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Cancelled or Renewed? HBO and Cinemax TV Shows Status [5/7/13]
7 May 2013 11:40 PM, PDT | TVSeriesFinale.com | See recent TVSeriesFinale news »
Has Veep been renewed? Is Life's Too Short coming back for a second season? When is The Newsroom coming back to HBO? How about True Blood?
Below, you'll find a list of HBO and Cinemax's recent/current/upcoming scripted TV shows and their current status. To see a series' ratings and how many episodes have aired (if any), click the links in the middle column (where available).
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Life's Too Short: TV Series Ending with Special
6 May 2013 4:27 PM, PDT | TVSeriesFinale.com | See recent TVSeriesFinale news »
Months ago, Ricky Gervais said that Life's Too Short would be ending and the plan was to wrap up the TV show with a special. It's now been announced that the Life's Too Short Special will air on Friday, July 5th, on HBO.
Here are the details:
"Life's Too Short" Special, Wrapping Up The Comedy Series From Ricky Gervais And Stephen Merchant And Starring Warwick Davis, Debuts July 5, Exclusively On HBO
From Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, Life's Too Short Special will wrap up the story of actor Warwick Davis, a little person trying to hustle his way back into the spotlight, when it debuts Friday, July 5, exclusively on HBO. Davis reprises his role as a fictionalized version of himself in the follow-up to the HBO comedy series.
After a long cold spell, things are looking up »
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'Life's Too Short' series finale special premieres July 5 on HBO
6 May 2013 3:15 PM, PDT | Zap2It - From Inside the Box | See recent Zap2It - From Inside the Box news »
"Life's Too Short" will end its short run July 5 on HBO.
The comedy series stars Warwick Davis (who played Professor Flitwick in the "Harry Potter" films) as a mockumentary version of himself and was created by "The Office" masterminds Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant.
It's a co-production between HBO and the BBC, but failed to achieve the acclaim or popularity of other Gervais/Merchant collaborations including "Extras" and animated podcast "The Ricky Gervais Show."
After the first season of seven episodes, Gervais initially indicated the show would move forward with Season 2. But HBO announced in January that "Life's Too Short" would end with a single finale special to provide storyline closure.
The hour-long special -- featuring a guest appearance by Davis' "Willow" co-star Val Kilmer -- already aired in the U.K. on March 30. »
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HBO Announces Air Date for Finale of Ricky Gervais' 'Life's Too Short'
6 May 2013 11:18 AM, PDT | Indiewire Television | See recent Indiewire Television news »
Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant's "Life's Too Short," their mockumentary series chronicling the struggles of actor Warwick Davis, playing himself, wrapped its run on the BBC in March with a special episode. Stateside, you'll be able to see the conclusion of the series when it airs on HBO on Friday, July 5th. The seven-episode first season of "Life's Too Short" debuted on HBO last February, and followed the "Harry Potter" actor as he tried to jump start his fading career as Britain's "go-to little person" actor, often to humiliating ends. Written by and featuring Gervais and Merchant, the series typically also showcased a corral of celebrity cameos, including Johnny Depp, Liam Neeson, Sting, Helena Bonham Carter and Steve Carell. The finale will add Davis' "Willow" co-star Val Kilmer to that list, who brings Davis the hopeful news that they'll soon be in production on a sequel to the 1988 fantasy film. »
- Mark Lukenbill
HBO Announces Air Date for Finale of Ricky Gervais' 'Life's Too Short'
6 May 2013 11:18 AM, PDT | Indiewire | See recent Indiewire news »
Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant's "Life's Too Short," their mockumentary series chronicling the struggles of actor Warwick Davis, playing himself, wrapped its run on the BBC in March with a special episode. Stateside, you'll be able to see the conclusion of the series when it airs on HBO on Friday, July 5th. The seven-episode first season of "Life's Too Short" debuted on HBO last February, and followed the "Harry Potter" actor as he tried to jump start his fading career as Britain's "go-to little person" actor, often to humiliating ends. Written by and featuring Gervais and Merchant, the series typically also showcased a corral of celebrity cameos, including Johnny Depp, Liam Neeson, Sting, Helena Bonham Carter and Steve Carell. The finale will add Davis' "Willow" co-star Val Kilmer to that list, who brings Davis the hopeful news that they'll soon be in production on a sequel to the 1988 fantasy film. »
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How Kellan Lutz Made His Dream Comes True
2 May 2013 1:43 PM, PDT | Entertainment Tonight | See recent Entertainment Tonight news »
May is a big month for Kellan Lutz as it not only sees two of his films (Java Heat and Syrup) debut, but he's hard at work on Tarzan, a motion-capture retelling of Edgar Rice Burroughs' classic story.
