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Max And HBO Wind Down Deal For ‘Sesame Street’ Original Episodes, Retaining Some Library Rights

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Story by Dade HayesDecember 13, 2024 • 6:22 PM
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Sesame Street ends its nearly 10-year run on HBO and Max, setting the stage for a new chapter in the iconic children's show's legacy.
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  • After a lucrative partnership, Sesame Workshop and Warner Bros. Discovery are parting ways, with the two companies unable to reach a new deal to retain the show's library rights.
  • The split means Sesame Street will need to find a new streaming home, offering a prime opportunity for rival platforms like Disney+ or Paramount+ to snap up the beloved franchise.
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Max, HBO, Sesame Workshop, Warner Bros. Discovery, Sesame Street
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