An Emmy Award-winning filmmaker, an investigative journalist, and a private investigator walk into a secret Hollywood scam and find a story stranger than any movie plot. Chris Smith, Scott Johnson, and Nicole Kotsianas dive deep on one of Tinsel Town’s biggest scams: the long-evasive “Con Queen,” who lured entertainment gig workers on alleged international assignments and instead sent them on “perverse psychological game(s) spanning the globe.” “Hollywood Con Queen,” an original three-part docuseries from Apple TV+, will premiere on Wednesday, May 8. You can watch Hollywood Con Queen with a 7-Day Free Trial of Apple TV+.
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The latest from Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Chris Smith and Library Films and based on the original reporting of investigative...
- 5/8/2024
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
Exclusive: Amplify Pictures, the indie studio behind HBO’s Emmy winner 100 Foot Wave and the upcoming Legends for Nat Geo/Disney+, has greenlighted development on LA Native, a new half-hour comedy series written and created by Siena East (Clone High).
The show centers on Genoa Now, an unruly Native twentysomething in Los Angeles trying to make friends and connect with her Native American culture. Chadd Gindin, East’s collaborator on Fox’s animated series Grimsburg, will serve as showrunner and exec produce the project alongside Amplify Pictures.
“We’re in a really incredible time for Native television thanks to years of hard work by Indigenous artists who have fought for our stories to be told,” said East in a statement to Deadline. “It’s so exciting to get to develop a show close and dear to my heart. A Native story about an unlikely hero who makes unlikely choices...
The show centers on Genoa Now, an unruly Native twentysomething in Los Angeles trying to make friends and connect with her Native American culture. Chadd Gindin, East’s collaborator on Fox’s animated series Grimsburg, will serve as showrunner and exec produce the project alongside Amplify Pictures.
“We’re in a really incredible time for Native television thanks to years of hard work by Indigenous artists who have fought for our stories to be told,” said East in a statement to Deadline. “It’s so exciting to get to develop a show close and dear to my heart. A Native story about an unlikely hero who makes unlikely choices...
- 5/7/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Apple has unveiled the trailer for the explosive documentary series ‘Hollywood Con Queen,’ which explores the shocking story behind one of Hollywood’s biggest scams.
A mysterious figure dubbed the ‘Con Queen’ impersonates the industry’s most powerful women, luring unsuspecting victims to Indonesia with the promise of a life-changing career opportunity. The ‘Con Queen’s marks exhaust their personal finances in pursuit of a big break, while being exploited in a perverse psychological game spanning the globe. The scam eventually draws the attention of veteran investigative journalist Scott Johnson of The Hollywood Reporter, and dedicated private investigator Nicole Kotsianas, who set out to find the truth, only to discover a story more strange than they could have imagined.
The docu-series hails from Emmy-winner Chris Smith and Library Films, the team behind the pop-culture phenomenon ‘Tiger King,’ the acclaimed surfing docuseries ‘100 Foot Wave,’ ‘Fyre,’ ‘Bad Vegan,’ ‘Operation Varsity Blues’ and more.
A mysterious figure dubbed the ‘Con Queen’ impersonates the industry’s most powerful women, luring unsuspecting victims to Indonesia with the promise of a life-changing career opportunity. The ‘Con Queen’s marks exhaust their personal finances in pursuit of a big break, while being exploited in a perverse psychological game spanning the globe. The scam eventually draws the attention of veteran investigative journalist Scott Johnson of The Hollywood Reporter, and dedicated private investigator Nicole Kotsianas, who set out to find the truth, only to discover a story more strange than they could have imagined.
The docu-series hails from Emmy-winner Chris Smith and Library Films, the team behind the pop-culture phenomenon ‘Tiger King,’ the acclaimed surfing docuseries ‘100 Foot Wave,’ ‘Fyre,’ ‘Bad Vegan,’ ‘Operation Varsity Blues’ and more.
- 4/29/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Apple TV+ has announced its programming for the month of May, which includes the return of two comedies, the premieres of a drama and a sci-fi series, and a documentary. The service also offers feature films, as well as kids and family entertainment.
The Apple TV Plus May 2024 lineup includes Acapulco Season 3, The Big Cigar, Dark Matter, Hollywood Con Queen, and Trying Season 4.
Apple TV+ is available on the Apple TV app on over 1 billion screens, including iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Vision Pro, Mac, popular smart TVs from Samsung, LG, Sony, Vizio, Tcl, and others, Roku, and Amazon Fire TV devices, Chromecast with Google TV, PlayStation and Xbox gaming consoles, and at the Apple site.
For a limited time, customers who purchase and activate a new iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, or Mac can enjoy three months of Apple TV+ for free.
Apple TV Plus May 2024 Highlights
Available May 1
Acapulco...
The Apple TV Plus May 2024 lineup includes Acapulco Season 3, The Big Cigar, Dark Matter, Hollywood Con Queen, and Trying Season 4.
Apple TV+ is available on the Apple TV app on over 1 billion screens, including iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Vision Pro, Mac, popular smart TVs from Samsung, LG, Sony, Vizio, Tcl, and others, Roku, and Amazon Fire TV devices, Chromecast with Google TV, PlayStation and Xbox gaming consoles, and at the Apple site.
For a limited time, customers who purchase and activate a new iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, or Mac can enjoy three months of Apple TV+ for free.
Apple TV Plus May 2024 Highlights
Available May 1
Acapulco...
- 4/25/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Journalist Scott Johnson in a scene from ‘Hollywood Con Queen’ (Photo Courtesy of Apple TV+)
Journalist Scott Johnson and private investigator Nicole Kotsianas’ investigation into the scam artist known as the “Con Queen” unfolds in the documentary series Hollywood Con Queen. Apple TV+ set a May 8, 2024 premiere date for the three-part docuseries, based on Johnson’s Hollywood Con Queen: The Hunt for an Evil Genius.
“A mysterious figure dubbed the ‘Con Queen’ impersonates the industry’s most powerful women, luring unsuspecting victims to Indonesia with the promise of a life-changing career opportunity,” reads Apple TV+’s synopsis. “The ‘Con Queen’s marks exhaust their personal finances in pursuit of a big break while being exploited in a perverse psychological game spanning the globe. The scam eventually draws the attention of veteran investigative journalist Scott Johnson of The Hollywood Reporter, and dedicated private investigator Nicole Kotsianas, formerly of K2 Integrity, who...
Journalist Scott Johnson and private investigator Nicole Kotsianas’ investigation into the scam artist known as the “Con Queen” unfolds in the documentary series Hollywood Con Queen. Apple TV+ set a May 8, 2024 premiere date for the three-part docuseries, based on Johnson’s Hollywood Con Queen: The Hunt for an Evil Genius.
“A mysterious figure dubbed the ‘Con Queen’ impersonates the industry’s most powerful women, luring unsuspecting victims to Indonesia with the promise of a life-changing career opportunity,” reads Apple TV+’s synopsis. “The ‘Con Queen’s marks exhaust their personal finances in pursuit of a big break while being exploited in a perverse psychological game spanning the globe. The scam eventually draws the attention of veteran investigative journalist Scott Johnson of The Hollywood Reporter, and dedicated private investigator Nicole Kotsianas, formerly of K2 Integrity, who...
- 4/15/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Today, Apple TV+ announced a series order for the riveting new three-part documentary series Hollywood Con Queen from Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Chris Smith. It is set to debut globally on Apple TV+ on May 8, 2024.
