HBO Max will launch in the UK and Ireland on March 26th, six years after its US debut, according to The Verge. The streaming service, which will offer content from HBO, Warner Bros. Pictures, Warner Bros. Television, DC Studios, and Max Originals, will provide UK viewers with four subscription options, as reported by Variety.
The launch marks a significant expansion for the streaming service, potentially changing the landscape of entertainment options for UK consumers, as noted by The Verge. Until now, most HBO content has been exclusively available in the UK through Sky or the streaming service Now TV, according to The Verge. The U.K. launch will give viewers four options for subscription ranging from two ad-based tiers at 4.99 and 5.99 per month, Variety reported.
In other entertainment news, YouTube Music has begun limiting access to lyrics for free users, according to The Verge. Free accounts are being prompted to "Unlock lyrics with Premium," the source stated. Google started testing lyrics as an exclusive feature for Premium users in September, but it appears that its now receiving a wider rollout. Free users will be limited to viewing lyrics for five songs per month, The Verge reported.
The integration of TNT Sports content and the pending acquisition by Netflix add further complexity to the future of HBO Max, according to The Verge.
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