EXCLUSIVE: HBO Max has opted not to renew 1980s coming-of-age comedy series ‘Gordita Chronicles’ for a second season
“Live-action, kids and family programming will not be part of our programming focus in the immediate future, and as a result, we’ve had to make the very difficult decision to endat HBO Max,” a spokesperson for the streamer said in a statement to Deadline. “The series earned critical acclaim and a loyal following, and we are proud to have worked with creator Claudia Forestieri and our two powerhouse executive producers, Eva Longoria and Zoe Saldaña, to bring Cucu’s journey to the screen.
This is one of many programming changes made by Warner Media outlets following the company’s acquisition by Discovery, which was completed in April. It has included a pullback in original scripted series for the TNets. The future of O’Connell’s non-fiction portfolio also is under question post-acquisition as Warner Bros. Discovery plans to ultimately merge HBO Max with Discovery’s non-fiction streamer Discovery+.
As HBO Max’s statement indicates, the pause in live-action kids and family programming is “for the immediate future.” Long-term, the streamer likely will find its way back into the arena, at least for specific projects. Warner Bros. Discovery owns one of the biggest global kids/family IPs in Harry Potter, and, while there is nothing imminent, the company brass have indicated their desire to eventually launch a Harry Potter series on HBO Max.
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