Based on investigative journalist Scott Johnson’s original reporting and his book, Hollywood Con Queen: The Hunt for an Evil Genius, published by Harper Collins, the series explores the shocking story behind one of Hollywood’s biggest scams.
A mysterious figure dubbed the ‘Con Queen’ impersonates the industry’s most powerful women, luring unsuspecting victims to Indonesia with the promise of a life-changing career opportunity. The Con Queen’s marks exhaust their personal finances in pursuit of a big break while being exploited in a perverse psychological game spanning the globe.
The scam eventually drew the attention of veteran investigative journalist of The Hollywood Reporter and dedicated private investigator Nicole Kotsianas, formerly of K2 Integrity, who...
Based on investigative journalist Scott Johnson’s original reporting and his book, Hollywood Con Queen: The Hunt for an Evil Genius, published by Harper Collins, the series explores the shocking story behind one of Hollywood’s biggest scams.
A mysterious figure dubbed the ‘Con Queen’ impersonates the industry’s most powerful women, luring unsuspecting victims to Indonesia with the promise of a life-changing career opportunity. The Con Queen’s marks exhaust their personal finances in pursuit of a big break while being exploited in a perverse psychological game spanning the globe.
The scam eventually drew the attention of veteran investigative journalist of The Hollywood Reporter and dedicated private investigator Nicole Kotsianas, formerly of K2 Integrity, who...
- 4/15/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Best Picture favorite “Oppenheimer” and “The Holdovers” were the drama and comedy editing winners at the 74th Ace Eddie Awards, March 3 at UCLA’s Royce Hall. “Oppenheimer” editor Jennifer Lame is now a step closer to winning the Oscar for deftly balancing Christopher Nolan’s interlocking, subjective POVs of J. Robert Oppenheimer (Best Actor nominee Cillian Murphy) in color and adversary Admiral Lewis Strauss (Best Supporting Actor nominee Robert Downey Jr.) in black-and-white.
The other Oscar nominees are “The Holdovers” (edited by Ace president Kevin Tent), Killers of the Flower Moon,” “Anatomy of Fall,” and “Poor Things.”
“Spider-Man: Across the Universe” won the animation award, “Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie” earned theatrical documentary honors, and “Escaping Twin Flames” took the non-theatrical prize.
TV editing winners included “The Last of Us” for drama series, “Beef” for limited series, “How I Met Your Father” for multi-camera comedy series, “The Bear” for single-camera comedy series,...
The other Oscar nominees are “The Holdovers” (edited by Ace president Kevin Tent), Killers of the Flower Moon,” “Anatomy of Fall,” and “Poor Things.”
“Spider-Man: Across the Universe” won the animation award, “Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie” earned theatrical documentary honors, and “Escaping Twin Flames” took the non-theatrical prize.
TV editing winners included “The Last of Us” for drama series, “Beef” for limited series, “How I Met Your Father” for multi-camera comedy series, “The Bear” for single-camera comedy series,...
- 3/4/2024
- by Bill Desowitz
- Indiewire
Universal’s Oppenheimer and Focus Features’ The Holdovers won the top theatrical prizes Sunday at the 74th Annual Ace Eddie Awards, presented by the American Cinema Editors at UCLA’s Royce Hall.
Ace president Kevin Tent, who presided over the event, won best edited feature film, comedy, for The Holdovers, while the drama feature award went to Oppenheimer editor Jennifer Lame.
Other theatrical winners include animated feature winner Michael Andrews for Sony’s Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and documentary winner Michael Harte for Apple’s Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie. Television winners include The Bear‘s Joanna Naugle, who won for the acclaimed episode “Fishes” that featured a star-studded lineup of guest actors led by Jamie Lee Curtis; The Last of Us‘ Timothy A. Good, for the episode “Long, Long Time;” Beef‘s Harry Yoon and Laura Zempel; and How I Met Your Father‘s Russell Griffin.
The team...
Ace president Kevin Tent, who presided over the event, won best edited feature film, comedy, for The Holdovers, while the drama feature award went to Oppenheimer editor Jennifer Lame.
Other theatrical winners include animated feature winner Michael Andrews for Sony’s Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and documentary winner Michael Harte for Apple’s Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie. Television winners include The Bear‘s Joanna Naugle, who won for the acclaimed episode “Fishes” that featured a star-studded lineup of guest actors led by Jamie Lee Curtis; The Last of Us‘ Timothy A. Good, for the episode “Long, Long Time;” Beef‘s Harry Yoon and Laura Zempel; and How I Met Your Father‘s Russell Griffin.
The team...
- 3/4/2024
- by Tyler Coates
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The 60th Cinema Audio Society Awards named Universal’s Oppenheimer the winner of its marquee Live Action Motion Picture category Saturday at its annual ceremony honoring the year’s best in feature film and TV sound mixing.
The victory gives the Christopher Nolan epic about the creator of the atomic bomb a leg up leading into the Oscars; it is nominated in Sound category among its leading 13 overall nominations.
This year’s marquee Cas Live Action Motion Picture category featured sound artisans from two of the five of this year’s Best Sound Oscar nominees in Oppenheimer and Netflix’s Maestro. They were joined in tonight’s race by Warner Bros’ Barbie, Neon’s Ferrari and Apple’s Killers of the Flower Moon.
Last year, Paramount’s Top Gun: Maverick won in the category. It went on to repeat the feat at the Oscars.
In addition to Oppenheimer and Maestro,...
The victory gives the Christopher Nolan epic about the creator of the atomic bomb a leg up leading into the Oscars; it is nominated in Sound category among its leading 13 overall nominations.
This year’s marquee Cas Live Action Motion Picture category featured sound artisans from two of the five of this year’s Best Sound Oscar nominees in Oppenheimer and Netflix’s Maestro. They were joined in tonight’s race by Warner Bros’ Barbie, Neon’s Ferrari and Apple’s Killers of the Flower Moon.
Last year, Paramount’s Top Gun: Maverick won in the category. It went on to repeat the feat at the Oscars.
In addition to Oppenheimer and Maestro,...
- 3/3/2024
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Sky has acquired UK rights to true-crime documentary series Inheritance: The Jersey Murders, which has been six years in the making.
The under-the-radar three-part series is set amidst the 1987 Great Storm on the island of Jersey, where Elizabeth and Nicholas Newall vanish. Suspicion falls on their sons, Roderick and Mark, when blood is found, leading to a murder investigation. Roderick evades the police but is eventually apprehended off the coast of Africa, while Mark is arrested in Europe. Legal complexities result in a secret deal: Roderick serves 12 years for double murder, while Mark serves 22 months and inherits the entire Newall fortune. More than three decades later, this three-part documentary uses 70 hours of unheard taped recordings between the brothers to reveal new insight and uncovers how Mark Newall went on to co-found a major e-commerce company.
The limited series was directed and produced by Eloise Singer at Singer Studios and...
The under-the-radar three-part series is set amidst the 1987 Great Storm on the island of Jersey, where Elizabeth and Nicholas Newall vanish. Suspicion falls on their sons, Roderick and Mark, when blood is found, leading to a murder investigation. Roderick evades the police but is eventually apprehended off the coast of Africa, while Mark is arrested in Europe. Legal complexities result in a secret deal: Roderick serves 12 years for double murder, while Mark serves 22 months and inherits the entire Newall fortune. More than three decades later, this three-part documentary uses 70 hours of unheard taped recordings between the brothers to reveal new insight and uncovers how Mark Newall went on to co-found a major e-commerce company.
The limited series was directed and produced by Eloise Singer at Singer Studios and...
