Film Review: ‘Won’t You Be My Neighbor’!
In the dumpster fire that is our world these days, Won’t You Be My Neighbor is film you didn’t know you needed. It’s soothing, it’s sweet, and it’s a sentimental look back at what may be the best children’s TV show ever made. The documentary, brought to us by Morgan Neville, centers on Fred Rogers himself and mission he had to bring his message that love conquers all to viewers everywhere.
read comments (0)‘Flight of the Conchords’ are coming back to HBO!
In the daytime of the night, Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement, who make up the duo that is the hilarious ‘Flight of the Conchords‘ are coming back to HBO for a one-hour special of music and comedy later this year. The comedic pair will perform new and old songs on their upcoming comedy tour, which will be filmed in front of a sold out audience in the UK. This is just excellent news and I hope the two will have future specials and even a new show after the success of this upcoming one. I wonder if there will be a new Bowie song or a sequel to ‘Business Time’. I hope so.
‘Here and Now’ is coming to HBO in February from ‘Six Feet Under’ and ‘True Blood’ Creator!
Alan Ball has a new show coming out on HBO, meaning we should all pay attention to this. The new show is called ‘Here and Now‘ and stars Holly Hunter and Tim Robbins. If you don’t remember who Alan Ball is, he wrote a great film called ‘American Beauty‘, which won a ton of awards. He then went on to create ‘Six Feet Under‘ and ‘True Blood‘ for HBO. We’ve all been waiting patiently since then for him to come back to work on a new HBO series.
HBO orders 10th season of ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’!
It was several years between season 9 and season 9 of ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm‘, which the 9th season just ended on HBO to rave reviews and huge laughs. It was one of my favorite seasons for sure where Larry David had a Fatwa placed on him. The President of HBO programming Casey Bloys announced today that a 10th season will be happening and production will start next spring. Yes, that means we will have to wait a year at the most for a new season and not several years like in the past.
HBO Announces Documentary Lineup For The Second Half of 2017!!!
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HBO has confirmed a diverse array of timely and thought-provoking documentaries for the second half of 2017, including: Susan Lacy’s ‘Spielberg‘, an intimate portrait of the iconic film director; Alex Gibney and Blair Foster’s Rolling Stone Documentary that is currently untitled; and Sonja Sohn’s ‘Baltimore Rising‘, a compelling behind-the-scenes look at a city divided in the wake of the 2015 arrest of Freddie Gray and his subsequent death in police custody.
HBO Announces 5-Part Miniseries Covering ‘Chernobyl’!!!
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The HBO/Sky Television co-production, under the banners of Sister Pictures and The Mighty Mint, of a five-part miniseries ‘Chernobyl‘ will begin filming next year in Lithuania. It will star Jared Harris and he has been cast as Valery Legasov, the Soviet scientist ordered by the Kremlin to investigate the accident. The project will be directed by Johan Renck (‘Breaking Bad‘) and written by Craig Mazin (‘The Huntsman: Winter’s War‘).
‘Diana, Our Mother: Her Life and Legacy’ Debuts on HBO!!!
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‘Diana, Our Mother: Her Life and Legacy‘ will debut on HBO July 24. “She was our mum. She still is our mum. And of course, as a son I would say this, she was the best mum in the world…She smothered us with love, that’s for sure.”
– His Royal Highness Prince Harry
HBO’s Game of Thrones is Coming to a City Near You!
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Winter is coming in a big way in the next year. HBO has set up a giant exhibition of their flagship show Game of Thrones, which is a brand new interactive exhibition where fans of the show can enter the Seven Kingdoms and get an up close and personal look at the props, costumes, and sets from the show. This new fun exhibition will be highly interactive and span 10,000 square feet of space. This will be a worldwide tour that will kick off in Europe later this year. All the dates and cities will be announced very soon. Below are some of the activities and sets you’ll be able to see and interact with.
HBO’s Westworld Season One Coming to 4K UHD and Blu-ray!
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I’m so excited for this. Warner Bros. has partnered with HBO and is releasing the first ever 4K UHD with HDR and Dolby Atmos when it comes to television box sets. I’m of course talking about the highly acclaimed and beloved West World Season One. Yes, this marks the first time a television series will be released on the format and what better way than with this epic series from HBO. Expect it on November 7th of this year with all 10 episodes in glorious HDR 4K and Dolby Atmos sound. There will also be a ton of bonus features too, which are listed out below. I can’t wait, because this might be the BEST TV release of the year. Now we need to get Game of Thrones in 4K.
Here’s all you need to know about HBO’s new Anthology series Room 104!
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HBO and the Duplass Brothers have come together to make an anthology series titled Room 104, which will have a brand new story each week, where the tone, theme, characters, and time period changing that all takes place in a room at a motel. Below is more information, but I can say that the trailer for this show looks quite good. I mean, it’s HBO, so what would be bad about it, right?
Master of the Drunken Fists are coming to Blu-ray in August from HBO!
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Considered to be the best fighters in southern China during the 19th century Qing dynasty, each of the “Ten Tigers of Canton” was a master of a unique martial arts style, from the “Hap Family Fist” to the “Bone Melting Palm.” Their stories have been embellished by folk legends and passed down from generation to generation, and now two of their stories will be brought to American audiences when HBO releases Master of the Drunken Fist: Beggar So and Master of the Shadowless Kick: Wong Kei-Ying on Blu-ray™ and DVD August 8th.
Catch a Dragon with the Trailer for HBO’s ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 7 Trailer!
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HBO has just released a teaser trailer for ‘Game of Thrones‘ Season 7, which will debut on July 16th on HBO. I’m getting so amped up for this new season that I can hardly stand it. I might have to take out some white walkers to bide the time.
‘The Wizard of Lies’ is Coming to HBO!
