Streaming Service Max Under Fire for Eliminating Specific Credits for Writers and Directors
- HBO Max's transition to Max resulted in the removal of specific credits for writers, directors and other creatives in favor of a vague "Creators" label.
- The decision sparked immediate backlash from entertainment industry guilds and professionals.
- Max has apologized and vowed to correct the issue, blaming it on a "technical oversight" in the transition from HBO Max to Max.
- The move comes amid ongoing labor negotiations between the WGA, which has been on strike for 22 days, and the AMPTP.
- Critics argue the change diminishes the importance of writers and other creatives and sets a troubling precedent.
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