It's all part of Lutz's meticulously plotted career path, which will next see him slipping into the iconic role of Hercules.
ETonline caught up with Lutz to talk about each of those movies and trusting his gut, above all, when it comes to picking projects.
ETonline: What attracted you to Java Heat?
Kellan Lutz: The script. I really love action movies; I love being physical, I love being the hero. But there's not a lot of good ones that are well-written, so when I read Java Heat, it piqued my interest. I was excited to work with Conor Allyn [director/writer], who had such a great, clear vision. Plus we got to film in Indonesia, where I'd never »
TV highlights: 29/4/2013
28 April 2013 11:00 PM, PDT | The Guardian - TV News | See recent The Guardian - TV News news »
Vicious | Four Rooms | The Flying Archaeologist | Dave Allen: God's Own Comedian | The Job Lot | Banshee | Greggs: More Than Meets the Pie | Live Tennis: Estoril Open
9pm, ITV
Derek Jacobi and Ian McKellen are Stuart and Freddie, a bitchy, bitter couple holed up in their dingy London flat. In this first episode, the pair become fixated with a handsome young neighbour, as does their brazen friend Violet (Frances de la Tour). With all the very loud talking and theatrical self-pity, this could have been a superbly camp sitcom, but the characters aren't nearly outrageous or monstrous enough. That is clear from their pedestrian put-downs: "At least I'm not from Leytonstone," being Freddie's stock comeback. Rachel Aroesti
1.45pm, Channel 4
Return of the more hipsterish Flog It, in which Joe Public brings unusual items to sell to rich dealers. In this series, they're rotating 12 expert buyers, with four »
- Rachel Aroesti, Julia Raeside, Ben Arnold, David Stubbs, Andrew Mueller, Ali Catterall
Cool Videos: Willow Ufgood and Madmartigan team up once again in this clip from Life's Too Short
12 April 2013 4:04 AM, PDT | JoBlo.com | See recent JoBlo news »
For those of you that haven't seen it, Life's Too Short is a fantastic show about the every day life of actor Warwick Davis and his interaction with celebrities as he tries to find work, with Davis and the celebrity cameos all play fictionalized versions of themselves. We've shown you a couple of clips previously from the first season featuring Johnny Depp making sure that Ricky Gervais knows that no one makes fun of Tim Allen on his watch and Liam Neeson doing the best/worst improv comedy »
- Jesse Giroux
'Star Wars Celebration' Europe to welcome C-3Po star Anthony Daniels
11 April 2013 5:30 AM, PDT | Digital Spy | See recent Digital Spy - Movie News news »
Anthony Daniels is the latest addition to this summer's Star Wars Celebration in Essen, Germany.
The British actor, who has portrayed protocol droid C-3Po since the first Star Wars film, told Digital Spy that he is excited to bring the official Lucasfilm event back to Europe.
"I've just been able to arrange to go, it was touch and go but I've moved things around a bit," Daniels said.
"I've done a lot in America and, of course, Japan and it's rather good to actually bring it to Europe because Star Wars is a global experience. Europe's quite important, especially to me, because I live in England so I travel to Europe a lot."
He continued: "It's a proper convention because the budgeting behind it really makes it a destination worth going to. It's definitely a family thing."
