Why HBO Max Is Going All-In on Adult Animation
Why HBO Max Is Going All-In on Adult Animation Courtesy of HBO While animated shows take longer to craft, they are ultimately cheaper to make than scripted originals and can be safely produced during a pandemic. When HBO Max paid an estimated $500 million for exclusive domestic streaming rights to South Park back in 2019 it was for a very good reason. The Comedy Central series, owned by ViacomCBS, was to be been the cornerstone of the WarnerMedia-backed streamer's adult animation slate, which is now coming into sharper focus. On Feb. 10, HBO Max — also overseen by HBO content chief Casey Bl...
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