Production has started on the HBO original Harry Potter TV series at Warner Bros. Studios in the UK, set to debut in 2027 on HBO and HBO Max, with new cast members and department heads announced, and executive produced by J.K. Rowling and others.
Production has started on the HBO original Harry Potter TV series at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden, UK, set to debut in 2027 on HBO and HBO Max, with new cast members and department heads announced.
A&E is expanding its partnership with WWE by launching a new competition series called 'WWE LFG,' where aspiring wrestlers compete for a WWE contract under the mentorship of wrestling legends like Triple H and the Undertaker. The network is also introducing 'WWE’s Greatest Moments,' a series highlighting iconic matches, and renewing 'WWE Rivals' for a fifth season. This collaboration aims to provide a comprehensive view of the wrestling world, combining in-ring action with behind-the-scenes insights.
MGM+ has renewed its popular sci-fi horror series 'From' for a fourth season, set to begin production in Nova Scotia in 2025 and premiere in 2026. The series, created by John Griffin and executive produced by Jeff Pinkner and Jack Bender, follows the mystery of a town that traps its inhabitants. 'From' has been a major success for MGM+, becoming the network's most viewed series and earning a 96% score on Rotten Tomatoes. The show features an ensemble cast led by Harold Perrineau.
The third season of "Hacks" on Max explores the crisis of success for comedian Deborah Vance, contrasting her distrust of audience feedback with Jerry Seinfeld's belief in its honesty, creating a nuanced discussion on the nature of comedy and audience reactions.
The showrunners of "Hacks" discuss the surprising twists in the Season 3 finale, including Deborah Vance's decision to retract Ava's head writer offer out of fear of network failure, and Ava's subsequent blackmail to rejoin the writers' room. They explore themes of ambition, addiction, and the cost of comedy, affirming that the anything-for-a-laugh ethos is indeed worth it.
The 2024 BAFTA Television Awards nominations have been announced, with The Crown and Black Mirror leading the pack with eight and seven nominations, respectively. Other notable nominees include Happy Valley, Slow Horses, The Sixth Commandment, The Last of Us, and Succession. The BBC leads with 65 nods, followed by Netflix with 35. The awards ceremony will take place on May 12, celebrating the best TV programs of 2023.
The 2024 Writers Guild Awards nominations have been announced, with films like "Air," "Barbie," "Oppenheimer," and "May December" among the screenplay nominees. The awards favorites "Succession" and "The Bear" lead the TV categories with multiple nominations. Notably, the WGA Awards will take place after the Oscars this year, with winners to be announced on April 14.
Donald Glover revealed that Phoebe Waller-Bridge's departure from the "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" series was due to creative differences and a lack of comfort in their working relationship, likening it to a "real divorce." Waller-Bridge's departure led to Maya Erskine joining the show, with Glover citing cultural and creative differences as contributing factors. Despite the challenges, Glover expressed respect for Waller-Bridge and her work, while Erskine acknowledged the lingering influence of Waller-Bridge's writing on the series.
The new television series "Feud: Capote vs. the Swans" revisits Truman Capote's fall from grace within high society after he betrayed his wealthy friends by publishing "La Côte Basque, 1965" in Esquire magazine. The story, which was meant to be part of his unfinished novel "Answered Prayers," caused a rift with the social elite and marked the end of his privileged status, leading to his eventual exile from the Upper East Side's social scene.
A voter for the Emmys shares their brutally honest opinions on the nominated television series and specials, expressing strong preferences for shows like "Succession" and "The Bear," while criticizing others like "House of the Dragon" and "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel." They also discuss their choices for talk series, scripted variety series, and variety specials, ultimately casting their votes for "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert," "Last Week Tonight With John Oliver," and "Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love."
The Emmys ceremony, postponed due to Hollywood strikes, will honor shows that aired between June 1, 2022 and May 31, 2023. Confusion arises due to the traditional September ceremony and the changing landscape of television seasons. Notable eligible series include "Andor," "Better Call Saul," "The Crown," "House of the Dragon," "The Last of Us," "Succession," "The White Lotus," "Yellowjackets," "Abbott Elementary," "Barry," "The Bear," "Jury Duty," "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," "Only Murders in the Building," "Ted Lasso," and "Wednesday."
The 2024 Golden Globes ceremony failed to recognize the popular series Suits, but the cast made a surprise appearance to present an award. The reunion of Sarah Rafferty, Patrick J. Adams, Gabriel Macht, and Gina Torres aimed to boost the flailing award show, with the actors poking fun at the industry's lack of recognition for the series. Despite leaving some in the room and online confused, fans of Suits were pleased to see the cast together again.
Dua Lipa stuns in a black gown at the Golden Globes 2024, where "Oppenheimer" and "Poor Things" win big in the motion picture categories, while "The Bear" and "Succession" take home top honors in the television series categories. Notable winners include Cillian Murphy, Emma Stone, and Jeremy Allen White, with a star-studded list of nominees and winners across various film and television categories.