- 2/29/2024
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
The 2024 American Cinema Editors (Ace) Eddie Award nominations have been unveiled.
As announced today, January 25, the 74th Annual Ace Eddie Awards will recognize Thelma Schoonmaker’s work on “Killers of the Flower Moon,” Jennifer Lame’s editing skills on “Oppenheimer,” Nick Houy’s vision for “Barbie,” Laurent Sénéchal for “Anatomy of a Fall,” and more nominees across drama and comedy.
The annual awards ceremony honors outstanding editing in 14 categories of film, television, and documentaries. The winners will be announced live during the Ace Eddie Awards on Sunday, March 3, 2024 at UCLA’s Royce Hall at a special brunch celebration, with “Hairspray” actress, drag queen, and queer activist Nina West hosting.
TV nominees include “The Bear,” “Succession,” “Barry,” “Ahsoka,” “The Last of Us,” and “Beef.”
“Hairspray” director John Waters will receive the Ace Golden Eddie Filmmaker of the Year Award, which recognizes filmmakers who exemplify distinguished achievement in the art and business of film.
As announced today, January 25, the 74th Annual Ace Eddie Awards will recognize Thelma Schoonmaker’s work on “Killers of the Flower Moon,” Jennifer Lame’s editing skills on “Oppenheimer,” Nick Houy’s vision for “Barbie,” Laurent Sénéchal for “Anatomy of a Fall,” and more nominees across drama and comedy.
The annual awards ceremony honors outstanding editing in 14 categories of film, television, and documentaries. The winners will be announced live during the Ace Eddie Awards on Sunday, March 3, 2024 at UCLA’s Royce Hall at a special brunch celebration, with “Hairspray” actress, drag queen, and queer activist Nina West hosting.
TV nominees include “The Bear,” “Succession,” “Barry,” “Ahsoka,” “The Last of Us,” and “Beef.”
“Hairspray” director John Waters will receive the Ace Golden Eddie Filmmaker of the Year Award, which recognizes filmmakers who exemplify distinguished achievement in the art and business of film.
- 1/25/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Exclusive: Topic Studios, the award-winning production company behind titles like Theater Camp and 100 Foot Wave, has laid off over 20 employees, multiple sources tell Deadline. Employees were notified on Tuesday, and we hear that almost all divisions are affected, with all of those working on the TV side being cut.
A company spokesperson emphasizes that despite changes being made when it comes to the small-screen arena, “Topic Studios continues to produce television programs. This week’s staff changes have not impacted the multiple scripted and non-scripted television projects in production and development. While our scripted television strategy will be evolving, we plan to increase investment in this area.”
The layoffs come at a time of general turbulence in entertainment, which is still reeling from last summer’s double strikes and the pandemic that preceded it. Other media companies hit with mass layoffs just recently include Amazon, Hallmark Media, Great American Media,...
A company spokesperson emphasizes that despite changes being made when it comes to the small-screen arena, “Topic Studios continues to produce television programs. This week’s staff changes have not impacted the multiple scripted and non-scripted television projects in production and development. While our scripted television strategy will be evolving, we plan to increase investment in this area.”
The layoffs come at a time of general turbulence in entertainment, which is still reeling from last summer’s double strikes and the pandemic that preceded it. Other media companies hit with mass layoffs just recently include Amazon, Hallmark Media, Great American Media,...
- 1/12/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
After being delayed for months due to the writers and actors strikes, the 2023 Creative Arts Emmy Awards finally took place on the first weekend of 2024, with ceremonies on Saturday and Sunday evening. Scroll down for the results in all 98 categories.
On January 6, 49 awards were given out for the best achievements in various aspects of comedy, drama and limited series and telefilms. Another 49 awards were handed out on January 7 for nonfiction,reality, and variety fare. The final 25 awards will be doled out on January 15 during the primetime ceremony on Fox.
Programs
Animated
The Simpsons
Commercial
Apple — The Greatest Accessibility
Documentary/Nonfiction Series
The 1619 Project
Documentary/Nonfiction Special
Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie
Emerging Media
For All Mankind – Season 3 Experience
Exceptional Merit in Documentary Filmmaking
The Territory
Game Show
Jeopardy!
Nonfiction Series/Special
Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy
Short Form – Animated Program
Short Form – Comedy/Drama/Variety Series
I...
On January 6, 49 awards were given out for the best achievements in various aspects of comedy, drama and limited series and telefilms. Another 49 awards were handed out on January 7 for nonfiction,reality, and variety fare. The final 25 awards will be doled out on January 15 during the primetime ceremony on Fox.
Programs
Animated
The Simpsons
Commercial
Apple — The Greatest Accessibility
Documentary/Nonfiction Series
The 1619 Project
Documentary/Nonfiction Special
Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie
Emerging Media
For All Mankind – Season 3 Experience
Exceptional Merit in Documentary Filmmaking
The Territory
Game Show
Jeopardy!
Nonfiction Series/Special
Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy
Short Form – Animated Program
Short Form – Comedy/Drama/Variety Series
I...
- 1/8/2024
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
The Producers Guild of America (PGA) announced its 2024 nominees in the sports, children’s and shortform categories.
Netflix’s Beckham and season 2 of HBO’s 100 Foot Wave were among the nominees in the outstanding sports program category, while Goosebumps and The Velveteen Rabbit were nominated in the children’s category. Carpool Karaoke season 5 and I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson season 3 received nods in the shortform category.
Winners of these categories will be announced during the week of Feb. 19. Remaining nominations in the motion picture, animated motion picture, television series/specials, limited or anthology series TV and streaming motion pictures will be announced on Jan. 12. The winners of these categories will be announced at the Producers Guild Awards on Feb. 25.
Special honors will also be presented to Martin Scorsese (David O. Selznick Achievement Award), with recipients of the Norman Lear Achievement Award, Milestone Award and Stanley Kramer Award to be announced soon.
Netflix’s Beckham and season 2 of HBO’s 100 Foot Wave were among the nominees in the outstanding sports program category, while Goosebumps and The Velveteen Rabbit were nominated in the children’s category. Carpool Karaoke season 5 and I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson season 3 received nods in the shortform category.
Winners of these categories will be announced during the week of Feb. 19. Remaining nominations in the motion picture, animated motion picture, television series/specials, limited or anthology series TV and streaming motion pictures will be announced on Jan. 12. The winners of these categories will be announced at the Producers Guild Awards on Feb. 25.
Special honors will also be presented to Martin Scorsese (David O. Selznick Achievement Award), with recipients of the Norman Lear Achievement Award, Milestone Award and Stanley Kramer Award to be announced soon.
- 12/15/2023
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Producers Guild of America has revealed nominees in the Sports, Children’s and Short Form categories for its upcoming awards. Winners will be announced in Los Angeles and New York at the Guild’s nominee events the week of February 19. Exact dates and location will be announced soon.
The 2024 Producers Guild Awards nominees in the Sports, Children’s and Short Form categories are listed below; the PGA says it does vet the individual producers of Sports, Children’s and Short Form Television Programs.
Outstanding Sports Program
“100 Foot Wave” (S2)
“Beckham” (S1)
“Formula 1: Drive to Survive” (S5)
“Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the New York Jets” (S18)
“Shaun White: The Last Run” (S1)
Outstanding Children’s Program
“Goosebumps” (S1)
“Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai” (S1)
“Sesame Street” (S53)
“Star Wars: The Bad Batch” (S2)
“The Velveteen Rabbit”
Outstanding Short-Form Program
“Carpool Karaoke” (S5C)
“I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson...