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Robert De Niro and Michelle Pfeiffer will star as Bernie and Ruth Madoff in the upcoming film made for HBO ‘The Wizard of Lies‘. The film will debut on HBO on Saturday May 20 at 8PM ET. The film is directed by Barry Levinson, which if you remember, has an impressive list of films under his belt. With films like ‘The Natural‘, ‘Bugsy‘, ‘Wag the Dog‘, ‘Rain Man‘, ‘Good Morning, Vietnam‘, and ‘Bandits‘ to just name a few, you can already see that this project is in good hands.
Everything You Need to Know about HBO’s ‘Big Little Lies’!
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‘BIG LITTLE LIES‘ WILL STAR REESE WITHERSPOON, NICOLE KIDMAN, SHAILENE WOODLEY, ALEXANDER SKARSGÅRD, LAURA DERN, ADAM SCOTT, ZOЁ KRAVITZ, JAMES TUPPER AND JEFFREY NORDLING, AND DEBUTS FEB. 19, EXCLUSIVELY ON HBO!
JEAN-MARC VALLÉE DIRECTS ALL SEVEN EPISODES OF LIMITED SERIES, WRITTEN FOR TELEVISION AND CREATED BY DAVID E. KELLEY, AND IS BASED ON THE BESTSELLING NOVEL BY LIANE MORIARTY.
HBO & Lebron James Come Together For Muhammad Ali Documentary!!!
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HBO is kicking off production on a multi-part documentary that will cover events in Muhammad Ali’s amazing life. The untitled doc comes from Lebron James and Maverick Carter’s SpringHill Entertainment. ‘Training Day‘ director Antoine Fuqua will be the man behind the camera and will also exec produce through his Fuqua Films banner.
‘Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds’ Debuts at HBO in January!!!
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If you’re mourning the loss of Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds, (and who isn’t?), HBO has a timely documentary, ‘Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds‘ bowing on the network Saturday, January 7. The project has gained critical acclaim at many film festivals, including the 2016 Cannes Film Festival, the Telluride Film Festival and the New York Film Festival.
HBO To Air ‘Risky Drinking’ Documentary With Case Studies!!!
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Most people surround themselves with family at this time of year, and a lot of times that can lead to a few drinks in celebration. But how much is festive and when does it turn problematic? These are the questions this documentary, ‘Risky Drinking’ will address and shed some light on what is a serious problem.
Multi-Media Men Ep. 64 – ‘King Kung Fu’, ‘HBO’s ‘Westworld’, Election Movies!
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The Multi-Media Men Podcast is back with another episode, marking a return of the show since earlier this year. Expect even more. This is Episode #64. It was a lot of fun to say the least as Wade Davis and myself discussed the hilarious film ‘King Kung Fu‘, HBO’s ‘Westworld‘ series so far, and some election movies to get you in the spirit of voting! Enjoy the show.
Multi-Media Men Ep. 64 - 'King Kung Fu', 'HBO's 'Westworld', Election Movies! [ 1:03:03 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadVince Gilligan Developing HBO Limited Series About Cult Leader Jim Jones!
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Good news, everyone! The creator of ‘Breaking Bad‘, Vince Gilligan has partnered up with HBO to write and executive produce a new series called ‘Raven‘, which will be about the leader of the People’s Temple Cult – Jim Jones. If you remember, Jim Jones, led all of his followers to a mass murder-suicide in Jonestown, Guyana.
The Duplass Brothers Land Anthology Comedy Series At HBO!!!!
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HBO has welcomed Jay and Mark Duplass into their fold with ‘Room 104‘, a comedy anthology series. The Duplasses were behind the short-lived 2 season run of ‘Togetherness‘ for the cabler. ‘Room 104‘ centers on the assorted characters that occupy your average, run-of-the-mill American hotel. We’re going to get to know room 104 intimately as that room is the focus of the project and the occupants that pass through that room each week.
Interested in HBO’s ‘Westworld’ Series? We’ve Got The Trailer!!!
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‘Westworld‘ is a new series for HBO based on the book by Michael Crichton and it’s been forever in the making, well at least it seems that way. The book debuted in 1973 and has been begging for a new screen treatment since Yul Brynner made the role of the Gunslinger, his own. Lisa Joy Nolan and Jonathan Nolan answered the call and an updated ‘Westworld‘ debuts in October of this year.
HBO and Larry David are Coming Back for ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ Season 9!
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Finally! Larry David has agreed and has come up with a good enough story to bring one of the funniest shows back to television for a 9th season. I’m of course talking about ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm‘. It has been five years since the last season of ‘Curb‘, and I’m just so happy that there will be new episodes. Last week, J.B Smoove, who plays Leon on the show said that Larry was thinking of some ideas and that he wanted to do another season.
Two Dramas Vie For HBO’s Sunday Night Lineup!!!
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HBO is looking to switch up their Sunday nights from the iron grip ‘Game of Thrones‘ currently holds on the network. The powers that be have realized that heavy, serial drama is what their customers love so they’re checking out a few new sources to come in to play as the world of Westeros could be wrapping up. Among the projects in contention for the coveted Sunday night slots are ‘Succession‘ and ‘Mogadishu, Minnesota‘.
Film Review: ‘Neighbors 2’!
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It’s rare when a comedy sequel works on all levels. With sequels, you’d hope the original cast comes back and there is a good balance of returning and new jokes and plot devices to make it stand on its own without doing the same recycled material as the original. With the case of ‘Neighbors‘, you had a pretty great cast with Seth Rogen, Rose Byrne, Zac Efron, Dave Franco, and Christopher Mintz-Plasse, in an ‘R’ rated comedy about a couple with a newborn baby, trying to raise a family next to a frat house. It was a solid premise with a lot of funny moments. The small budget film of only $18 million went on to make over $270 million at the box office.
Stephen Root’s Next Project Takes Him To HBO For ‘Barry’!!!
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Stephen Root can be solidly qualified as one of “those guys”. You’ve seen him in just about everything, but oh-my-gosh-what-is-his-name?! He’s an amazing character and as such, has been in too many projects to list and his voice has featured in even more. He was the voice behind one of the core characters from the long-running ‘King of the Hill‘ animated series for example. Now he can add one more credit to his resume with a role in ‘Barry‘.
