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MAX Expands TCM Hub with Hundreds of Classic Titles in Major New Curatorial Investment (IndieWire)
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TCM Hosts Eddie Muller, Jacqueline Stewart, Ben Mankiewicz, Alicia Malone, and Dave Karger attend the 30th Anniversary of Turner Classic Movies at The Four Seasons Hotel on January 12, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.Getty Images for TCM
Exclusive: Warner Bros. Discovery is extending its commitment to the Turner Classic Movies brand on Max in a way that should please film history aficionados.
By Christian Blauvelt
December 6, 2024
Here’s something that will thrill Turner Classic Movies fans everywhere. IndieWire can exclusively announce that Warner Bros. Discovery is making a huge new curatorial investment in the TCM hub on Max, expanding the brand’s presence there to include hundreds of classic film titles that weren’t available there before. The move follows a year of positive headlines for the beloved TV network, which celebrated its 30th anniversary earlier in 2024, announced the expansion of its celebrated TCM Classic Film Festival with a New York City pop-up in January 2025, welcomed the cast of “Pulp Fiction” to its festival in Los Angeles, and continued having celebrated auteurs make their “TCM Picks” from its monthly lineups.
The expansion of the TCM hub on Max is something that cinephiles have wanted for some time. The programming there will more closely align now with what’s on the channel (though, never fear, the beloved Watch TCM app will be unaffected by these moves), and a number of deep-cut titles are already on Max as of publication time including a collection devoted to Mickey Rooney, which goes beyond the obvious. (My comment: Not to mention he's the Star of the Month for December.)
The first Rooney title you’ll see in his section on the TCM hub is “Words and Music,” the 1946 MGM biopic of Lorenz Hart that features some of Rooney’s finest acting, as well as a showcase of the studio’s top musical talent (we recently mentioned our love of the Gene Kelly and Vera-Ellen “Slaughter on 10th Avenue” number from that film). There’s also a lineup in celebration of Humphrey Bogart’s 125th birthday including “Key Largo” (1948), “Invisible Stripes” (1939), and “It All Came True” (1940).
January will have a Cary Grant birthday commemoration including the films “My Favorite Wife” (1940) and “Destination Tokyo” (1943), and a George Raft lineup. February will be centered around 31 Days of Oscar (where Oscar-winning titles you don’t necessarily think of right away, such as the delectable “Neptune’s Daughter” from 1949, will get the spotlight, showing how TCM, at its best, always goes beyond the obvious) and an Elizabeth Taylor birthday tribute.
Read more: https://www.indiewire.com/news/breaking-news/max-expands-tcm-hub-classic-film-titles-1235073025/
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Text of TCM press release issued Dec. 6:
Max Announces Classic Film Expansion On The TCM Hub
Max Will Add And Spotlight Remastered Classics, Timeless Films, And Nostalgic Picks Each Month Throughout 2025
On Dec. 6, Max announced an expansion to the Turner Classic Movies (TCM) hub initiative in the U.S., which will add new classic movies showcased in bespoke curations throughout 2025. Quintessential TCM titles are now available to stream with hundreds of new titles and monthly stunts rolling out on the streaming platform beginning this December.
“At Max, we pride ourselves on our strong dedication to a robust library of fan favorite and classic films,” said Royce Battleman, Executive Vice President, Content Acquisitions, Warner Bros. Discovery. “Our latest expansion of TCM titles brings in even more timeless stories and invites viewers to relish in iconic cinematic moments on the platform.”
Showcasing TCM’s acclaimed films alongside a rich collection of titles from Warner Bros. Pictures, The Criterion Collection, A24, Studio Ghibli, and more, further cement Max as the one to watch on movie night.
The TCM page on Max will include themed selections of carefully curated classic films in celebration of fan-favorite actors, significant milestones, award-winning masterpieces, and much more. These curational moments will be updated in the hub monthly and will offer audiences an additional way to discover and explore timeless classics. In addition to the hub on Max, these classic films will also be available for fans to enjoy on the TCM linear channel.
