”Can I just say, I’ve missed all of us hanging out together."
"Yeah."
”Me too."
‘Big Bang Theory’ is headed to HBO Max — for a pretty hefty price.
The streaming platform secured what was easily a record-setting, five-year deal for the 
exclusive, domestic streaming rights to the CBS sitcom. Although a formal date has yet 
to be announced, all 12 seasons of the comedy starring Jim Parsons, Johnny Galecki 
and Kaley Cuoco will be available when HBO Max launches in spring 2020. 
Part of the deal with Warner Bros. Television, the comedy has also extended its 
syndication deal with TBS and will air on the cable network through 2028. Sources have 
estimated that through securing both the streamer and cable network extension, this deal 
was worth billions of dollars. By comparison, HBO Max paid $425 million over five years 
to move classic sitcom favorite Friends from Netflix and onto its own platform. Robert 
Greenblatt, chairman, WarnerMedia Entertainment and direct-to-consumer spoke out 
about acquiring ‘The Big Bang Theory' saying, 
‘The Big Bang Theory’ wrapped its run in May as television’s longest-running 
multicamera comedy series ever and signed off as broadcast’s No. 1 scripted half-hour 
in the 18-49 demographic. The series went on to 55 Emmy nominations and took home 
10 wins during its impressive run. With ‘Big Bang’ and ‘Friends,’ HBO Max has two of the 
most-watched and beloved comedies from the past two decades. The subscription 
platform will also feature other titles from HBO’s rolodex, including ‘Game of Thrones,’ 
‘The Sopranos,’ 
‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,’ 
‘Pretty Little Liars’ and even new show offerings of their own. 
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and until next time for The Hollywood Reporter News I’m Neha Joy.