The 2024 Producers Guild Awards nominees in the Sports, Children’s and Short Form categories are listed below; the PGA says it does vet the individual producers of Sports, Children’s and Short Form Television Programs.
Outstanding Sports Program
“100 Foot Wave” (S2)
“Beckham” (S1)
“Formula 1: Drive to Survive” (S5)
“Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the New York Jets” (S18)
“Shaun White: The Last Run” (S1)
Outstanding Children’s Program
“Goosebumps” (S1)
“Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai” (S1)
“Sesame Street” (S53)
“Star Wars: The Bad Batch” (S2)
“The Velveteen Rabbit”
Outstanding Short-Form Program
“Carpool Karaoke” (S5C)
“I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson...
- 12/15/2023
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
The Producers Guild has revealed more nominees for its 35th annual Producers Guild Awards, this time for the Sports, Children’s and Short Form categories. See the list below.
Winners will be honored at the 2024 Producers Guild Awards on Sunday, February 25. Details about the location and timing will come at a later date. The PGA’s nominees for Theatrical, Animated and Streamed/Televised Films; TV Series/Specials will be announced on January 12.
At the 2023 PGA Awards, Sesame Street won Outstanding Children’s Program, Outstanding Sports Program went to the documentary Tony Hawk: Until the Wheels Fall Off, and Only Murders in the Building: One Killer Question took the Original Short Form Program prize.
The nonprofit Producers Guild of America represents, protects and promotes the interests of more than 8,400 producers spanning film, television and emerging media. Its Producers Guild Awards honors excellence in motion picture and television productions, as well as...
Winners will be honored at the 2024 Producers Guild Awards on Sunday, February 25. Details about the location and timing will come at a later date. The PGA’s nominees for Theatrical, Animated and Streamed/Televised Films; TV Series/Specials will be announced on January 12.
At the 2023 PGA Awards, Sesame Street won Outstanding Children’s Program, Outstanding Sports Program went to the documentary Tony Hawk: Until the Wheels Fall Off, and Only Murders in the Building: One Killer Question took the Original Short Form Program prize.
The nonprofit Producers Guild of America represents, protects and promotes the interests of more than 8,400 producers spanning film, television and emerging media. Its Producers Guild Awards honors excellence in motion picture and television productions, as well as...
- 12/15/2023
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
The Producers Guild of America has officially announced its first wave of 2024 nominees ahead of the final round of voting for the 35th annual PGA Awards.
Comprised of more than 8,400 producers, the guild first nominated seven documentaries for the Outstanding Producer of Documentary Motion Pictures category at the 35th annual Producers Guild of America Awards on February 25.
“American Symphony,” “20 Days in Mariupol,” “The Disappearance of Shere Hite,” “Beyond Utopia,” “The Mother of All Lies,” “Squaring the Circle,” and “Smoke Sauna Sisterhood” are the nominees. “20 Days in Mariupol” and “Beyond Utopia” additionally placed in IndieWire’s critics survey of the best films of the year. Last year, “Navalny” producers Odessa Rae, Diane Becker, Melanie Miller and Shane Boris were honored with the PGA Award and went on to win the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.
The PGA Award nominees for Sports, Children’s and Short Form Television Programs were then announced,...
Comprised of more than 8,400 producers, the guild first nominated seven documentaries for the Outstanding Producer of Documentary Motion Pictures category at the 35th annual Producers Guild of America Awards on February 25.
“American Symphony,” “20 Days in Mariupol,” “The Disappearance of Shere Hite,” “Beyond Utopia,” “The Mother of All Lies,” “Squaring the Circle,” and “Smoke Sauna Sisterhood” are the nominees. “20 Days in Mariupol” and “Beyond Utopia” additionally placed in IndieWire’s critics survey of the best films of the year. Last year, “Navalny” producers Odessa Rae, Diane Becker, Melanie Miller and Shane Boris were honored with the PGA Award and went on to win the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.
The PGA Award nominees for Sports, Children’s and Short Form Television Programs were then announced,...
- 12/15/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
With the streaming bubble bursting and entertainment companies retooling their vision for the future of television, it seems like every new day yields a polarizing series cancellation. From viewership stats to marketing pitfalls and budgetary concerns, TV series are seeing the plug pulled at a seemingly faster rate than ever before — in some cases, after production has been completed and even before they’ve had a chance to air.
For example, after outcry over recently canned series like “1899,” “First Kill” and “Warrior Nun,” Netflix’s new co-ceos Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters said they have never canceled a “successful show.” Platforms like AMC, Starz, Showtime and HBO Max have pulled shows despite having the majority of filming finished or nearly done so. And for Hulu, journalists and audiences raised disappointment following the cancellation of “Reboot.”
At the same time, some shows across networks and streamers are coming to a close; conversely,...
For example, after outcry over recently canned series like “1899,” “First Kill” and “Warrior Nun,” Netflix’s new co-ceos Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters said they have never canceled a “successful show.” Platforms like AMC, Starz, Showtime and HBO Max have pulled shows despite having the majority of filming finished or nearly done so. And for Hulu, journalists and audiences raised disappointment following the cancellation of “Reboot.”
At the same time, some shows across networks and streamers are coming to a close; conversely,...
- 10/5/2023
- by Loree Seitz
- The Wrap
Documentary producer Lauren Haber has joined Amplify Pictures as its head of documentary, a newly created role at the studio.
Amplify is an independent television studio founded back in 2018 by “Fleabag” producer Joe Lewis. The studio recently released Season 2 of HBO’s docuseries “100 Foot Wave” which follows surf legend Garrett McNamara, who broke the record for the largest wave ever surfed. The series earned six Emmy nods this season including a nomination for outstanding documentary or nonfiction series.
“I was immediately struck by the ambition, integrity and collaborative spirit that Joe, Rachel and Colin radiate and bring into everything they do at Amplify Pictures,” Haber said in a statement. “The company’s fresh perspective and focus on innovation in the documentary space is absolutely thrilling for me to step into. I’m honored and excited to build Amplify Pictures’ global documentary slate, working with visionary filmmakers to tell stories that surprise and entertain,...
Amplify is an independent television studio founded back in 2018 by “Fleabag” producer Joe Lewis. The studio recently released Season 2 of HBO’s docuseries “100 Foot Wave” which follows surf legend Garrett McNamara, who broke the record for the largest wave ever surfed. The series earned six Emmy nods this season including a nomination for outstanding documentary or nonfiction series.
“I was immediately struck by the ambition, integrity and collaborative spirit that Joe, Rachel and Colin radiate and bring into everything they do at Amplify Pictures,” Haber said in a statement. “The company’s fresh perspective and focus on innovation in the documentary space is absolutely thrilling for me to step into. I’m honored and excited to build Amplify Pictures’ global documentary slate, working with visionary filmmakers to tell stories that surprise and entertain,...
- 9/20/2023
- by Sophia Scorziello
- Variety Film + TV
Veteran documentary producer Lauren Haber has been appointed to the newly created role of Head of Documentary at Amplify Pictures, the award-winning studio announced on Wednesday.
In her new position, Haber will be responsible for overseeing the company’s current slate of documentary projects and expanding its doc portfolio of globally commercial, filmmaker-driven projects with an emphasis on ongoing series and IP creation. The hiring comes at a dynamic time for Amplify, which has continued to build out its team and slate of global content following an infusion of private equity capital.