‘Game of Thrones’ Aftershow ‘After the Thrones’ Set Up For HBO!!!
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HBO is setting up a ‘Game of Thrones‘ aftershow ala AMC’s ‘Talking Dead‘ which airs right after the current episode of their hit series ‘The Walking Dead‘. One of the reasons Talking Dead is so successful, outside of everyone wanting to know what the hell is coming next and why what just happened, happened is that they have Chris Hardwick anchoring the show. A great deal of the success for ‘After the Thrones‘ is going to rest on the host’s shoulders and HBO has chosen Andy Greenwald and Chris Ryan as their go-to guys.
Check Out The Final Trailer For Season 6 of HBO’s ‘Game of Thrones’!!!
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HBO is upping their game for the season 6 release of ‘Game of Thrones‘, not that they’ve needed to. With the ending of season 6 came the presumption of Jon Snow’s death and the entire downtime since that final episode has seen conspiracy theories crop up that are more far-fetched than the last. This is what any good series wants between their seasons. It’s no surprise that GOT has picked at that not-so-healing scab that is Snow’s demise with posters, trailers and now – a new red band trailer that lets us see a bit more in all its unedited glory.
HBO Renews ‘Vinyl’ For A Second Season!!!
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HBO’s practice of prepping a second season before the first premiered is a tried and true practice for many of the hit drama series of the network, and it’s being put into use for ‘Vinyl‘, now. Vinyl just debuted on February 14 to enough excitement that a second season is a simple decision.
Check out the trailer for ‘Neighbors 2:Sorority Rising’!!!
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2 years ago, ‘Neighbors‘ was the king of summer frat movies, and on May 20th the sequel will give us some insight into another part of Greek life, the sorority. The usual suspects are back in play including Seth Rogen, Rose Byrne, Zac Efron and, Evan Goldberg there are some new faces to the class with Chloë Grace Moretz and Selena Gomez leading the ladies.
Bill Hader Heads Pilot ‘Barry’ For HBO!!!
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You may have just seen Bill Hader in ‘Trainwreck‘, like I did, but this ‘Saturday Night Live‘ alum is ready for television, again. This time the stage is a little bit bigger and from HBO. ‘Barry‘ is a half-hour comedy that is starring, co-written and directed by Hader.
Jon Stewart Makes Content Deal With HBO!!!
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Jon Stewart may have stepped away from the ‘Daily Show‘ but he’s not ready to be a full-time retiree, yet. He announced last week that he was devoting quite a bit of his time to opening an animal rescue farm in New Jersey. Saving countless animals is clearly just not going to cut it for Stewart, as he’s now entered a new deal with HBO.
‘Sesame Street’ Is Coming To HBO In 5-Year Deal!!!
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♪♫ Can you tell me how to get, how to get to Sesame Street? ♪♫ The directions to that particular ear-worm’s location is going to take a slight detour from here on out. You can still tune in to PBS for your fix of Big Bird, Cookie Monster and Oscar the Grouch along with a side of the alphabet song, if you’re feeling rusty, but that hit will be available on another unlikely network, as well, HBO.
HBO’s ‘Westworld’ Releases Teaser!!!
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Michael Crichton’s ‘Westworld‘ is being readied at HBO, we’ve been excited about this project since we found out it was coming last year, you can read that article here. Then we got even more thrilled once we learned who was cast in this new series, check out that rundown here.
Papal Miniseries From HBO Starring Diane Keaton and Jude Law!!!
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HBO and Sky with Canal + have come together to produce an eight-part series centering on a fictional American pope, Pius XIII. Signed to the project already are Jude Law and Diane Keaton, along with Silvio Orlando, Allison Case and Joan Pascu.
HBO’s Programming May Soon Feature The Birth Of The Porn Industry!!!
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Writer/Producer David Simon is preparing to take HBO on an interesting ride, that is if they move forward with what’s been titled ‘The Deuce‘. It’s promising to be a storyline that is unlike any rabbit hole the cabler has traveled down before.
HBO’s Untitled Rock’n’Roll Project Signs Parisse and Marino!!!
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I would say I’m a loyal fan. Take Ewan McGregor for example – I’ve seen every film I can find, heard him narrate a piece on polar bears for PBS and watched his motorcycle treks, I even have the book! This loyalty is not spent on McGregor, alone, but a handful of actors/actresses and directors make up my little circle. One of those directors is Martin Scorsese. If he made it, chances are I’m going to love it. So I’m looking forward to HBO’s untitled Rock’n Roll drama series and it’s that series that is making the news with a couple of new actor-commitments.
Whitney Cummings and HBO Team Up For Comedy Series!!!
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Among the female comedians in Hollywood, one name is attached to a comedy tour, a new stand-up special for HBO and writing, creating and starring in a new half-hour comedy series for the same cable giant – Whitney Cummings.
Check Out The Trailer For HBO’s ‘Ballers’ Featuring The Rock!!!
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Dwayne Johnson is starring in a new comedy series that surrounds football, the players, the handlers, their families, all of it. HBO found a home for ‘Ballers‘ right after the season two premiere of another highly successful drama ‘True Detective‘ when it debuts on June 21.
Snoop Dogg Bringing Family Drama to HBO!!!
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Rapper-actor Snoop Dogg has his hands in a lot of different creative pots right now, he’s just finished up an appearance in ‘Spoken Mirrors‘, a project in post-production currently. He last exec produced a documentary titled ‘Take Me To The River‘, not to mention the reality based work he has going where he’s got 4 titles going right now including ‘Snoop & Son: A Dad’s Dream‘. The D-O-double G is staying busy with one more project to add to his growing list of accomplishments, is a drama series for HBO.
Will Ferrell Set To Star in New HBO Special!!
