Style" and encourages fans to order food from local restaurants and share at-home recipes in their new Facebook Group "Family Style Foodie Fans." More information here . April 7, 2020 CNN’s “Giving Guide” Shares Ways to Donate and Get Help During COVID-19 Crisis Looking for ways to get involved during the coronavirus crisis but don't know where to start? CNN’s Impact Your World has compiled a list of donation opportunities and tips to help those affected by the global pandemic. Learn more here . April 6, 2020 Cartoon Network Launches Initiative to Help Kids Stay Safe, Creative and Entertained During COVID-19 Crisis Say goodbye to boredom! Cartoon Network has expanded its response to the coronavirus pandemic with a newly launched initiative, CNCheckIn. The initiative will provide families with resources such as PSAs, drawing lessons and DIY projects to help keep kids safe, creative and entertained during this unprecedented time. To ensure kids stay entertained, the initiative also allows viewers to access new and unlocked episodes of fan-favorite series such as “Ben 10” and “Teen Titans Go!” alongside a collection of 20 Cartoon Network classics including “Chowder,” "Courage the Cowardly Dog” and “Dexter’s Laboratory" available on the CN App and participating distributors platforms. More information here . NBA Digital Launches “#NBATogether With Ernie Johnson” on Twitter for Fans During Season Hiatus NBA Sports, jointly managed by NBA and Turner Sports, has announced a new social talk show, “#NBATogether With Ernie Johnson” that will stream on the NBA’s Twitter account Monday and Wednesday nights during the season hiatus. Hosted by TNT’s “Inside the NBA” host Ernie Johnson, the new social series will feature high-profile guests from across the basketball community including NBA Commissioner Adam Silver. April 3, 2020 DC Comics Donates $250,000 to Support Comic Book Retailers In response to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis and its impact on the comic book direct market, DC is donating $250,000 to the Book Industry Charitable Foundation (BINC) to provide support for comic book retailers and their employees during this time of hardship and beyond. HBO Limited Series “The Third Day” Debut Moves to This Fall Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, HBO has postponed the premiere date for the upcoming six-part limited series “The Third Day.” Originally scheduled to premiere May 11, the series will now debut this fall. April 2, 2020 HBO Encourages Viewers to #StayHomeBoxOffice with Dozens of Free Series, Documentaries and Hit Warner Bros. Movies on HBO NOW & HBO GO Starting April 3 To bring some relief and entertainment to those staying at home to stop the spread of COVID-19, HBO announced it will make almost 500 hours of premium content available for free on HBO NOW and HBO GO—no subscription required. Beginning April 3, the unprecedented offering will allow viewers to stream iconic HBO series such as “The Sopranos” and “The Wire,” along with ten riveting HBO docu-series. Warner Bros. blockbuster hits including “The Lego Movie: 2” and “Crazy Stupid Love” will also be available outside of the paywall on HBO’s streaming services. On April 14, the network also announced select HBO and HBO Asia Originals will also be available for free on HBO GO across Asia starting April 15 – no registration or subscription required. More information here . CNN Joins Forces with BBC and Euronews to Commit $50 Million of Advertising Inventory to Promote Public Health Messages to 800 Million People Worldwide In the global fight against COVID-19, CNN International has partnered with BBC Global News and Euronews to donate free airtime for public health bodies such as WHO, to broadcast their messages to over 800 million people around the world. The trio of international broadcasters has committed a combined inventory worth $50 million to communicate vital information to help citizens and stop the spread of the virus. More information here . TNT’s “Snowpiercer” Premiere Moves to May 17 In an effort to meet increased viewer demand, TNT announced its highly anticipated sci-fi thriller, “Snowpiercer” will premiere sooner than originally scheduled. The star-studded series is now set to debut Sunday, May 17, allowing fans to enjoy the futuristic series a few weeks early. April 1, 2020 Rooster Teeth Announces New Date for RTX Austin RTX Austin 2020, the Rooster Teeth-hosted celebration of animation, gaming, comedy, and internet culture, was originally scheduled for July 3rd through 5th. Because of COVID-19, we rescheduled Rooster Teeth’s flagship convention until Labor Day weekend (September 5-7, 2020). Passholders will be able to use their badges for entry into the event; those who cannot or no longer wish to attend will be