Star Wars icons including Carrie Fisher, Ian McDiarmid and Warwick Davis - »
Val Kilmer Puts On The Mask One More Time For 'Life's Too Short'
10 April 2013 3:00 PM, PDT | GetTheBigPicture.net | See recent Get The Big Picture news »
I first heard of the show Life's Too Short when I happened to stumble upon that clip with Liam Neeson and Ricky Gervais. And if you haven't seen that yet, shame on you. Go look it up right now. I'll wait. Hilarious, wasn't it? Another clip for the same show has been going around, this time skewering Val Kilmer, and while it's not quite as funny as the Neeson bit, it shows that the writers totally understand Vla Kilmer's current public image. »
- David Hoffman
Val Kilmer Puts on Batman Mask for Hilarious Life's Too Short Skit
10 April 2013 4:09 AM, PDT | WorstPreviews.com | See recent Worst Previews news »
In the past, we showed you several clips from Ricky Gervais' "Life's Too Short" TV series, which stars Warwick Davis. One clip was of Johnny Depp showing up at Gervais' office to let him know what he thought of the comedian's Golden Gloves' jokes. Another one had Liam Neeson approached Gervais for advice to become a stand-up comedian. Today, we have a new clip from the show, featuring Warwick's "Willow" co-star Val Kilmer (Batman Forever) visiting his old friend. But before stepping into Warwick's office, he decides it would be great to surprise the secretary by putting on a Batman mask. Things don't go as planned when the secretary stars guessing who's behind the mask. Check out the clip below. Video: »
Val Kilmer Dons The Batman Cowl Again For Life's Too Short
9 April 2013 4:49 PM, PDT | ComicBookMovie.com | See recent ComicBookMovie news »
"Is it the cartoon version?" That was an excerpt from the Life's Too Short Easter special. The show itself is written by Ricky Gervais and one season in (I'm not even sure it's getting a second?) it's really only sporadically funny to be honest, but this episode is definitely worth tracking down in full. Kilmer is looking pretty good too - am I the only one who'd actually kinda like to see that Willow sequel for real? Oh, okay then.. »
Fun Finds: Val Kilmer Reprises Role as Batman
8 April 2013 2:02 PM, PDT | Fandango | See recent Fandango news »
It's been a while since Val Kilmer wore the Batman cowl (18 years to be exact), but the actor who stars in a number of films opening in theaters this year including Disney's Planes was a good sport poking fun at himself on Warwick Davis' show Life's Too Short. Kilmer and Davis starred in the '80s cult classic Willow and it's nice to see the old co-stars still on good terms. In the skit, Kilmer stops by Davis' office and introduces himself to Davis' secretary wearing the Batman cowl. Davis then asks his secretary if she knows who is behind the mask. Completely clueless, the secretary names every Batman actor except for Kilmer, much to Davis' growing frustration. Also, if you haven't had a chance to read and watch today's Batman post over...
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Jada Pinkett Smith addresses Will Smith 'open marriage' rumors
4 April 2013 6:56 PM, PDT | Pop2it | See recent Pop2it news »
Jada Pinkett Smith sat down with "HuffPost Live's" Marc Lamont Hill to promote her documentary, "Free Angela and All Political Prisoners." When Hill asked about the rumors that plague Smith's marriage to "Men In Black 3" star Will Smith, Jada had a lot to say about "the most persistent" of the rumors: that she and Will have an open marriage.
"I think people get that idea because Will and I are very relaxed with one another and I think because, from how I've answered questions," says Jada. "I've always told Will, you can do whatever you want as long as you can look at yourself in the mirror and be Ok. Because at the end of the day Will is his own man. I'm here as his partner, but he is his own man. He has to decide who he wants to be, and that's not for me to do for him. »
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Doctor Who; The Voice; Life's Too Short; The Village – TV review
1 April 2013 4:26 AM, PDT | The Guardian - TV News | See recent The Guardian - TV News news »
New assistant Clara adds fizz to the Tardis in the splendidly scary Doctor Who adventure The Bells of St John
• Doctor Who on iPlayer
• The Voice on iPlayer
• Life's Too Short on iPlayer
• Labyrinth on 4Od
• The Village on iPlayer
So much interesting TV, so little space. Quick! Doctor Who (BBC1, Saturday) then, and a chance for the Doctor's partnership with new wing-woman Clara to bed in. Very promising, I think. I mean, Amy Pond will always occupy a special place in my heart, but Jenna-Louise Coleman brings something else to the Tardis; she's less ditzy, posher, smarter, more of an equal. Girl power! There's electricity between them too, crackle crackle.
This is a lovely episode, stuffed full of wit and Steven Moffatry. More one for an occasional sci-fier than a diehard Whovian perhaps – no monsters, but plenty to be scared of. Wi-Fi carries the threat: there's something in it, »
- Sam Wollaston
Val Kilmer in Ricky Gervais's 'Life's Too Short': Watch first clip
28 March 2013 8:41 AM, PDT | Digital Spy | See recent Digital Spy - TV news news »
Val Kilmer is the guest star in this weekend's Life's Too Short special, reuniting the Hollywood actor with his Willow co-star Warwick Davis.