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Will Ferrell will be heading to five different spring training ball parks tomorrow in Arizona to make an HBO special. He has partnered up with the MLB and Funny or Die, and of course HBO to honor Bert Campaneris (former baseball player), by playing every position on and off the field for several different teams all in one day. Ferrell is also raising awareness for the fight against cancer with this special.
HBO’s ‘The Wire’: The Complete Series on Blu-ray Announced and Detailed!
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One of the best television shows to ever air is finally getting the Blu-ray treatment. I’m of course talking about HBO’s ‘The Wire‘. Last year, HBO GO announced that ‘The Wire‘ would be remastered in HD, and at the start of 2015, HBO GO put up the new, fresh transfer up for viewing for HBO subscribers. I can safely say that this is the best the series has ever looked. There is a new aspect ratio and everything looks crystal clear and cleaned up.
HBO’s ‘Boardwalk Empire’: The Complete Series Announced and Detailed for Blu-ray!
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HBO has made a name on it’s original and edgey content for itself over the years, there are spectacular examples to support that argument with ‘The Sopranos‘, ‘True Blood, the original ground-breaker ‘Sex and the City‘ and recently with ‘Boardwalk Empire‘.
Walton Goggins Cast in Danny McBride’s New Comedy For HBO!!!
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With a face that lends itself to immediate recognition, HBO has tapped Walton Goggins to be one of the co-leads in their latest Danny McBride vehicles, ‘Vice Principals‘.
Check Out The Release Date For ‘Neighbors 2’ And Learn What My Favorite Zac Effron Movie Is!!!
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In what I personally declared one of the absolute worst movies of 2014, ‘Neighbors‘ stars Seth Rogen and Zac Efron turned in some fairly uninspired performances. I generally like the two actors, especially Zac Efron in ‘The Paperboy‘, so I want to say it was the abysmal story line that limited their range. It wasn’t a huge laugher in my book, but still went on to become the highest grossing comedy of the 2014 year. I can only hope it’s because everyone wanted to laugh, maybe they did – maybe they didn’t, but that’s not a good enough reason to stop Universal Pictures from announcing a sequel.
Sarah Jessica Parker’s HBO Comedy Cast Comes Together!!!
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After having been absent from film and TV lately, Sarah Jessica Parker is planning her comeback and her old stomping grounds of HBO is going to set the stage for her to do so. SJP is executive producing and starring in the comedy ‘Divorce‘.
Rosie O’Donnell Brings New Heartfelt Stand-Up To HBO on Valentine’s Day!!!
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HBO’s love affair with Rosie O’Donnell continues. ‘Rosie O’Donnell: A Heartfelt Stand Up‘ a unique hybrid of comedy, confession and life-saving information debuts Feb. 14 only on HBO.
David Ball, Elton John and David Furnish Bring ‘Virtuoso’ To HBO!!!
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If there’s one thing HBO has learned in their relationship with Alan Ball the writer/producer who developed ‘True Blood‘, it’s to bank on him. They’re following through with that sage advice by joining forces with him once again, this time for an hour-long period drama pilot, ‘Virtuoso‘.
Mike Myers Inks Deal With HBO!!!
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Mike Myers has just signed a two-year overall deal with HBO. This means Myers is exclusive to HBO in television. Myers has created some incredibly iconic characters in the comedy world, Wayne Campbell, Austin Powers and Shrek.
Matt Bomer To Play Montgomery Clift in HBO Biopic!!!!
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Heart-throb Matt Bomer has just signed onto a new project for HBO where he will play another gorgeous actor in the biopic ‘Monty Clift‘.
‘Girls’ Already Renewed For a Fifth Season at HBO!!
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HBO must be in love with their hit series ‘Girls‘ and its ratings, because they just renewed it for a 5th season before the upcoming 4th season has even started. HBO’s president of programming Michael Lombardo made the announcement tonight at the premiere of the 4th season.
Check Out HBO’s Yearender And See What 2015 Will Bring!!!
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HBO knows how to keep customers satisfied, this was one of the first networks that chose not to rely solely on premium movies to entertain the masses by bringing unique series to the party. The cable channel puts together a clip with highlights from 2014 while adding small teasers for what is to come in 2015.
Scorsese and HBO Re-Team For Montezuma-Cortes Series!!!
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Back in January there was talk of Steven Spielberg and Javier Bardem heading toward a script written by Steve Zaillian. Zaillian expertly took ‘Schindler’s List‘ from a novel and created a sweeping, gut-wrenching film that was lauded by critics and peers alike. The script in question was to showcase the murderous history of Cortes and Montezuma. Neither Bardem nor Spielberg were officially attached to the project and if it is still in progress, it’s doing so quietly.
‘HBO’ Launching Netflix-Style Streaming Service Next Year!!!
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Occasionally things go so right in my world that it feels as if the collective gods have smiled down on me. HBO is going to offer its own stand-alone streaming service beginning next year! This bit of info…and the pint of Ben & Jerry’s awaiting me after dinner feels like a warm hug at the end of a craptastic day. I have been hoping and praying for a service like this from the premium channel. I’m among the number of people that are living with the cord cut from cable and satellite conglomerates. I don’t have any real problem with the situation, sometimes I miss the live showing of ‘The Walking Dead‘, but in a few hours I’m watching it anyway, I can deal with that. The real problem comes when I want to watch a favorite series without digging through my cabinet of DVD’s or *oh mon Dieu* I don’t have the series, yet. This has been the exact scenario that led me to the pitiful prayer for an HBO streaming service.
HBO’s ‘True Detective 2’ Will Star Colin Farrell and Vince Vaughn!!
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HBO has just announced some casting for the much anticipated second season of ‘True Detective‘. The new season will be eight episodes long and will shoot in Calfornia. Nic Pizzolatto will return as show runner and writer with Justin Lin (Fast and Furious) directing at least the first two episodes. So far, we know that there will be three police detectives and one big bad criminal who will navigate a web of conspiracy in the aftermath of a grisly murder, according to HBO.
Scorsese and HBO Team Up For ‘Shutter Island’ Series!!!