offered refunds. Wizarding World Introduces “Harry Potter at Home” “Happiness,” Albus Dumbledore once observed, “can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.” With that in mind, the Wizard World, with J.K. Rowling and our friends at Audible, Bloomsbury, OverDrive, Pottermore Publishing and Scholastic, announced “Harry Potter At Home” to help children, parents, carers and teachers add a touch of Harry Potter magic to our new daily lives. More information can be found here . March 31, 2020 CNN Announces Anchor Chris Cuomo Diagnosed with COVID-19; He Will Continue Working From Home CNN anchor Chris Cuomo has tested positive for Coronavirus, the network confirmed in a memo to New York employees on Tuesday. Cuomo announced the news on his Twitter profile, noting he is feeling well and will continue to anchor his 9 p.m. program "Cuomo Prime Time" from his basement. More information here . HBO Postpones Limited Series “I Know This Much Is True” Debut to May 10 Amid the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, HBO’s upcoming limited series, “I Know This Much is True,” will now debut Sunday, May 10. The program was originally scheduled to debut Monday, April 27. WarnerMedia Increases Availability of Free Content in International Markets WarnerMedia and its affiliates have made select content available for free in Australia, Africa, France (and French-speaking regions), Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, and Singapore. Some of the programming now being made available is included below: Australia Foxtel subscribers will have free access to Cartoon Network from Mar 26 – May 31. In addition, during this same period subscribers will have free access to HBO Originals and WB hits which have been licensed to Foxtel including the new season of Westworld, entire seasons of Game of Thrones, Succession, His Dark Materials, and Friends and Big Bang Theory Fetch subscribers will have free access to CNN from Mar 26 – Jun 22 Africa Launch of Toonami on DSTV as a pop-up channel for 6 weeks from March 27th France & French Speaking Boing, Boomerang, Toonami and TCM Cinéma made available to all subs on Free and Orange from March 19th until April 30th (France) Boing, Boomerang and Toonami made available to all subs Bouygues from March 19th until April 30th (France) Boing, Boomerang, and Toonami made available to all subs on SFR from March 19th until April 16st (France) Cartoon Network made available to all subs on SFR from March 19th until April 16st (France) Boing and Boomerang made available to all subs on Net+ from April 1st until April 30th (Switzerland) Hong Kong Subscribers of NowTV (PCCW) will have free access to HBO Family from Apr 1 – 30 and CNN from Apr 7 – May 31 Japan Cartoon Network is offering all SkyPerfect TV (DTH) subscribers a free view period during the hours 6am – 9pm from March 9 - 28 Malaysia Subscribers of TM – UNIFI will get free access to Warner TV and Boomerang from March 20 – April 20 Subscribers of Astro have free access to all movie channels on the platform including HBO and Cinemax during the period of the country’s lock-down from March 18 – Apr 30 Philippines All WMEN channels (HBO, HBO plexes, Cinemax, Red, CN, Boom, WTV, CNN) will be part of their respective genre in a free preview 14-day genre rotational basis for all Sky Cable subscribers; period TBA Singapore Starhub pay-TV subscribers have free access to CNN, Cartoon Network, Boomerang and Oh!K from Mar 20 – Apr 20 Singtel pay IPTV subscribers have free access to Oh!K, HLN, CNN from Apr 1 – 30 Singtel pay IPTV will also offer all English Premier League football (premium) subscribers free access to HBO for a limited period not exceeding 30 days; Singtel OTT CAST service subscribers have free access to Warner TV, Cartoon Network, Boomerang from Apr 1 – 30, and CNN from Apr 1 – Jun 30 March 30, 2020 Bleacher Report Live Offers Fans Access to B/R Live Pass Subscription B/R Live is offering fans complimentary access to video offerings from its B/R Live Pass subscription for a limited time. Full-length replays, highlight shows, archived games and more from the likes of the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, National Lacrosse League – along with NBA League Pass (through April 22) and so much more are available to stream at B/R Live. Learn more here . March 27, 2020 “Full Frontal with Sam Bee” Sees Ratings Increase TBS Network's “Full Frontal with Samantha Bee” has seen double-digit ratings bump since social distancing began in full-effect. It remains ad-supported cable’s #1 late-night show and recently posted its 2nd-highest ratings of the year CNN Announces COVID-19 Town Hall with Joe Biden Tonight at 8 PM, CNN is hosting a virtual town hall with former Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden. "The