Haber comes to the company after serving as VP of Production at Impact Partners, where she curated and supported their slate of independent documentary projects including 32 Sounds directed by Sam Green, Another Body directed by Sophie Compton and Reuben Hamlyn, Peabody winner Aftershock directed by Paula Eiselt & Tonya Lewis Lee, Paper & Glue directed by Jr, and the three-part HBO series Nuclear Family,...
In her new position, Haber will be responsible for overseeing the company’s current slate of documentary projects and expanding its doc portfolio of globally commercial, filmmaker-driven projects with an emphasis on ongoing series and IP creation. The hiring comes at a dynamic time for Amplify, which has continued to build out its team and slate of global content following an infusion of private equity capital.
Haber comes to the company after serving as VP of Production at Impact Partners, where she curated and supported their slate of independent documentary projects including 32 Sounds directed by Sam Green, Another Body directed by Sophie Compton and Reuben Hamlyn, Peabody winner Aftershock directed by Paula Eiselt & Tonya Lewis Lee, Paper & Glue directed by Jr, and the three-part HBO series Nuclear Family,...
- 9/20/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Executive most recently was VP of production at Impact Partners.
Amplify Pictures has appointed veteran documentary producer and recent VP of production at Impact Partners Lauren Haber to the new role of head of documentary.
Haber is based in New York and reports to Amsterdam-based Rachel Eggebeen, who announced the hire on Wednesday and is Amplify Pictures’ chief content officer overseeing the scripted and unscripted slate, including the eight-time Emmy-nominated HBO docuseries 100 Foot Wave.
In her new role Haber will oversee Amplify’s slate of documentary projects and expand the portfolio through universally appealing commercial projects with an emphasis...
Amplify Pictures has appointed veteran documentary producer and recent VP of production at Impact Partners Lauren Haber to the new role of head of documentary.
Haber is based in New York and reports to Amsterdam-based Rachel Eggebeen, who announced the hire on Wednesday and is Amplify Pictures’ chief content officer overseeing the scripted and unscripted slate, including the eight-time Emmy-nominated HBO docuseries 100 Foot Wave.
In her new role Haber will oversee Amplify’s slate of documentary projects and expand the portfolio through universally appealing commercial projects with an emphasis...
- 9/20/2023
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety senior awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual contender. As other formal (and informal) polls suggest, competitions are fluid and subject to change based on buzz and events. Predictions are updated every Thursday.
Visit the prediction pages for the respective ceremonies via the links below:
Oscars | Emmys | Grammys | Tonys
2023 Emmy Predictions:
Outstanding Documentary of Nonfiction (Series) “Harry & Meghan” was directed by Liz Garbus.
Weekly Commentary: A tight race ensues for acclaimed documentaries. Ken Burns’ powerful “The U.S. and the Holocaust” which premiered at Telluride 2022 before hitting television screens, is a favorite in the category.
Read: Variety’s...
Visit the prediction pages for the respective ceremonies via the links below:
Oscars | Emmys | Grammys | Tonys
2023 Emmy Predictions:
Outstanding Documentary of Nonfiction (Series) “Harry & Meghan” was directed by Liz Garbus.
Weekly Commentary: A tight race ensues for acclaimed documentaries. Ken Burns’ powerful “The U.S. and the Holocaust” which premiered at Telluride 2022 before hitting television screens, is a favorite in the category.
Read: Variety’s...
- 8/28/2023
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
We will update this article throughout the season, along with all our predictions, so make sure to keep checking IndieWire for the latest news from the 2023 Emmys race. The nomination round of voting takes place from June 15 to June 26, with the official Emmy nominations announced Wednesday, July 12. Afterward, final voting commences August 17 and ends the night of August 28. The 75th annual Primetime Emmy Awards will now take place Monday, January 15, live on Fox at 8:00 p.m. Et/ 5:00 p.m. Pt.
See our previous thoughts on what to expect at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards here.
The State of the Race
Months of predictions often lead to plenty of last minute second guessing, but it does seem like HBO has given enough of a last minute boost to “100 Foot Wave” Season 2 for it to go all the way. Again, it really said something last year that the exhilarating...
See our previous thoughts on what to expect at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards here.
The State of the Race
Months of predictions often lead to plenty of last minute second guessing, but it does seem like HBO has given enough of a last minute boost to “100 Foot Wave” Season 2 for it to go all the way. Again, it really said something last year that the exhilarating...
- 8/25/2023
- by Marcus Jones
- Indiewire
100 Foot Wave will continue looking for big waves on HBO. The cable network has renewed the surfing docuseries for a third season. Featuring surfing legend Garrett McNamara, his wife Nicole, and their friends, the series revolves around the hunt for big waves in Nazaré, Portugal. The second season finished airing in May and has been nominated for six Emmy Awards.
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- 8/24/2023
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
HBO’s confirmed 100 Foot Wave will continue to wow surfers and non-surfers alike, renewing the documentary series for a third season. “We couldn’t be more excited to continue the journey with our incredible surfers and crew,” said director Chris Smith. “HBO have been amazing partners. Endlessly grateful for their enthusiasm, support, and creative collaboration.”
Season two premiered on April 16, 2023 and earned six Emmy nominations in categories including Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series, Outstanding Cinematography for a Nonfiction Program, Outstanding Picture Editing for a Nonfiction Program, and Outstanding Writing for a Nonfiction Program. The renewal announcement didn’t indicate when season three is expected to arrive.
Garrett McNamara pictured in ‘100 Foot Wave’ season 2 (Photograph by Hélio António/HBO)
The docuseries follows big wave surfing legend Garrett McNamara, his wife, Nicole, and their friends and fellow surfers in Nazaré, Portugal as they push the boundaries of their sport and...
Season two premiered on April 16, 2023 and earned six Emmy nominations in categories including Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series, Outstanding Cinematography for a Nonfiction Program, Outstanding Picture Editing for a Nonfiction Program, and Outstanding Writing for a Nonfiction Program. The renewal announcement didn’t indicate when season three is expected to arrive.
Garrett McNamara pictured in ‘100 Foot Wave’ season 2 (Photograph by Hélio António/HBO)
The docuseries follows big wave surfing legend Garrett McNamara, his wife, Nicole, and their friends and fellow surfers in Nazaré, Portugal as they push the boundaries of their sport and...
- 8/23/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Fans of Poker Face will soon be able to add the Peacock mystery series to their physical media collection.
The Natasha Lyonne-starring show will be released on DVD and Blu-ray on Tuesday, Sept. 12, via Paramount Home Entertainment. The set include will include all 10 episodes from Season 1.
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Directed by Rian Johnson (Knives Out), Poker Face stars Emmy Award nominee Lyonne as Charlie,...
The Natasha Lyonne-starring show will be released on DVD and Blu-ray on Tuesday, Sept. 12, via Paramount Home Entertainment. The set include will include all 10 episodes from Season 1.
More from TVLineAnd Just Like That Renewed for Season 3Frasier Revival Gets Streaming Release Date, CBS Broadcast - Watch 'Tossed Salads & Scrambled Eggs' Announcement VideoAll Rise to End With Season 3 - Find Out When the Final Episodes Will Air
Directed by Rian Johnson (Knives Out), Poker Face stars Emmy Award nominee Lyonne as Charlie,...
- 8/23/2023
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
Exclusive: HBO is renewing 100 Foot Wave for a third season, the network’s critically acclaimed documentary series built around famed big wave surfer Garrett McNamara.
The news comes as season 2 of the show directed and executive produced by Chris Smith competes for six Emmys, the most earned by any documentary series this year. Among its nominations are Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series and Outstanding Cinematography for a Nonfiction Program. Season 1 of the show won an Emmy for its cinematography, which captured McNamara and other elite surfers testing their skills on titanic walls of water off the coast of Portugal.
