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HBO’s ‘Watchmen’ tops Emmy nominations with 26

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 29 08:47 AM

HBO's "Watchmen," an innovative reimagining of a superhero graphic novel that tackled racism in America, topped the nominations for this year's Emmy Awards on Tuesday with 26. Read more »

HBO review: 'Perry Mason' reboot is gratuitously gritty

Fred Hawson
Posted at Jul 05 06:07 AM

There is a new series on HBO Go entitled "Perry Mason." In this current version set in the Great Depression, Perry Mason (Matthew Rhys) was a depressed and drunk detective, estranged from his family and suffering from PTSD following his service in the war.  Read more »

'Gone with the Wind' returns to HBO Max with commentary on brutality of slavery

Reuters
Posted at Jun 25 10:55 AM

Movie classic “Gone with the Wind” returned to the HBO Max streaming platform on Wednesday, along with two extra features discussing its depiction of race in the Civil War era. Read more »

Beyond a stellar performance: The significance of Joseph Marco's casting in 'The Bridge'

Miguel Dumaual, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 24 02:33 AM

"It's a whole world of possibilities!" Read more »

'Gone with the Wind,' 'Cops' pulled as pop culture reckons with racism

Lisa Richwine, Reuters
Posted at Jun 12 12:22 AM

“We felt that to keep this title up without an explanation and a denouncement of those depictions would be irresponsible.” Read more »

Emmy winner Panjabi feels lucky to be cast in HBO's 'I Know This Much is True'

Shiela Reyes, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 11 03:42 PM

HBO’s new mini-series “I Know This Much is True” has gained positive reviews from critics since it was released last month. Read more »

HBO review: Hugh Jackman is Emmy-worthy in 'Bad Education'

Fred Hawson
Posted at May 31 06:00 AM

"Bad Education" allowed Hugh Jackman to ever so subtly transform from the beloved ideal school official people thought he was into the despicable unscrupulous thief that he really was.  Read more »

HBO review: Mark Ruffalo shows range as an actor as twins in 'I Know This Much is True'

Fred Hawson
Posted at May 30 07:58 AM

"I Know This Much is True," an HBO mini-series of 6 episodes, was adapted by writer-director Derek Cianfrance from a best-selling 1998 novel by Wally Lamb. Read more »

Sam Concepcion hopes to finish HBO Asia series after crisis

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 29 01:51 PM

Singer-actor Sam Concepcion is hoping to finish the HBO Asia series that he was working on before the COVID-19 pandemic halted all movie and television productions around the world.   Read more »

'Bada... Bing... Bang'? HBO throws out rulebook with streaming launch

Andrew Marszal, Agence France Presse
Posted at May 26 10:55 AM

Decades before glossy Netflix and Amazon shows began luring Hollywood A-listers to the small screen, cable network HBO helped invent premium television.   Read more »

HBO Max grants fans' wishes to see unreleased cut of 'Justice League'

Reuters
Posted at May 21 12:07 PM

A previously unreleased version of 2017 superhero movie "Justice League" by director Zack Snyder will debut on the HBO Max streaming service in 2021, executives said on Wednesday, in response to a years-long campaign by fans. Read more »

Delayed 'Friends' reunion holding out for live audience over remote event

Reuters
Posted at May 12 06:19 AM

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Fans may have to wait until the fall for the “Friends” reunion special as HBO Max executives are holding out hopes of filming it before a live audience rather than shooting the much-anticipated get together remotely with stars under quarantine.   Read more »

Sky to offer 4 new HBO Go shows to binge-watch at home

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 08 03:57 PM

Sky subscribers can add new HBO shows to their binge-watch list starting this month. Read more »

'Friends' reunion special latest victim of coronavirus shutdown

Reuters
Updated as of Mar 19 02:00 PM

The planned "Friends" reunion has been delayed due to disruptions in Hollywood caused by the coronavirus, an industry source said on Wednesday. Read more »

New HBO limited series 'The Plot Against America' debuts March 17

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 17 01:02 PM

The new limited series “The Plot Against America” starring Winona Ryder and John Turtorro is coming to HBO and HBO Go on March 17. Read more »

WarnerMedia to reunite 'Friends' in HBO Max special

Reuters
Posted at Feb 22 09:52 AM

WarnerMedia is reuniting its "Friends" cast for an untitled, unscripted special for its upcoming streaming service, HBO Max, the company said on Friday.   Read more »

WarnerMedia nears deal with 'Friends' cast for reunion special - reports

Reuters
Updated as of Feb 07 05:36 PM

Warner Bros is finalizing deals with the cast of "Friends" for a reunion special that will likely be used to launch the HBO Max streaming service this spring, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter. Read more »

Netflix ramps up global subscribers, but sees slower growth ahead

Glenn Chapman, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jan 22 05:59 PM

Netflix said Tuesday it added millions of new subscribers globally over the past quarter as it prepared up for a tougher competitive landscape, but scaled back its outlook for early 2020. Read more »

HBO GO now available in PH, to challenge Netflix dominance

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 09 06:59 PM

The new streaming service will be offered for just P149 a month with a 7-day free trial, HBO Asia said in a statement. Read more »

Joseph Marco to star in HBO Asia series

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 02 06:02 PM

The former “Los Bastardos” star, 31, is a new cast member in the second season of the crime drama series “The Bridge.” Read more »