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Dustin Hoffman Blames 'Luck' Cancellation on PETA and TMZ, PETA Responds

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 19:09:31 +0000

Near of a year ago, HBO fans were stunned to learn that despite the critical acclaim of Dustin Hoffman's horse-racing drama 'Luck,' persistent animal cruelty complaints and a third horse's death led to the network shutting down production shortly after beginning a second season. Now, following series star Dustin Hoffman's accusations against PETA and TMZ of misrepresenting conditions, the animal rights movement has issued its own response to the star. Get the latest on the 'Luck' controversy inside!

HBO Developing New WW2 Mini-Series with Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 23:30:14 +0000

Any TV fan knows that all good things cinematic come in threes, so why would HBO's collaboration with legendary director Steven Spielberg and Hollywood icon Tom Hanks be any different? Following 2001's acclaimed mini-series 'Band of Brothers' and 2010 successor 'The Pacific,' the holy TV trinity has begun work on a third World War II mini-series, to once again adapt another historical account. Get the details on HBO's 'Masters of the Air' from Spielberg and Hanks inside!

Brad Pitt Developing HBO Gangster Drama 'Paper'

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:00:51 +0000

Don't expect to see Brad Pitt anywhere on the small screen these days, between the scope of 'World War Z' and his latest 'Killing Them Softly.' The last time we can recall Pitt's star being dim enough for TV was an appearance on 'Friends,' but his name (at least) may soon come to HBO. New reports claim that Pitt's production company has begun development on a new HBO debt collector drama 'Paper,' adapted from a New Yorker article, but what's been changed in the translation?

Louis C.K. Returns to HBO for 2013 Stand-Up Special

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:30:02 +0000

As intriguing as it was to see acclaimed comedian Louis C.K. take on 'SNL' hosting duties for the first time a few weeks back, fans of the comic's FX series 'Louie' still lament the fact that the show's fourth season had been pushed all the way back to 2014. So, what better way to get our Louis C.K. TV fix than with an all-new HBO stand-up special in 2013? Will it prove just as award-winning as his last show?

'Game of Thrones' Season 3: Set Pics Reveal Two Major New Characters

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:38:33 +0000

'Game of Thrones' makes for one of our favorite and least favorite series on TV these days, given how long news takes to emerge and how worth the wait each season eventually feels. Filming continues abroad in preparation of a March 31 debut, but there's little hiding from set photos, particularly when fans want a glimpse of new characters! So who's ready to meet Daario Naharis and Missandei, two major new faces from 'Game of Thrones' season 3?

George Harrison Documentary Debuting On HBO Tonight

Carl Coffey — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 12:53:54 +0000

George Harrison’s story is coming to the small screen courtesy of HBO. Martin Scorsese’s two-part documentary “George Harrison: Living in the Material World” begins with the late rocker’s rise to fame with The Beatles. Paul McCartney was on hand for the film’s premiere in London. He told reporters at Sunday’s event that George is still [...]