HBO Max to Add Audio and Video Podcasts in Europe

HBO Max is now offering its subscribers in a key area with podcasts, unveiling on Tuesday that it’s including podcasts in Europe, one thing it has completed in the US since 2019.

The information comes at a time when Netflix has been rolling out podcasts, including from Spotifyand amid experiences that Paramount+ can be planning a push into podcasts. Of course, Paramount Skydance has agreed to acquire HBO Max father or mother firm Warner Bros. Discovery. So, all indicators level to podcasts turning into a rising content material providing throughout streaming giants world wide.

The transfer is “reinforcing the platform’s position as the ultimate destination for fans to immerse themselves even deeper in the worlds of their favorite series and franchises,” together with harry potter and the assorted recreation of Thrones exhibits, it mentioned. The purpose is to provide “companion experiences, behind-the-scenes access and creator-led conversations alongside its series and movies,” kicking off “a new era of immersive fandom.”

The European podcast push launches Tuesday with Harry Potter: The Official Film Podcasthosted by movie critic and broadcaster Rhianna Dhillon, which provides “a joyful and insightful rewatch of the eight Harry Potter movies, featuring special guests, high-level film discussion and deep dives into the moments that defined a generation of movie-goers,” HBO Max mentioned.

Harry Potter: The Official Film Podcast will debut with a particular two-episode launch, adopted by weekly episodes, with two episodes devoted to every film. Fans can stream the video model solely on HBO Max, with the audio model additionally obtainable on main podcast platforms, together with Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

From June, HBO Max will then roll out a slate of what it described as “franchise-led podcasts” throughout Europe, anchored by recreation of Thrones and its increasing universe. Fans will get to take a look at The Game of Thrones Anniversary Special Podcast, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Podcast and The Game of Thrones Podcast: House of the Dragonwith a brand new season of that podcast launching subsequent month to accompany season 3 of the collection.

Also a part of the slate will probably be companion podcasts and in-depth discussions from such common HBO Max collection and motion pictures, together with The Last of Us, The Pitt, The Comeback and Sinners: In Proximityin addition to the whole multi-season rewatch podcast The History of Curb Your Enthusiasm.