Coronavirus Pandemic A CNN Democratic Presidential Town Hall with Joe Biden" will air at 8 p.m. ET and feature questions submitted by individuals living in some of the communities hit hardest by the coronavirus. CNN's Anderson Cooper will moderate the hourlong discussion on the impact to Americans' health, the repercussions for the nation's economy and the human toll to US society. “Contagion” Team Reunites to Create Evidence-Based PSAs about COVID-19 Unlike the 2011 Warner Bros. film “Contagion,” COVID-19 isn’t fictional—it’s real. The cast and crew of the eerily prophetic movie, including stars Matt Damon and Kate Winslet, director Steven Soderbergh, writer Scott Z. Burns, and Participant have partnered with scientists from the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health , to create evidence-based PSAs about COVID-19. The information shares simple ways the public can help #ControlTheContagion and stop the spread of Coronavirus. More information available here. Warner Bros. Releases “Impractical Jokers: The Movie” on Digital April 1 With movie theater closures nationwide, Warner Bros. is bringing all the hilarious pranks from “Impractical Jokers: The Movie” to viewers' homes earlier than originally scheduled. Just five weeks after its impressive theatrical debut, the truTV film will be made available for early digital release on April 1, 2020. Read the full announcement . HBO Statement Regarding "Succession" and "Barry" HBO is looking forward to resuming preproduction when it is safe and healthy for everyone working to do so. Where possible, writers are continuing to write remotely. March 26, 2020 WarnerMedia Properties See Increased Viewership Gains During this unprecedented time, more people are turning to WarnerMedia networks for news and entertainment. CNN has seen viewership increase by 132% during total day, and 167% in prime time since March 9. CNN Digital has seen significant gains as well, averaging more than 50 million global daily unique multi-platform visitors. HBO is seeing heightened viewership across all its platforms as well, with usage levels for HBO NOW being among the highest the service has seen on the platform since summer. Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment has shown strong increases in both console and mobile games. The company’s linear networks TNT, TBS and TruTV are experiencing significant increases as well, with TNT & TBS currently ranking #1 and #2 in audience gains in total day and primetime. HBO Postpones The Premiere of “The Undoing” Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, HBO has postponed the premiere date for the upcoming six-part limited series “The Undoing.” Originally scheduled to premiere in May, “The Undoing” will now premiere in the fall. truTV Announces Tacoma FD After Show “Talkoma FD” Trutv is expanding the world of “Tacoma FD” with an unscripted after show, “Tacoma FD: Talkoma FD” airing after each episode of the scripted comedy. The show will be filmed remotely and hosted by show creators and stars Kevin Heffernan and Steve Lemme, taking fans behind-the-scenes with cast interviews and bonus footage. More details are available here . March 25, 2020 DC Launches DC Kids Camp to Help Parents Engage Kids at Home With families around the world staying home, we’re looking for ways to help parents engage at home. To that end, we launched DC Kids Camp. Through the DC Kids Twitter and Instagram channels, parents can download kid-friendly, superhero-themed activities -- including learning how to draw their favorite DC Super Heroes -- as well as get previews of past and upcoming DC middle grade graphic novels to enjoy at home. You can access these activities via Twitter and Instagram . March 24, 2020 Warner Bros. Redates Wonder Woman 84 Social distancing is critical to keeping as many people safe and healthy as possible. Originally, “Wonder Woman 84” was set to make its theatrical debut on June 5, 2020 throughout North America, but in light of COVID-19, we moved the date to August 14, 2020. Gal Gadot and Patty Jenkins announced the new date via Twitter. HBO Announces Higher-Than-Anticipated Streaming Viewership Likely due to increased time at home, HBO is experiencing viewership gains across all of its platforms. In particular, usage levels for HBO NOW since Saturday, March 14, are the highest we’ve seen on the platform since summer. Time spent with the platform was up over 40% from its four-week average. More details are available. TCM Brings TCM Classic Film Festival Direct to Fans With New At-Home Edition The annual TCM Classic Film Festival won’t be happening in-person this year, but it will still take place -- virtually! This April, Turner Classic Movies (TCM) will present the TCM Classic Film Festival: Special Home Edition, a