HBO chief Richard Plepler leaves network he spent decades building in post-AT&T shakeup

Plepler did not give a specific reason for his departure, but said in a company-wide email to staff that"it is the right time for me to do so."The news comes just days after an appeals court ruled in favor of AT&T's purchase of HBO's parent company, WarnerMedia, which was formerly known as Time Warner. "It has been the great joy of my professional life to share this ride with you over these many years.

Even so, Netflix has been winning over critics and setting itself up as a formidable HBO competitor. The streaming service earned 112 Emmy nominations last year, ending the premium TV king's longtime reign in that area. They tied for the most wins.AT&T executives have expressed a desire to ramp up production at HBO.

Now it's time to move to Netflix? lol..

And?

Oh ffs

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