CNN Originals hub to launch on Discovery +

CNN and Warner Bros. Discovery will launch a special CNN Originals hub on Discovery + starting August 19.

The curated selection of CNN’s content library will include more than 800 hours of current and legacy premium programming from CNN Original Series, CNN Films and HLN Original Series.

“We are excited to expand the reach of CNN and HLN’s robust non-fiction programming to subscribers to Dicy +,” said Chris Licht, president and CEO of CNN. “Our original series has an unprecedented ability to introduce and immerse viewers in the stories of the people, places and cultures that make this world so fantastic and sometimes dangerous. By offering our programming through Discovery +, more people can explore and experience CNN’s premium content. “

“Real crime, food and travel are the most popular genres of Discovery + viewers, so these CNN titles fit perfectly into our collection of unscripted premium content,” said JB Perrette, president and CEO of Warner. brothers Transmission of the discovery. “We are thrilled to offer our subscribers access to a full offering of CNN original series available to stream with their existing subscription.”

The news comes ahead of WBD’s expected first earnings call and the combined company’s call this afternoon. Also follows is the short-lived CNN + streaming service, which was shut down by the new owner of the network a few weeks after its launch. Warner Media and Discovery merged last April to create Warner Bros. Discovery.

CNN original series titles available at launch include Anthony Bourdain: Parts unknown; Stanley Tucci: In search of Italy; Sitcom history; United Shadows of America with W. Kamau Bell; the history of comedy; Y So is life with Lisa Ling. Original HLN series titles, included how it really happened, stories on death row, Hunting with John Walsh Y Very scary people.

Selected titles from the award-winning CNN Films library will be streamed exclusively on Discovery +. Additional CNN movies and programming of the CNN original series are available on HBO Max.

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“As we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the CNN Original Series, this new partnership allows us to share these clever and fun projects with a new and engaged audience,” said Amy Entellis, executive vice president of talent and content development at CNN.