celebration of TCM Classic Film Festival movies and moments from the past decade that fans can enjoy from the comfort of their homes. Airing April 16-19, this special remote edition of the Festival will feature 24 hours a day of Festival films, TCM Hosts, special guests, and additional events on-air and online. More details can be found here . Adult Swim Adds Samurai Jack to its Library of Free Content Just days after announcing that all episodes of Aqua Teen Hunger Force are being made available for free on the Adult Swim app and site, Adult Swim added a second show to its library of free content. All five seasons -- 62 episodes -- of Samurai Jack are now available to stream. March 23, 2020 TBS’ Full Frontal with Samantha Bee Returns March 25th with New Episodes from the Woods of New York Samantha Bee is staying on-air during the pandemic, but she’s doing so in as safe a way as possible -- and by modeling social distancing. Bee, who like the rest of the country is adjusting to working from home, will return to her normal 10:30 p.m. timeslot and broadcast her 30-minute late-night series from home. Executive Producer Jason Jones, Bee's husband and quarantine roommate, will film the episode from a socially distant six feet away--and even further away if it's a better angle for Bee. Read more . March 19, 2020 Warner Bros. Releases “The Way Back” and “Birds of Prey” on Digital March 24, and “Just Mercy” on March 19 We know you can’t go to the movies, so we’re bringing the movies to you. In an effort to provide some additional escapism, “The Way Back” and “Birds of Prey” are being made available for digital download earlier than originally scheduled. Both will be available in the United States starting March 24, 2020 with other regions soon to follow. Warner Bros. is also releasing “Just Mercy” five days early, making it available starting today. WarnerMedia Partners with AdCouncil, White House, CDC and HHS to Launch Series of PSAs In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, WarnerMedia has teamed up with the Ad Council--alongside the federal government, public health partners and other major media companies-- to develop a series of national PSAs. Through WarnerMedia’s broad reach, it has helped share the PSAs which feature crucial messages about social distancing, personal hygiene and mental health to the American public. Read the full announcement . NCAA March Madness Celebrates Past Tournaments with Best Moments Bracket Despite the disappointing cancellation of the 2020 NCAA March Madness tournament, the organization is celebrating past tournaments and keeping the beloved bracket challenge alive. Fans can pit some of the best #MarchMadnessMoments against each other and vote on NCAA’s March Madness social handles. Check out the challenge on Twitter. Conan to Air New Shows Without an Audience and with His Production Staff Working from Home Millions of people around the world are working from home to help slow the spread of COVID-19, and Conan O’Brien is no different. “Conan” has been on a pre scheduled hiatus since March 16 but due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, O’Brien has been filming short videos aiming to bring laughter to people in self isolation. Starting March 30, 2020, the show will begin airing new episodes on TBS that will have been shot remotely on an iPhone, without an audience and with guest interviews being filmed via video chat. (O’Brien’s production staff will remain working from home.) Sesame Street Launches “Caring For Each Others” Initiative Our partners at Sesame Street announced a new section of their website, full of content resources that families can use to offer comfort and spark playful learning activities. Get the resources here . March 18, 2020 CNN Holds Second Facebook Global Town Hall – Coronavirus: Fact and Fears to Air Thursday, March 19 at 8pm ET For the second week in a row, CNN hosted a virtual Global Town Hall , in partnership with Facebook, bringing critical COVID-19 information to people around the world. Hosted by CNN’s Anderson Cooper and Dr. Sanjay Gupta, the two-hour program featured health experts including Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, and Dr. Celine Gounder, Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine and Infectious Diseases at NYU. NBA and Turner Sports Provides Fans With Free Preview of NBA League Pass The NBA season is on hiatus, but basketball fans can still watch some of the game’s recent and all-time highlights via NBA League Pass. And until April 22, 2020, they can do so for free! This complimentary offering provides fans with access to full length and condensed replays of all games from the 2019-20 season, as well as an expansive archive of classic games and content. Learn more here . March 17, 