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If you look at the film ‘Shutter Island‘, you can see a prescription that provides instant success. The components are an amazing director in the form of Martin Scorsese, amazing acting via Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo, Michelle Williams and Max von Sydow. If you add a great story to base the whole premise on, like Dennis Lehane’s source novel, you can create the perfect storm. This is what happened in 2010 when audiences took in the film as it hit theaters.
HBO’s ‘Westworld’ Casts Pilot!!!
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Remember a while back when we told you that ‘Westworld‘ was picked up by HBO? You can read that story here if you missed it. Anyhow, the HBO drama is working on its pilot and has given us the rest of the cast info. We already know that Oscar winner Welsh-born Sir Anthony Hopkins is already attached to the project with Evan Rachel Wood that has been based off the 1973 sci-fi film written and directed by scribe Michael Crichton.
HBO Eyes Stars For ‘True Detective’ Season 2!!!
Bryan Cranston’s Broadway Turn as LBJ Being Sent to HBO Films!!!
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When you take a multi-faceted actor like Bryan Cranston, his many hats show throughout his career. You’ve got the spineless, browbeaten dad, Hal from ‘Malcolm in the Middle‘, the absolutely brilliant, frightening, genius that is Walter White from ‘Breaking Bad‘. Then you turn-around and he’s in the ‘Rock of Ages‘ musical whaling out Pat Benatar’s ‘Hit Me With Your Best Shot‘. He does some fantastic voice-over work for animated productions. Remember the 6-episode of the animated version to ‘Clerks‘? Chances are if you’ve seen that, you’ve heard Cranston’s voice ( you also understand Jay’s saying “we steal monkeys all the time!” in a later film), but I digress. PLUS!!! Don’t forget that he’s a bad boy with the roller skates! Remember that episode in Malcolm where he had a big skate scene? That was really him doing it! He’s a renaissance man. The real deal. So it shouldn’t be such a surprise that after Cranston wrapped with ‘Breaking Bad’ that he went straight to Broadway.
Boomstick Giveaway: HBO’s ‘True Detective’!!
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We are giving away two box sets of ‘True Detective‘ Season One, courtesy of the good folks over at HBO. These sets are amazing with gorgeous video presentations and excellent audio tracks. The extras are a lot of fun too. Just CLICK HERE to read the review. How do you win? Well it’s simple.
Darren Aronofsky Sets Up At HBO With New Series ‘MaddAddam’!
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HBO has a new series in development called ‘MaddAddam‘, and they have scored director Darren Aronofsky to serve as the show’s producer and director. ‘MaddAddam‘ is based off of Margaret Atwood’s book trilogy that spanned ten years. In 2003 there was ‘Oryx and Crake‘, then in 2009 there was ‘Year of the Flood‘, and in 2013 there was ‘MaddAddam‘.
Danny McBride Set To Star in HBO’s New Series, ‘Vice Principals’!!
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Danny McBride, who is most known for his role as Kenny Powers in HBO ‘s ‘Eastbound and Down‘, has just signed onto a new series for the pay network for a comedy series called ‘Vice Principals‘. Knowing McBride’s past comedic work and judging by the title of this alone, this has comedy gold written all over it.
Film Review: ‘Neighbors’!!
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Let me start off this review by saying comedy movies have gone straight downhill in the past 10 years. I don’t know what demographic survey told movie studios that we wanted our comedies with a side of moral lesson, but this girl, for one, HATES my comedies anywhere near a moral lesson (I’m looking at you ‘Bridesmaids‘). I truly miss the golden era of Adam Sandler films and comedy recordings. Sometimes settling into a good dick and fart joke film is just what you need. Don’t think about the humor, it’s just funny!
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck Are Brining Back ‘Project Greenlight’ To HBO!!
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It looks like Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are brining back ‘Project Greenlight‘ to HBO. If you don’t remember, ‘Project Greenlight‘ was a reality show where Ben Affleck and Matt Damon searched for new filmmakers and writers, ultimately giving the winner a chance to make their own film and distribute it. The show followed the entire filmmaking process. I believe there were only three seasons of this show with the first two seasons revolving around two indie drama films. One of them starred Shia Lebouf and Amy Smart. The third season was the best as they went with a fun balls-to-the-wall horror film with tons of gore. That movie was called ‘Feast‘ and spawned several sequels. It was directed by John Gulager, the son of Clu Gulager. Official press release below.
Jay Roach Teams With Al Gore’s Daughter and HBO for ‘Women in Space!!!
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If you’re looking for a successful name in the industry, look no further than Jay Roach. He began his directing career in 1990 and has been a top name for comedy since then. He is the man responsible for the three ‘Austin Powers‘ films, ‘Meet the Parents‘ and my favorite, ‘Meet the Fockers‘. In 2008 Roach began a working relationship with HBO with the movie ‘Recount‘, the film got into the details of the aftermath of the 2000 U.S. presidential election between Al Gore and George W. Bush, which led to Roach winning two Emmy’s and resulted in another Emmy-winning HBO movie, ‘Game Change‘. Roach may have moved away from the election debacle, but a new partner of his is still rather close to it.
Martin Luther King Mini-Series Coming to HBO!!!
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When you hear ‘Civil Rights Movement’ most people associate that with Martin Luther King Jr., the figurehead that fueled the volt-face in the 1960’s. The American pastor and African-American Civil Rights leader is at the center of several different projects at the moment. It seems that putting King’s struggle into a workable form has been eluding filmmakers for years.
‘Gone Girl’ Writer to Pen ‘Utopia’ for HBO!!
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David Fincher’s name is synonymous with a successful film franchise, and for using Brad Pitt in his work. Films like ‘Fight Club‘, ‘Se7en‘, and ‘The Curious Case of Benjamin Button‘ have all been huge box office hits and when we hear Fincher’s name, we expect more of the same. After a successful TV debut with Netflix’s ‘House of Cards‘, he is ready to take on another series, like ‘House of Cards’ it is a British remake, and will be aired on HBO. The drama series project is based on the Channel 4 series, ‘Utopia‘, created by Dennis Kelly and produced by Kudos. ‘Utopia‘ enjoys a successful following on Channel 4 and in January of 2013 was picked up for a second season to air later this year.