Kilmer and Davis play themselves in the BBC sitcom, with the episode centring on the pairing's attempts to get funding for a Willow sequel.
Watch the first clip of Val Kilmer in Life's Too Short:
The duo have dinner with Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant to secure their backing for the big screen project, but Kilmer's quirky personality and drinking exploits mean that the meeting doesn't go exactly to plan.
Life's Too Short airs on Saturday, March 30 at 10pm on BBC Two.
Photo gallery - the upcoming Life's Too Short special: »
Les Dennis: 'Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant rebooted my career'
28 March 2013 6:59 AM, PDT | Digital Spy | See recent Digital Spy - TV news news »
Les Dennis has claimed that he owes his career turnaround to his work on Extras and Life's Too Short with Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant.
Dennis, Shaun Williamson and Keith Chegwin all star in the Easter special episode of Life's Too Short this weekend, and the trio said that they were all incredibly grateful for the generosity of the show's creators.
"They put me in nine Extras, a Christmas special and three Life's Too Shorts," said Williamson. "You keep thinking it will be the last time, you're really grateful and then they call you back."
Chegwin said: "It gives us lots of credibility. What I find amazing is that they trust us with their material. It's a heck of a responsibility. We are professionals, but these are two of the biggest writers in the world."
Dennis claimed that getting a call from Merchant and Gervais for Extras had acted as "a regeneration" for him. »
Warwick Davis on 'Idiot Abroad' future: I can't get Karl out the door
28 March 2013 4:50 AM, PDT | Digital Spy | See recent Digital Spy - TV news news »
Warwick Davis has suggested that a new series of An Idiot Abroad may be a long while coming because his co-star Karl Pilkington locks the door when he visits him.
Davis and Pilkington filmed the travel documentary for Sky1 last year, featuring them touring unusual destinations around the world selected by Ricky Gervais.
Speaking about the possibility of another series, Davis said: "I don't think I can get Karl out of the door. I go to his house and he shuts the door and locks it.
"We have said we'll get together after filming Life's Too Short for a cup of tea and a bun. He likes that."
Davis also joked that he'd like to do another series with a twist and send Ricky Gervais on tour instead. "I'd love to make Ricky leave Hampstead for longer than a few hours," he laughed.
Pilkington is currently working on a new »
'Life's Too Short' Warwick Davis: Ricky Gervais is a national treasure
28 March 2013 4:31 AM, PDT | Digital Spy | See recent Digital Spy - TV news news »
Warwick Davis has hit back at Ricky Gervais's critics, describing his Life's Too Short co-star as a "national treasure" and "genius".
Davis reprises his lead role in Gervais and Stephen Merchant's BBC sitcom for an Easter special this weekend and the Willow star claimed that he was frustrated by the constant knocking of Gervais in the press.
"We should value people like Ricky. He's a national treasure and a brilliant man. It's a strong word, but he's a genius," said Davis.
"Over the years he has created amazing, original comedy. I'm watching Derek at the moment and it's a hell of a show. I've never laughed tears and then cried tears of emotion one moment later with a TV programme.
"Ricky and Stephen have an amazing way of working with actors and we should be celebrating people's success. We're not good at that in this country.
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Sly Stallone wanted 'Life's Too Short' cameo, reveals Warwick Davis
27 March 2013 11:12 AM, PDT | Digital Spy | See recent Digital Spy - TV news news »
Sylvester Stallone and Emma Thompson are among the stars who have requested cameos in Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant's BBC comedy series Life's Too Short.
The Warwick Davis-based sitcom returns for a special 60-minute episode on Easter Saturday and features a cameo from Hollywood actor Val Kilmer.
Speaking to Digital Spy, Davis insisted that the Easter special wasn't a definite ending for the show and also revealed details of stars who had requested roles in future episodes.
"This special is a bookmark in Life's Too Short and we've put the book down," said Davis. "But the book hasn't gone back in the library.
"Never say never to doing some more. We didn't really have plans after the last one. It's just what you can do when you can fit it in. Ricky and Stephen are just so busy. We've had a real blast making this and it's a »
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