2020 All Episodes of Adult Swim’s “Aqua Teen Hunger Force” Now Free To bring some relief to those staying home to help stop the spread of COVID-19, Adult Swim announced that all episodes of Aqua Teen Hunger Force -- 11 seasons worth -- are being made available, for free, via the Adult Swim app and website. TCM Starts an Online Conversation around “Comfort Films” In tough times, people often turn to movies to get a much-needed break. Leveraging the reach of its Twitter audience, Turner Classic Movies (TCM) asked its fans to share their favorite #ComfortFilm. TCM kicked off the conversation with one of their favorites, “The Wizard of Oz,” sparking tens of thousands of fan responses and driving multiple press mentions. Cartoon Network Hotel Temporary Closure In order to ensure a safe experience for guests, the Cartoon Network Hotel in East Lancaster, Pennsylvania, announced that it will be temporarily closing its doors effective immediately. For those who had already booked reservations, the hotel team will be following up directly to reschedule or cancel guests’ stays as well as waive any applicable cancellation fees. More information is available. Great Big Story Shares “Daily Dose of Good” During Unprecedented Times Great Big Story is helping audiences take a break and is providing fans with their “daily dose of good.” The CNN-launched network shares inspirational stories that showcase the good in the world and even started a new video-series on their YouTube channel where viewers can unwind while “swimming” with sea turtles. Fans can find the uplifting and heartwarming content in Great Big Story’s newsletter and on their social platforms. March 16, 2020 Rooster Teeth Lifts Paywall for Live Content In an effort to offer its audience more connectivity during the pandemic, Rooster Teeth lifted the paywall on all of live content and made the chat functionality during live streams free for all users. To create greater shared experiences, the network also increased its live stream content by about 30% across Rooster Teeth and their corresponding YouTube channels. Cartoon Network Delivers Public Service Announcements Across the Globe with Tips to Stay Healthy Who says staying clean can’t be cool? Cartoon Network has launched fun and informative PSAs teaching kids around the world the importance of good hygiene practices. The two videos, “Wash Your Hands” and “Be Clean, Be Cool” feature beloved Cartoon Network characters from series such as “The Powerpuff Girls,” “Teen Titans Go!,” “We Bare Bears,” “Steven Universe” and more! The PSAs have aired in more than 100 countries around the world and have been translated into 24 different languages. Learn more and watch the global PSAs here . March 14, 2020 NCAA March Madness Cancelled Due to COVID-19 Concerns With the growing health concerns sweeping the nation, NCAA vice president of men's basketball, Dan Gavitt, announced the cancellation of the 2020 NCAA March Madness tournament. “The disappointment and heartbreak we all feel for student-athletes unable to compete is significant,” Gavitt said in an official statement. “Yet nothing is ever more important than the health and safety of student-athletes, coaches and fans. Read more . HBO Max Team Converts to Work-From-Home, HBO Max Launch Not Expected to Be Delayed With WarnerMedia converting to a work-from-home environment wherever possible, our HBO Max team -- and the tech team in particular -- has had to adapt quickly. We're pleased to share that the shift to work-from-home has not had a meaningful negative impact on our launch plans for HBO Max, and we still expect a May release for the experience. March 13, 2020 Letter From CEO of WarnerMedia March 13, 2020 To: All WarnerMedia Global Employees From: John Stankey, President & Chief Operating Officer - AT&T Inc. & CEO - WarnerMedia Subject: Global Work From Home Colleagues: I want to let you know how much I appreciate everyone's efforts while COVID-19 continues to create uncertainty. As a global unified organization, it is important we take action that not only best takes care of our people and our business, but also the communities and resources around us. Beginning Monday, March 16, all WarnerMedia employees around the world who are able to work remotely are encouraged to do so until further notice. We will provide updates on the timeframe as we continue to evaluate trends and developments. For those whose jobs cannot be done remotely, business leads are working closely with HR partners and managers to support employees in those roles and will follow up directly. Please note that our offices will remain open for employees who need to continue working there, or to pick up their equipment or resources to work remotely. This is recognizably a significant shift, and I'd like to highlight