John Oliver Is Taking Over HBO!!
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Official Press Release: HBO has confirmed the title and launch date for John Oliver’s topical half-hour comedy series. Presenting a satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events, LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER will debut SUNDAY, APRIL 27 (11:00-11:30 p.m. ET/PT), with other weekly editions debuting subsequent Sundays at the same time on HBO.
‘The Brink’ Is Coming To HBO With Jack Black and Tim Robbins!!
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HBO, in a quick move, has given a series order to ‘The Brink‘. The comedy stars Jack Black (‘Tropic Thunder‘, ‘School of Rock‘) and Tim Robbins (‘The Shawshank Redemption‘ and ‘Mystic River‘), directed by Jay Roach (‘Meet The Parents‘, ‘Austin Powers‘) and executive produced by Jerry Weintraub (‘The Karate Kid’ franchise, ‘Oceans Eleven’ and the newly announced ‘Tarzan’). Now that we have the proven star power behind this project, we need talented writers to bring it to fruition. Roberto Benabib and his brother Kim Benabib are penning the script. Roberto Benabib has shown a master handle on writing a dark comedy with his successful stint at writing for the show ‘Weeds‘ and ‘Ally McBeal‘.
HBO Will Adapt ‘A Teacher’ With The Duplass Bros.!!
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HBO has picked up the rights to Hannah Fidell’s feature film ‘A Teacher‘, which was a big hit at Sundance last year. The film will be adapted into a series with Jay Duplass, Mark Duplass, and Michael Costigan exec-producing. Fidell is set to direct the pilot at least with Daniel Broklehurst serving as producer. Broklehurst was the showrunner of the UK version of ‘Shameless‘.
HBO’S ‘The Newsroom’s’ 3rd Season Will Be Its Last!!
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The Emmy®-winning HBO drama series THE NEWSROOM will begin production on its third and final season this spring, with debut slated for fall, it was announced today by Michael Lombardo, president, HBO Programming. “THE NEWSROOM is classic Aaron Sorkin – smart, riveting and thought-provoking,” said Lombardo. “I’m sure this farewell season will be one to remember.” This show has had a good run with some amazing characters and writing. I’ll be sad to see it go.
HBO to Remake French Porn Comedy with ‘Sex and the City’ Writer
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HBO has been pushing the envelope with series television like Sex and the City, Oz, True Blood and The Sopranos. Former Sex and the City writer, Jenny Bicks is adapting the French porn comedy “Hard” for the premier cabler. Stephen McPherson pitched the adaptation to Bicks and she agreed to the partnership instantly, being familiar with McPherson due to their working together at ABC when she helmed the dramedy “Men in Trees” starring Anne Heche. Bicks and McPherson are joined by Vin Di Bona, that’s right, the name we all see as executive producer of “America’s Funniest Home Videos“, are executive producing the comedy. Bicks is coming off her association with Showtime running “The Big C“. Currently, she is writing a pilot for NBC and executive producing a comedy pilot, “Works With Jerks” for ABC.
Diablo Cody & Oprah Winfrey Team Up for HBO Comedy!!
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HBO, along with Diablo Cody and Oprah Winfrey, under the Harpo Films title are coming together to explore an untitled comedy based on Dr. Julie Holland’s upcoming book, Moody Bitches: The Truth About the Drugs You’re Taking, the Sex You’re Not Having, The Sleep You’re Missing and What’s Really making You Crazy. That is a freaking mouthful for the title of one book. The book will delve into the pros and cons of taking medications and brings the side effects, normally in small print, up to the well-lit surface. Read the rest of this entry »
Bill Murray Joins HBO Miniseries ‘Olive Kitteridge’!!
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Bill Murray doesn’t do a whole lot of television anymore, but he has made an exception for HBO’s new miniseries ‘Olive Kitteridge‘, which is based on the award winning novel by Elizabeth Strout. The project will be directed by Lisa Cholodenko (‘The Kids Are All Right‘) and tells the story of a quaint town in New England where crime and steamy affairs happen between everyone. All is chronicled through the eyes of Olive, who will be played by Frances McDormand.
Robert De Niro Will Replace James Gandolfini in HBO’s ‘Criminal Justice’!!!
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James Gandolfini left an emptiness in his wake, especially for those of us that loved him on HBO. His legacy lives on with HBO, as befits Gandolfini’s biggest and arguably best starring role in, the numerous award winning, ‘The Sopranos‘. Gandolfini played a role in the ‘Criminal Justice‘ pilot, that will be filled by none other than, Oscar winner, Robert De Niro. The actor who is no stranger to playing mafia characters has stepped into the vacated too soon size 12’s James Gandolfini left behind after his untimely death in June of this year. Robert DeNiro is a legend in his own right playing such famous parts in ‘Taxi Driver‘, ‘Godfather II‘, ‘Raging Bull‘, and ‘The Untouchables‘ to just name a few.
‘The Leftovers’ Is Headed to HBO!!!
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It’s official. HBO has given Damon Lindelof a 10-episode season of his new project, ‘The Leftovers‘. We have written about this project a couple of times, which you can view HERE and HERE. Peter Berg is directing the pilot episode with Lindelof writing along with Tom Perotta, who wrote the book. And note that this is Lindelof’s first project since ‘LOST‘.
Check Out The Trailer for HBO’s New Series ‘True Detective’!!!
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After you watched ‘Breaking Bad‘ last night and recovered, then before you watched the season opener of HBO’s ‘Boardwalk Empire’, you might have caught the HBO trailer for their new series, ‘True Detective‘, which stars Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson. Now that’s an impressive and fun duo right there.
Check Out The Hilarious Red Band Trailer for ‘Neighbors’, Starring Seth Rogen!!!
