The ultra-competitive market for video-on-demand services knows no downtime. Not surprisingly, after the launch of Paramount+, a new platform available from December 1 in France, it is Amazon Prime Video’s turn to make a splash by joining forces with Warner to broadcast, among other things, the HBO series in France . .
Until recently they belonged to OCS, acquired by Canal+ at the beginning of January, which broadcast these programs exclusively. But the contract between the French platform and Warner expired at the end of 2022, which meant the de facto cessation of the broadcast in French territory of prestigious programs such as The wire Where The sopranos. Amazon Prime jumped at the chance to get this new content. And to make the most of this war prize, the American company has announced the upcoming arrival of the Warner Pass that brings together all these programs. But not only.
. What is the Warner Pass?
The Warner Pass is an optional paid service that will be available in France on Prime Video. This is a bouquet since, not content with bringing together the entire HBO catalogue, it will also bring together twelve channels affiliated with the Warner Bros. Discovery group. This range of channels is designed for all audiences, covering many topics.
movies and series
- warner tv
- MTC Cinema
- adult swimming
- Toonami
discovery and entertainment
- discovery channel
- discovery science
- ID (investigative discovery)
Youth
- cartoon network
- Boomerang
- Boing
Sport
- Eurosport (1 and 2)
News
- CNN
. What HBO content is available on the Warner Pass?
Between past and future, this optional service will broadcast the iconic productions that made HBO famous (Game of Thrones, Veep, Band of Brother, True Blood…) as well as new franchises such as Wioperating time, barry either True Detective: Night Country.
Its price has not been disclosed. However, regarding the amount necessary to subscribe to the rest of the optional services offered in the Prime Video Channels, several hypotheses point to a price between 7.99 euros per month, 9.99 euros per month or 12.99 euros per month. month. This last option seems to be the most credible. A sum that will have to be combined with the Prime Video subscription of 6.99 euros per month or 69.90 euros per year.
. When will we be able to subscribe to the Warner Pass?
The Warner Pass will be available from March 2023. A specific date has not yet been revealed. However, the series The last of usProduced by HBO Original, it will be available to Prime Video subscribers starting Monday, January 16, at no additional cost.
Information about the visual quality of the programs broadcast through the Warner Pass has not yet been leaked. In any case, it is unlikely that a 4K or HDR image definition will not be offered as it is in the United States.
Source: BFM TV