“By bolstering TCM’s footprint on Max, we are giving fans another platform to experience what they’ve come to expect from TCM – an evolving roster of celebrated films featuring Hollywood legends,” said Michael Ouweleen, President of Turner Classic Movies.
The TCM hub expansion kicked off this month by highlighting legendary Mickey Rooney films such as Oscar®-winning hit “National Velvet” (1944) and “Words and Music” (1948). In addition, Humphrey Bogart’s 125th birthday is bringing hits like “Key Largo” (1948), “Invisible Stripes” (1939) and “It All Came True” (1940) to streaming.
January’s TCM spotlight commemorates Cary Grant’s birthday with “My Favorite Wife” (1940) and “Destination Tokyo” (1943) and recognizes George Raft titles such as “Each Dawn I Die” (1939) and “Red Light” (1949).
In February, the 31 Days of Oscars collection will center around Oscar®-winning titles including “The Harvey Girls” (1946), “Jezebel” (1938), “Mildred Pierce” (1945), “Neptune's Daughter” (1949), alongside Elizabeth Taylor’s birthday curation including “The Last Time I Saw Paris” (1954) and others from the renowned actress.
The list continues with noteworthy films like “Kid Galahad” (1937), “The Two Mrs. Carrolls” (1947), “The Return of Doctor X” (1939), along with “They Drive by Night” (1940) which will be celebrating its 85th anniversary. Additional stunts for the remainder of 2025 will be announced in the coming months.
Max Will Add And Spotlight Remastered Classics, Timeless Films, And Nostalgic Picks Each Month Throughout 2025
On Dec. 6, Max announced an expansion to the Turner Classic Movies (TCM) hub initiative in the U.S., which will add new classic movies showcased in bespoke curations throughout 2025. Quintessential TCM titles are now available to stream with hundreds of new titles and monthly stunts rolling out on the streaming platform beginning this December.
“At Max, we pride ourselves on our strong dedication to a robust library of fan favorite and classic films,” said Royce Battleman, Executive Vice President, Content Acquisitions, Warner Bros. Discovery. “Our latest expansion of TCM titles brings in even more timeless stories and invites viewers to relish in iconic cinematic moments on the platform.”
Showcasing TCM’s acclaimed films alongside a rich collection of titles from Warner Bros. Pictures, The Criterion Collection, A24, Studio Ghibli, and more, further cement Max as the one to watch on movie night.
The TCM page on Max will include themed selections of carefully curated classic films in celebration of fan-favorite actors, significant milestones, award-winning masterpieces, and much more. These curational moments will be updated in the hub monthly and will offer audiences an additional way to discover and explore timeless classics. In addition to the hub on Max, these classic films will also be available for fans to enjoy on the TCM linear channel.
“By bolstering TCM’s footprint on Max, we are giving fans another platform to experience what they’ve come to expect from TCM – an evolving roster of celebrated films featuring Hollywood legends,” said Michael Ouweleen, President of Turner Classic Movies.
The TCM hub expansion kicked off this month by highlighting legendary Mickey Rooney films such as Oscar®-winning hit “National Velvet” (1944) and “Words and Music” (1948). In addition, Humphrey Bogart’s 125th birthday is bringing hits like “Key Largo” (1948), “Invisible Stripes” (1939) and “It All Came True” (1940) to streaming.
January’s TCM spotlight commemorates Cary Grant’s birthday with “My Favorite Wife” (1940) and “Destination Tokyo” (1943) and recognizes George Raft titles such as “Each Dawn I Die” (1939) and “Red Light” (1949).
In February, the 31 Days of Oscars collection will center around Oscar®-winning titles including “The Harvey Girls” (1946), “Jezebel” (1938), “Mildred Pierce” (1945), “Neptune's Daughter” (1949), alongside Elizabeth Taylor’s birthday curation including “The Last Time I Saw Paris” (1954) and others from the renowned actress.
The list continues with noteworthy films like “Kid Galahad” (1937), “The Two Mrs. Carrolls” (1947), “The Return of Doctor X” (1939), along with “They Drive by Night” (1940) which will be celebrating its 85th anniversary. Additional stunts for the remainder of 2025 will be announced in the coming months.
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