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Universal has just unveiled their new red-band trailer for ‘Neighbors‘, which was formally called ‘Townies‘. This comedy stars Seth Rogen, Rose Byrne, Zac Efron, Dave Franco, and Christopher Mintz Plasse. The film is set to be released on May 9th of next year and looks hilarious. Nick Stoller directed the film.
Liv Tyler Set To Co-Star In Damon Lindelof’s HBO Pilot ‘The Leftovers’!!!
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Liv Tyler from ‘Lord of the Rings‘ and ‘Empire Records‘ is teaming up with Justin Theroux (‘Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle‘ and ‘Six Feet Under‘) in Damon Lindelof’s HBO drama pilot, ‘The Leftovers‘, which is directed by Peter Berg. Lindelof and Tom Perrotta co-wrote this pilot, which is based off Perrotta’s book,which is about people who did not make it to the next level after the Rapture happens.
Check Out The Trailer for Stephen Merchant’s New HBO series ‘Hello Ladies’!!
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It’s just about here, folks. Stephen Merchant’s upcoming comedy series for HBO now has its first trailer, and it looks hilarious. As we’ve previously reported, Merchant plays an awkward Englishman looking for love in Los Angeles. The show will debut on September 29 and this little trailer shows Merchant and Nate Torrence trying to talk to ladies in a club in the city. The results are satisfying.
Peter Berg To Direct Damon Lindelof’s HBO Pilot ‘The Leftovers’!!!
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Peter Berg is officially directing Damon Lindelof’s HBO drama pilot “The Leftovers”, which is based off Tom Perrotta’s 2011 book. Not only that, but Berg and producing partner Sarah Aubrey will be executive producers in the pilot with Lindelof, Perrotta, Ron Yerxa and Albert Berger. It will follow the people who did not make it through the rapture in a world that is forever changed.
Steve Carell & James Gandolfini To Star In HBO Movie About Feuding Paleontologists!!
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Steve Carell and James Gandolfini can’t seem to get enough of each other. Right of their project ‘The Incredible Burt Wonderstone‘, the two have paired up again for a new comedy. This time it will be on the small screen rather than the big screen. Both Carell and Gandolfini will produce and star in ‘Bone Wars‘ for HBO, which is currently in development.
HBO Renews ‘Game of Thrones’ for a Fourth Season!!!
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HBO has renewed GAME OF THRONES for a fourth season, it was announced today by Michael Lombardo, president, HBO Programming. Based on the bestselling fantasy book series by George R.R. Martin, GAME OF THRONES is an epic story of treachery and nobility set on the continent of Westeros, where summers and winters can last years, and only the lust for power is eternal. The Emmy®– and Golden Globe-winning series launched its ten-episode third season Sunday, March 31 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO, with other episodes debuting subsequent Sundays at the same time.
Watch this Cool Clip from the Upcoming Episode of HBO’s ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 3!!!
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Brace Yourself. Winter is Coming this Sunday to HBO as the third season of ‘Game of Thrones‘ begins. Check out this ultra cool clip of Daenerys Targaryen watching her dragons feed on the open ocean. Looks like they are getting bigger. I have a feeling that shit is about to get real with this third season as I have a feeling of what’s in store. Enjoy the clip and be sure to tune in this Sunday on HBO.
CONTEST!! Win HBO’s ‘Veep’ Season 1 on Blu-ray!!!
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The second season of ‘Veep‘ premieres on April 14th and we have partnered with HBO to give away season one on blu-ray to fans, which will be released this coming Tuesday. The blu-ray, pictured above, includes all episodes from Season 1, plus tons of extras, which you can read about HERE. This will give fans and future fans an opportunity to catch up, re-watch, and prep for the upcoming season.
Ron Livingston Joins HBO’s ‘Boardwalk Empire’!!!
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Everyones favorite Initech employee has just joined HBO’s ‘Boardwalk Empire‘. I’m of course talking about Ron Livingston who will play Roy Phillips in the upcoming 4th season, which will debut later this year. Philips is a wealthy out-of-town businessman who takes a liking to Gillian Darmondy (Gretchen Mol), who is still reeling from her son, Jimmy’s death.
‘Game Of Thrones’ George R.R. Martin Inks Deal with HBO To Develop New Projects!!!
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Good news, everyone! HBO has just signed George R.R. Martin to a two year deal in which he will stay on ‘Game of Thrones‘ as well as develop new projects for the pay cable company. Martin wrote the books ‘A Song of Ice and Fire‘, which one of the books is ‘Game of Thrones‘. Martin has already written several of the episodes of ‘Game of Thrones‘ and season 3 is set to start March 31st.
HBO’s ‘Bored To Death’ Is Headed To the Big Screen!!!
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Good news, everyone! HBO is bringing back ‘Bored To Death‘ as a theatrical film, which they have already put into the development stages with series creator Jonathan Ames set to write. ‘Bored To Death‘ had three seasons before not receiving a renewal back in 2011, which made me sad, because it was an amazing and hilarious show that starred ‘Jason Schwartzman, Zach Galifianakis and Ted Danson. It was a big cult hit and had a sizable loyal following, but not enough to air more seasons.
‘Argo’, ‘Django Unchained’, and HBO’s ‘Girls’ Win Big At Golden Globes!!!
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The Golden Globes were last night and Tina Fey and Amy Poehler killed it. They were amazing. Even former president Bill Clinton showed up to talk about Spielberg’s ‘Lincoln‘. Even though I really liked the film ‘Argo‘, I was shocked when it won best film and director for Ben Affleck. I was happy to see ‘Django Unchained‘ win for best supporting actor for Christoph Waltz and screenplay for Tarantino. If this is any pre-cursor to the Oscars, I’d be completely let down if ‘Argo‘ takes it all. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a great film, but not the best film of the year. I expect it to and want it to win the best adapted screenplay. Just my opinion. Below are the full results from last night’s show.
Brace Yourselves! HBO Teases Season 3 of ‘Game of Thrones’!!!