Crowds gather at Nazaré, Portugal to watch surfers take on immense waves.
“100 Foot Wave chronicles the adventures of big wave surfing legend Garrett McNamara, his wife, Nicole, and their nucleus of friends and fellow surfers in Nazaré, Portugal as they push the boundaries of their sport and the limits of their minds and bodies,...
The news comes as season 2 of the show directed and executive produced by Chris Smith competes for six Emmys, the most earned by any documentary series this year. Among its nominations are Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series and Outstanding Cinematography for a Nonfiction Program. Season 1 of the show won an Emmy for its cinematography, which captured McNamara and other elite surfers testing their skills on titanic walls of water off the coast of Portugal.
Crowds gather at Nazaré, Portugal to watch surfers take on immense waves.
“100 Foot Wave chronicles the adventures of big wave surfing legend Garrett McNamara, his wife, Nicole, and their nucleus of friends and fellow surfers in Nazaré, Portugal as they push the boundaries of their sport and the limits of their minds and bodies,...
- 8/23/2023
- by Matthew Carey
- Deadline Film + TV
Please Note: This forecast, assembled by The Hollywood Reporter’s executive editor of awards coverage Scott Feinberg, reflects his best attempt to predict the behavior of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, not his personal preferences. He arrives at these standings by drawing upon consultations with voters and strategists, analysis of marketing and campaigns, results of awards that precede the Emmys and the history of the Emmys itself.
*Best Drama Series*
Projected Standings
Succession (HBO/Max)
The White Lotus (HBO/Max)
The Last of Us (HBO/Max)
Better Call Saul (AMC)
House of the Dragon (HBO/Max)
Andor (Disney+)
The Crown (Netflix)
Yellowjackets (Showtime)
*Best Comedy Series*
Projected Standings
The Bear (FX)
Ted Lasso (Apple TV+)
Abbott Elementary (ABC)
Barry (HBO/Max)
Jury Duty (Amazon Freevee)
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Amazon)
Only Murders in the Building (Hulu)
Wednesday (Netflix)
*Best Limited Or Anthology Series*
Projected Standings
Beef (Netflix)
Dahmer...
*Best Drama Series*
Projected Standings
Succession (HBO/Max)
The White Lotus (HBO/Max)
The Last of Us (HBO/Max)
Better Call Saul (AMC)
House of the Dragon (HBO/Max)
Andor (Disney+)
The Crown (Netflix)
Yellowjackets (Showtime)
*Best Comedy Series*
Projected Standings
The Bear (FX)
Ted Lasso (Apple TV+)
Abbott Elementary (ABC)
Barry (HBO/Max)
Jury Duty (Amazon Freevee)
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Amazon)
Only Murders in the Building (Hulu)
Wednesday (Netflix)
*Best Limited Or Anthology Series*
Projected Standings
Beef (Netflix)
Dahmer...
- 8/21/2023
- by Scott Feinberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Please Note: This forecast, assembled by The Hollywood Reporter’s executive editor of awards coverage Scott Feinberg, reflects his best attempt to predict the behavior of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, not his personal preferences. He arrives at these standings by drawing upon consultations with voters and strategists, analysis of marketing and campaigns, results of awards that precede the Emmys and the history of the Emmys itself.
*Best Drama Series*
Projected Standings
Succession (HBO/Max)
The White Lotus (HBO/Max)
The Last of Us (HBO/Max)
Better Call Saul (AMC)
House of the Dragon (HBO/Max)
Andor (Disney+)
The Crown (Netflix)
Yellowjackets (Showtime)
*Best Comedy Series*
Projected Standings
The Bear (FX)
Ted Lasso (Apple TV+)
Abbott Elementary (ABC)
Barry (HBO/Max)
Jury Duty (Amazon Freevee)
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Amazon)
Only Murders in the Building (Hulu)
Wednesday (Netflix)
*Best Limited Or Anthology Series*
Projected Standings
Beef (Netflix)
Dahmer...
*Best Drama Series*
Projected Standings
Succession (HBO/Max)
The White Lotus (HBO/Max)
The Last of Us (HBO/Max)
Better Call Saul (AMC)
House of the Dragon (HBO/Max)
Andor (Disney+)
The Crown (Netflix)
Yellowjackets (Showtime)
*Best Comedy Series*
Projected Standings
The Bear (FX)
Ted Lasso (Apple TV+)
Abbott Elementary (ABC)
Barry (HBO/Max)
Jury Duty (Amazon Freevee)
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Amazon)
Only Murders in the Building (Hulu)
Wednesday (Netflix)
*Best Limited Or Anthology Series*
Projected Standings
Beef (Netflix)
Dahmer...
- 8/16/2023
- by Scott Feinberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Please Note: This forecast, assembled by The Hollywood Reporter’s executive editor of awards coverage Scott Feinberg, reflects his best attempt to predict the behavior of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, not his personal preferences. He arrives at these standings by drawing upon consultations with voters and strategists, analysis of marketing and campaigns, results of awards that precede the Emmys and the history of the Emmys itself.
*Best Drama Series*
Projected Standings
Succession (HBO/Max)
The White Lotus (HBO/Max)
The Last of Us (HBO/Max)
Better Call Saul (AMC)
House of the Dragon (HBO/Max)
Andor (Disney+)
The Crown (Netflix)
Yellowjackets (Showtime)
*Best Comedy Series*
Projected Standings
The Bear (FX)
Ted Lasso (Apple TV+)
Abbott Elementary (ABC)
Barry (HBO/Max)
Jury Duty (Amazon Freevee)
Only Murders in the Building (Hulu)
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Amazon)
Wednesday (Netflix)
*Best Limited Or Anthology Series*
Projected Standings
Beef (Netflix)
Dahmer...
*Best Drama Series*
Projected Standings
Succession (HBO/Max)
The White Lotus (HBO/Max)
The Last of Us (HBO/Max)
Better Call Saul (AMC)
House of the Dragon (HBO/Max)
Andor (Disney+)
The Crown (Netflix)
Yellowjackets (Showtime)
*Best Comedy Series*
Projected Standings
The Bear (FX)
Ted Lasso (Apple TV+)
Abbott Elementary (ABC)
Barry (HBO/Max)
Jury Duty (Amazon Freevee)
Only Murders in the Building (Hulu)
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Amazon)
Wednesday (Netflix)
*Best Limited Or Anthology Series*
Projected Standings
Beef (Netflix)
Dahmer...
- 8/10/2023
- by Scott Feinberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Documentary Or Nonfiction Series
100 Foot Wave (HBO)
100 Foot Wave (HBO)
Chris Smith’s program about big-wave surfers is nominated for the second consecutive year (it won for cinematography last year). Season two features half as many episodes but still earned six noms — twice as many as the category’s next highest finishers.
The 1619 Project (Hulu)
The 1619 Project (Hulu)
Nikole Hannah-Jones and Oprah Winfrey exec produced this adaptation of the Pulitzer-winning New York Times feature about the role of racism in U.S. history. While certainly hitting the zeitgeist, it’s one of only two nominees without a directing or writing nom.
Dear Mama (FX/Hulu)
Dear Mama (FX/Hulu)
Allen Hughes’ series shares never-before-released audio and video of Tupac Shakur and his mom. Having bowed in May, more recently than any other nominee, it has a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score but is tied for a category...