a few key points behind this very important decision: First, we take the health, safety and well-being of our employees, their loved ones, and our community, very seriously. We are committed to helping limit the spread of the virus and risk of exposure. We can help minimize stress on the resources and infrastructures around us by doing our part to reduce population density in our commutes and daily activities, in efforts to help reduce spread of the virus. In support of our colleagues who need to continue working in our offices, we need to help reduce population density and risk of exposure in those locations by minimizing the on-site staff. We have come a long way in the last year in terms of how we work as a unified company and I am confident that we are ready to work differently to succeed through this unique challenge. We will have to actively work with leaders and teams to develop and employ new techniques that drive connection and progress in a dynamic environment. I have seen us build skills around agility and collaboration, and I have no doubt that we will succeed together. Remember - there are steps you need to take before Monday to ensure you are prepared to work remotely. And there are tools to help us do so seamlessly, collaboratively and productively. It's all accessible on the WarnerMedia ONE Remote Working Resources page. Of course, as is always the case, there will be times where this won't be easy, but we have an opportunity to come out stronger and better as we learn new ways to dynamically navigate in this new work environment. Once again, thank you for all you do. *Managers who have engaged consultants - please ensure they are aware that employees will be working remotely, and work with them to determine the best arrangement for their role WarnerMedia Pauses Productions Across Television and Film Amid COVID-19 Concerns and Commits $100 Million in Assistance to Those Impacted To ensure the health and safety of show teams across the WarnerMedia portfolio, the company announced it will suspend and delay many of its productions until the outbreak is contained. Series and pilots that have been affected include HBO’s “Euphoria,” and “Righteous Gemstones” along with the CW’s “SuperGirl,” “The Flash” and “Batwoman.” Other titles include HBO Max’s upcoming series “Flight Attendant” and TNT’s “Claws.” We are stepping up with a commitment of more than $100 million to assist team members of those and other productions being put on hold during this time. And as things evolve, we’ll continue to evaluate how we can best respond to the challenges we face as an industry as a result of this pandemic. March 12, 2020 A CNN Global Town Hall – Coronavirus: Fact and Fears with Facebook and Instagram Responding to the public’s questions and concerns surrounding COVID-19, Anderson Cooper and Dr. Sanjay Gupta hosted a two-hour special “CNN Facebook Global Town Hall - Coronavirus: Fact and Fears.” The inaugural event featured guests such as Dr. Anthony Fauci, where questions from the public were incorporated into the broadcast. Viewers could tune in to the Global Town Hall without requiring a login to a cable provider and were able to stream on CNN’s Facebook Page. More details here . CNN launches Coronavirus: Fact vs Fiction with Dr. Sanjay Gupta Podcast Amid the public’s questions and concerns surrounding the global pandemic, CNN launched a new pop-up podcast, “Coronavirus: Fact vs Fiction,” with CNN Chief Medical Correspondent, Dr. Sanjay Gupta. The podcast includes the latest news about the coronavirus outbreak as well practical advice, explanations, and fact checking. CNN en Español also launched a Spanish version of the “Coronavirus: Fact vs. Fiction” podcast called Coronavirus: Realidad vs. ficción . Listen to the podcast . 2020 WarnerMedia / Xandr Upfront to Be Held as Virtual Experience With the health and safety of the community in mind, WarnerMedia’s Chief Revenue Officer, Gerhard Zeiler, and Xandr’s Chief Business Officer, Kirk McDonald, announced alternative plans for the companies’ joint Upfront presentation this year. The unified WarnerMedia/Xandr messaging will no longer be delivered to a live audience, but will be showcased through a unique video experience on May 13. CNN Experts Answer the Public’s Questions with Facts CNN readers ask sharp questions about coronavirus every day. Audiences are hungry for factual information and are turning to trustworthy sources for it. CNN’s global newsroom with reporters from Hong Kong, London, NYC, LA, ATL, Mexico City and other locations solicited questions from our audiences and had experts like CNN Chief Medical Correspondent, Dr. Sanjay Gupta answer them. More than 75,000 questions after two weeks. Read more here . 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