The House of HBO faces an uncertain future as 'Game Of Thrones' enters its final season
A giant Iron Throne is on display ahead of the 'Game of Thrones' eighth and final season at Radio City Music Hall on April 3, 2019 in New York city. Game of Thrones,
faces an uncertain future with the end its blockbuster fantasy series. Its tanned and charismatic leader, Richard Plepler, announced in February that he would leave after nearly three decades as HBO’s sherpa. And the network known for its bespoke programming is under pressure from corporate parent AT&T to produce more shows with mass appeal, just as the curtain falls on its biggest series.
Bloys agreed much has changed in the eight years since King Robert Baratheon occupied the Iron Throne. In addition to the rising cost of programming, spurred by deep-pocketed streaming rivals, he says networks like HBO are under mounting pressure to make decisions quickly, and commit to a full series, or risk missing out on a hot property.
Bloys says HBO remains committed to preserving its identity as a haven for interesting, curated programming, in the face of fierce competition top talent and projects — and pressure from WarnerMedia CEO John Stankey to increase the number of hours viewers spend watching its shows.
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