At a Glance:
- Warner Bros Discovery has announced that it will be shutting down CNN+ streaming news services.
- CNN+ will no longer operate after April 30 and the customers who have subscribed to the channel will receive the refunds.
- Warner Bros. and Discovery merger has brought good news for the DC fans as it is rumored to revive the DC universe.
Warner Bros Discovery has announced that it will be shutting down CNN+ streaming news services. This report comes after one month of launch.
The company stated that it envisioned news as part of a broader streaming offering which would also comprise nonfiction, entertainment, and sports. Now it will be shutting down the nascent streaming service to invest the resources in CNN’s core news-gathering operations.
CNN+ will shut down
The streaming service CNN+ will no longer operate after April 30. The customers who have subscribed to the channel will receive refunds. The statement from CNN Worldwide Chairman and CEO, Chris Licht read, “Our customers and CNN will be best served with a simpler streaming choice.”
CNN launched the streaming service CNN+ with intending to capitalize on the rising popularity of streaming video services and the growth of digital subscriptions by major news organizations. CNN+ offered a combination of live, interactive programming, and on-demand emphasizing the original content.
Superman revived by Warner Bros. & Discovery
Warner Bros. and Discovery merger has brought good news for the DC fans. It has been confirmed that they will be completing the Zack Snyder’s DC arc. After the release of Snyder cut ‘Justice League’ in 2021, it was reported that DCEU sequels have ceased. Previously, Warner Bros. had stated that the final chapter was Snyder’s DC story, but with the merger, it is anticipated that DC movies would be revived.
