Max keeps doubling down on the irony of its name by minimizing what’s actually available to watch on the platform. Its owner, Warner Bros., has never been shy about cutting its losses, whether by refusing to release movies after they’re finished or removing old shows from streaming. Now, one of Warner Bros.’ most iconic series is on the chopping block, proving that not even brand mascots are safe from their own masters.
According to Deadline, Warner Bros. Discovery has removed Looney Tunes, the original Warner Bros. cartoon short series that ran from 1930 to 1969, from Max. While more recent Looney Tunes spinoffs remain, the original cultural touchpoint — the shorts that made Bugs Bunny a pop culture icon — are now completely unavailable to stream. Purchasing them digitally isn’t an option either, although you can shell out for Blu-rays.
