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New WarnerMedia CEO Predicts ‘More Experiments’ With Theatrical Release Windows

Jason Kilar built up Hulu. Now he’s ready for his encore. The longtime digital executive was named CEO of WarnerMedia on Wednesday, right as it is about to enter the high-stakes streaming era with next month’s launch of HBO Max. Kilar has been through this before. He was the first CEO for Hulu, back when it was a place for broadcast networks to help its viewers play catch-up and lead it through its expansion into original content. Though he won’t start his new role until May 1, Kilar spoke with TheWrap hours after getting the gig. He predicted that the next 10 years could see a sea-change in the film industry and how he hopes to unify HBO Now and HBO Go under HBO Max. The following has been edited and condensed for clarity. Also Read: Original Hulu Chief Jason Kilar Named WarnerMedia CEO TheWrap: HBO Max will launch as just about every American is forced to stay at home due to the coronavirus pandemic. How do you feel about potentially moving up that launch date, even by a week or two? Jason Kilar: I don’t know the answer of whether that was debated or considered or talked about. At...

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