100 Foot Wave (HBO)
100 Foot Wave (HBO)
Chris Smith’s program about big-wave surfers is nominated for the second consecutive year (it won for cinematography last year). Season two features half as many episodes but still earned six noms — twice as many as the category’s next highest finishers.
The 1619 Project (Hulu)
The 1619 Project (Hulu)
Nikole Hannah-Jones and Oprah Winfrey exec produced this adaptation of the Pulitzer-winning New York Times feature about the role of racism in U.S. history. While certainly hitting the zeitgeist, it’s one of only two nominees without a directing or writing nom.
Dear Mama (FX/Hulu)
Dear Mama (FX/Hulu)
Allen Hughes’ series shares never-before-released audio and video of Tupac Shakur and his mom. Having bowed in May, more recently than any other nominee, it has a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score but is tied for a category...
- 8/8/2023
- by Scott Feinberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Please Note: This forecast, assembled by The Hollywood Reporter’s executive editor of awards coverage Scott Feinberg, reflects his best attempt to predict the behavior of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, not his personal preferences. He arrives at these standings by drawing upon consultations with voters and strategists, analysis of marketing and campaigns, results of awards that precede the Emmys and the history of the Emmys itself.
*Best Drama Series*
Projected Standings
Succession (HBO/Max)
The White Lotus (HBO/Max)
The Last of Us (HBO/Max)
Better Call Saul (AMC)
Yellowjackets (Showtime)
Andor (Disney+)
The Crown (Netflix)
House of the Dragon (HBO/Max)
*Best Comedy Series*
Projected Standings
The Bear (FX)
Ted Lasso (Apple TV+)
Abbott Elementary (ABC)
Barry (HBO/Max)
Jury Duty (Amazon Freevee)
Only Murders in the Building (Hulu)
Wednesday (Netflix)
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Amazon)
*Best Limited Or Anthology Series*
Projected Standings
Beef (Netflix)
Dahmer...
*Best Drama Series*
Projected Standings
Succession (HBO/Max)
The White Lotus (HBO/Max)
The Last of Us (HBO/Max)
Better Call Saul (AMC)
Yellowjackets (Showtime)
Andor (Disney+)
The Crown (Netflix)
House of the Dragon (HBO/Max)
*Best Comedy Series*
Projected Standings
The Bear (FX)
Ted Lasso (Apple TV+)
Abbott Elementary (ABC)
Barry (HBO/Max)
Jury Duty (Amazon Freevee)
Only Murders in the Building (Hulu)
Wednesday (Netflix)
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Amazon)
*Best Limited Or Anthology Series*
Projected Standings
Beef (Netflix)
Dahmer...
- 8/2/2023
- by Scott Feinberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Please Note: This forecast, assembled by The Hollywood Reporter’s executive editor of awards coverage Scott Feinberg, reflects his best attempt to predict the behavior of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, not his personal preferences. He arrives at these standings by drawing upon consultations with voters and strategists, analysis of marketing and campaigns, results of awards that precede the Emmys and the history of the Emmys itself.
*Best Drama Series*
Projected Standings
Succession (HBO/Max)
The White Lotus (HBO/Max)
The Last of Us (HBO/Max)
Better Call Saul (AMC)
Yellowjackets (Showtime)
The Crown (Netflix)
Andor (Disney+)
House of the Dragon (HBO/Max)
*Best Comedy Series*
Projected Standings
Ted Lasso (Apple TV+)
The Bear (FX)
Abbott Elementary (ABC)
Barry (HBO/Max)
Only Murders in the Building (Hulu)
Jury Duty (Amazon Freevee)
Wednesday (Netflix)
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Amazon)
*Best Limited Or Anthology Series*
Projected Standings
Beef (Netflix)
Dahmer...
*Best Drama Series*
Projected Standings
Succession (HBO/Max)
The White Lotus (HBO/Max)
The Last of Us (HBO/Max)
Better Call Saul (AMC)
Yellowjackets (Showtime)
The Crown (Netflix)
Andor (Disney+)
House of the Dragon (HBO/Max)
*Best Comedy Series*
Projected Standings
Ted Lasso (Apple TV+)
The Bear (FX)
Abbott Elementary (ABC)
Barry (HBO/Max)
Only Murders in the Building (Hulu)
Jury Duty (Amazon Freevee)
Wednesday (Netflix)
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Amazon)
*Best Limited Or Anthology Series*
Projected Standings
Beef (Netflix)
Dahmer...
- 7/21/2023
- by Scott Feinberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Innovative methods of getting projects into production was the subject of discussion for a group of top U.S. and European producers, networks and streamers during a debate at the Avp Summit in Trieste.
The panel brought together the likes of Amplify Pictures Cco Rachel Eggebeen, Media Res International head Lars Blomgren, Cattleya Co-CEO Marco Chimenz, Nicola Serra from Palomar, Prime Video’s Davide Nardini and France Télévisions’ Head of International Scripted Series Morad Koufane, who each outlined how their operations could help projects get financed and into production.
Kicking off the session, Eggebeen talked up Amplify’s model of “enhanced acquisitions.” This means independently financing, developing and green light a project for production before selling it to a buyer, who will still be able to “have their fingerprints on it and be involved.”
To date, Amplify, which former Amazon Studios boss Joe Lewis founded last year as an indie,...
The panel brought together the likes of Amplify Pictures Cco Rachel Eggebeen, Media Res International head Lars Blomgren, Cattleya Co-CEO Marco Chimenz, Nicola Serra from Palomar, Prime Video’s Davide Nardini and France Télévisions’ Head of International Scripted Series Morad Koufane, who each outlined how their operations could help projects get financed and into production.
Kicking off the session, Eggebeen talked up Amplify’s model of “enhanced acquisitions.” This means independently financing, developing and green light a project for production before selling it to a buyer, who will still be able to “have their fingerprints on it and be involved.”
To date, Amplify, which former Amazon Studios boss Joe Lewis founded last year as an indie,...
- 7/21/2023
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
In case you somehow managed to dodge all the news reports over the last several weeks, things haven’t been going that great for Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle.
After Spotify terminated its multi-million deal with the pair, a company executive labeled them “f****** grifters” and threatened to reveal an apparently embarrassing conversation he had with the Duke of Sussex when trying to help him come up with podcast ideas. In addition, the fashion house Dior debunked a claim that it was working with the Duchess of Sussex on any campaign. Moreover, the couple’s six-part Netflix docuseries did not receive an Emmy nomination. And on top of that, there’s been no shortage of rumors that the two are having financial problems and are headed for a divorce.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry attend the volleyball on day two of the Invictus Games at Zuiderpark | Patrick van Katwijk/Getty Images
Now,...
After Spotify terminated its multi-million deal with the pair, a company executive labeled them “f****** grifters” and threatened to reveal an apparently embarrassing conversation he had with the Duke of Sussex when trying to help him come up with podcast ideas. In addition, the fashion house Dior debunked a claim that it was working with the Duchess of Sussex on any campaign. Moreover, the couple’s six-part Netflix docuseries did not receive an Emmy nomination. And on top of that, there’s been no shortage of rumors that the two are having financial problems and are headed for a divorce.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry attend the volleyball on day two of the Invictus Games at Zuiderpark | Patrick van Katwijk/Getty Images
Now,...
- 7/21/2023
- by Michelle Kapusta
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Exclusive: After bringing Searchlight Pictures its strongest limited opening since 2019 Oscar winner Jojo Rabbit with the acclaimed musical comedy Theater Camp, Topic Studios has announced an expansion of its creative ranks with the appointment of Jasmine Daghighian to the newly created role of Vice President of Film.