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One of my favorite shows is almost back for a third season. I’m of course talking about HBO’s ‘Game of Thones‘, which is set to premiere March 31st. There isn’t too much to see here, but we get the three-eyed crow and tons of landscapes. What a tease HBO. Can’t wait for a full trailer. Can’t wait to see the zombies next season and hopefully Joffrey will meet his doom this coming season. Enjoy the trailer below.
HBO Teams Up With ‘King of the Hill’ Duo Mike Judge and Scott Rudin For Comedy Series!!!
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HBO has picked up a project to goto pilot called ‘Silicon Valley‘, the brainchild from ‘King of the Hill‘ and ‘Beavis and Butthead‘ creator Mike Judge. His creative team John Altschuler, Dave Krinsky, and Scott Rudin will all produce. John, Dave, and Mike wrote the pilot, which is set in, you guessed it Silicon Valley. The show will center on a group of people who work in the technology sector of a company where the most qualified people succeed are the least capable of handling their success according to Deadline.
Louis CK Will Return to HBO For New Stand-Up Special!!!
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Red-hot comedy star Louis CK will return to HBO next year in an all-new stand-up comedy special, it was announced today by Michael Lombardo, president, HBO Programming. To be taped at one of the stops of his sold-out 16-city tour, which wraps in February, the exclusive presentation will be his second hour-long special on the network and will be directed by Louis CK. I’m very excited about this. I recently saw Louis live in Dallas, and he was amazing. My cheeks hurt I was laughing so hard. I’m curious to see if any of his material makes it to the HBO special.
Rosemarie DeWitt & Patton Oswalt Join HBO’s ‘Newsroom’!!!
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Patton Oswalt and Rosemarie DeWitt have joined HBO’s ‘The Newsroom’ as recurring characters in Season 2. DeWitt will play Rebecca Halliday, a litigator who’s been hired to defend Atlantis in a multimillion-dollar wrongful-termination suit. Oswalt is playing Jonas Pfeiffer, the new Vice President of Human Resources of ACN, the fictional network on the show.
Make Sure You Have HBO for a Conversation with Mel Brooks!!
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From the groundbreaking TV series “Your Show of Shows” to landmark films like “Blazing Saddles” and “Young Frankenstein,” Mel Brooks has been one of the most influential voices in comedy. Now, this entertainment legend looks back on his remarkable career in MEL BROOKS STRIKES BACK!, debuting MONDAY, DEC. 10 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO.
Stephen Merchant’s Project, ‘Hello Ladies’ Gets an Eight Episode Order At HBO!!!
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We previously reported that HBO greenlit a pilot episode for Merchant’s ‘Hello Ladies’ series, but now, HBO must be very happy with the project, because it just got picked up for a 1st season consisting of 8 episodes. The pilot was co-written, directed, and stars Stephen Merchant. The series centers on Merchant as a gawky Englishman searching for the woman of his dreams in Los Angeles. Half as charming as he thinks he is — and twice as desperate — he’s obsessed with infiltrating the glamorous world of beautiful people. Unfortunately the beautiful people won’t let him in according to Deadline.
Find Out Who’s On HBO’s ‘Real Time with Bill Maher’ This Week!!!
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REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER continues its tenth season FRIDAY, OCT. 26 (10:00-11:00 p.m. live ET/tape-delayed PT), exclusively on HBO, with an instant replay at 11:00 p.m. following the live presentation. Allowing Maher to offer his unique perspective on contemporary issues, the show includes an opening monologue, roundtable discussions with panelists, and interviewswith in-studio and satellite guests.
HBO Renews ‘Boardwalk Empire’ For a 4th Season!!!
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Following the hit series’ third-season debut on Sept. 16, HBO has renewed BOARDWALK EMPIRE for a fourth season, it was announced today by Michael Lombardo, president, HBO Programming. “Terry Winter, Martin Scorsese and the rest of their outstanding team continue to produce a stunning show that never fails to surprise and entertain,” said Lombardo. “We are excited to bring this unique series back for a fourth season.”
The New Rolling Stones Film ‘Crossfire Hurricane’ Will Debut on HBO in November!!!
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The Rolling Stones, the rock ‘n’ roll icons who have defined creativity, daring and durability, are to be chronicled in a kaleidoscopic new film that will debut Nov. 15 on HBO, it was announced today by Michael Lombardo, HBO’s president of Programming. The film documents the key periods in their career and their incredible adventures.
‘Boardwalk Empire’ Begins 3rd Season Sept. 16 on HBO!!!
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Atlantic City, New Year’s Eve, 1922: The Roaring ‘20s are about to begin in earnest. Despite a booming economy, alcohol is scarce and gangster violence is heating up. With his marriage to Margaret already on the rocks, Nucky Thompson faces the challenge of mending old relationships and encounters new competition from a hair-trigger gangster determined to siphon off his business.
HBO and Stephen Merchant Team Up For ‘Hello Ladies’!!!
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HBO has picked up a pilot of ‘Hello Ladies’, a comedy series co-written, directed, and starring Stephen Merchant. ‘Hello Ladies’ was also written by former ‘Office’ writer/producers Lee Eisenberg and Gene Stupnitsky. Merchant was star as a gawky Englishman searching for the woman of his dreams in Los Angeles. Half as charming as he thinks he is — and twice as desperate — he’s obsessed with infiltrating the glamorous world of beautiful people. Unfortunately the beautiful people won’t let him in.
Comic-Con 2012!! Meet the New Characters for Season 3 of HBO’s ‘Game of Thrones’!!!
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HBO’s panel at Comic-Con for ‘Game of Thrones’ just announced and introduced all of the new characters for the third season. I’m so excited for this season. Tons of big things are going to happen. If you are reading the books, then you know what I mean. I’m hearing from super fans of the books, that these roles were perfectly cast. ‘Game of Thrones’ season 3 will premiere March 31st, 2013. Your thoughts?
New Tom Hanks Film, "Larry Crowne" Gets A Trailer!!!