MSN - After a nearly decadelong run with HBO, the group that produces "Sesame Street" is seeking a new television partner to continue production and distribution of the beloved program. One of the world's most recognizable children's shows will launch its 55th season next month — the final season under its expiring HBO deal. HBO's parent company, Warner Bros. Discovery, no longer will help finance production of new original "Sesame Street" episodes. This fall, the company structured a new licensing agreement with Sesame Workshop that enables the company to continue to play older "Sesame Street" episodes on HBO and its streaming service, Max, through 2027.
“It has been a wonderful, creative experience working with everyone at Sesame Street on the iconic children’s series and we are thrilled to be able to keep some of the library series on Max in the U.S.," Warner Bros. Discovery said in a statement. However, the Muppet characters no longer hit a sweet spot for the cost-conscious David Zaslav-run media company.
"Based on consumer usage and feedback, we’ve had to prioritize our focus on stories for adults and families," Warner Bros. Discovery said in its statement. "New episodes from Sesame Street, at this time, are not as core to our strategy.”
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