Daghighian comes to Topic from 500 Blows, the production company of Frankie Shaw and Zach Strauss fka Our Lady Productions, and in her new position will help build out the studio’s slate on the film side, shepherding projects from development through completion. She’ll be based out of the company’s NYC headquarters, reporting to Executive Vice President, Film and Documentary, Ryan Heller.
Topic’s hiring of Daghighian follows its appointment of Jennifer Westin to the role of Senior Vice President, Physical Production. An executive formerly overseeing production management for the Original Independent Film division at Netflix, Westin now oversees production for Topic...
Daghighian comes to Topic from 500 Blows, the production company of Frankie Shaw and Zach Strauss fka Our Lady Productions, and in her new position will help build out the studio’s slate on the film side, shepherding projects from development through completion. She’ll be based out of the company’s NYC headquarters, reporting to Executive Vice President, Film and Documentary, Ryan Heller.
Topic’s hiring of Daghighian follows its appointment of Jennifer Westin to the role of Senior Vice President, Physical Production. An executive formerly overseeing production management for the Original Independent Film division at Netflix, Westin now oversees production for Topic...
- 7/18/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
HBO’s “The Last of Us,” the acclaimed dystopian survival drama from showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann, led all Emmys craft categories July 12 with 12 (the first TV Academy recognition for a live-action video game adaptation). Right behind was the streamer’s “The White Lotus” with 11 nominations. Mike White’s vacationing social satire relocated to Sicily and now competes for Best Drama Series after winning Best Anthology/Limited Series for its first season.
“The Mandalorian” followed with nine nominations, a sharp falloff for Season 3 after the Disney+ “Star Wars” juggernaut dominated its first two seasons with 15 and 17 noms, respectively. Also sharing nine noms were Netflix’s popular “Addams Family” spin-off “Wednesday” and the final seasons of “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” (Prime) and “Ted Lasso” (Apple TV+), both up from the previous season.
HBO’s Best Drama Series, “Succession,” gained eight nominations for its final season (with a contemporary costume breakthrough...
“The Mandalorian” followed with nine nominations, a sharp falloff for Season 3 after the Disney+ “Star Wars” juggernaut dominated its first two seasons with 15 and 17 noms, respectively. Also sharing nine noms were Netflix’s popular “Addams Family” spin-off “Wednesday” and the final seasons of “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” (Prime) and “Ted Lasso” (Apple TV+), both up from the previous season.
HBO’s Best Drama Series, “Succession,” gained eight nominations for its final season (with a contemporary costume breakthrough...
- 7/12/2023
- by Bill Desowitz
- Indiewire
The nominations for the 75th Emmy Awards were announced on Wednesday with “Succession” and HBO leading the pack.
Accounting for total Emmys, “Succession” scored 27 nominations, five of which were in major categories. That was then followed by “The Last of Us,” which scored 24 noms, “The White Lotus” with 23, “Barry” with 11 and “House of the Dragon” with eight. “Being Mary Tyler Moore,” “A Black Lady Sketch Show,” “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver,” “The Other Two,” “100 Foot Wave,” “Moonage Daydream,” “Love and Death” and “Perry Mason” also received nominations, bringing the network’s total nominations up to 127.
On the drama side of things, “Succession,” “The Last of Us” and “The White Lotus” stand as the most-nominated frontrunners. For comedies, Apple TV+’s “Ted Lasso” led the pack with 21 nominations followed by Amazon’s “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” (14) and FX’s “The Bear” (13). Finally, Netflix dominated the Limited Series category. Both...
Accounting for total Emmys, “Succession” scored 27 nominations, five of which were in major categories. That was then followed by “The Last of Us,” which scored 24 noms, “The White Lotus” with 23, “Barry” with 11 and “House of the Dragon” with eight. “Being Mary Tyler Moore,” “A Black Lady Sketch Show,” “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver,” “The Other Two,” “100 Foot Wave,” “Moonage Daydream,” “Love and Death” and “Perry Mason” also received nominations, bringing the network’s total nominations up to 127.
On the drama side of things, “Succession,” “The Last of Us” and “The White Lotus” stand as the most-nominated frontrunners. For comedies, Apple TV+’s “Ted Lasso” led the pack with 21 nominations followed by Amazon’s “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” (14) and FX’s “The Bear” (13). Finally, Netflix dominated the Limited Series category. Both...
- 7/12/2023
- by Kayla Cobb
- The Wrap
Please Note: This forecast, assembled by The Hollywood Reporter’s executive editor of awards coverage Scott Feinberg, reflects his best attempt to predict the behavior of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, not his personal preferences. He arrives at these standings by drawing upon consultations with voters and strategists, analysis of marketing and campaigns, results of awards that precede the Emmys and the history of the Emmys itself.
*Best Drama Series*
Projected Nominees
Succession (HBO/Max)
The White Lotus: Sicily (HBO/Max)
The Last of Us (HBO/Max)
Better Call Saul (AMC)
Yellowjackets (Showtime)
The Crown (Netflix)
Andor (Disney+)
House of the Dragon (HBO/Max)
Alternate
The Diplomat (Netflix)
Potential Surprise
The Handmaid’s Tale (Hulu)
Shoulda Been a Contenda
Yellowstone (Paramount)
*Best Comedy Series*
Projected Nominees
Abbott Elementary (ABC)
Ted Lasso (Apple TV+)
The Bear (FX)
Barry (HBO/Max)
Only Murders in the Building (Hulu)
Wednesday (Netflix)
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel...
*Best Drama Series*
Projected Nominees
Succession (HBO/Max)
The White Lotus: Sicily (HBO/Max)
The Last of Us (HBO/Max)
Better Call Saul (AMC)
Yellowjackets (Showtime)
The Crown (Netflix)
Andor (Disney+)
House of the Dragon (HBO/Max)
Alternate
The Diplomat (Netflix)
Potential Surprise
The Handmaid’s Tale (Hulu)
Shoulda Been a Contenda
Yellowstone (Paramount)
*Best Comedy Series*
Projected Nominees
Abbott Elementary (ABC)
Ted Lasso (Apple TV+)
The Bear (FX)
Barry (HBO/Max)
Only Murders in the Building (Hulu)
Wednesday (Netflix)
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel...
- 7/11/2023
- by Scott Feinberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Amplify Pictures, the independent television studio behind HBO’s Emmy-winning “100 Foot Wave,” has made a pair of hires. It has tapped Rachel Eggebeen as its chief content officer and Colin King Miller as its chief operating officer. The veteran executives will take founding partnership roles alongside Amplify Pictures CEO Joe Lewis.
“It’s a time of expansion,” Lewis told Variety in an interview. “We’re growing our team and becoming more global.”
At the same time, Amplify has sold a minority stake to Great Mountain Partners. It is understood that the deal values Amplify at $50 million. The funding will be used to back more production of original series of both the unscripted and scripted variety. Great Mountain Partners previous investments include the Oscar-winning film studio A24, branded content producer Rise Studios and the Vuelta Group, a European film studio.
“Amplify Pictures is one of those opportunities where the combination...
“It’s a time of expansion,” Lewis told Variety in an interview. “We’re growing our team and becoming more global.”
At the same time, Amplify has sold a minority stake to Great Mountain Partners. It is understood that the deal values Amplify at $50 million. The funding will be used to back more production of original series of both the unscripted and scripted variety. Great Mountain Partners previous investments include the Oscar-winning film studio A24, branded content producer Rise Studios and the Vuelta Group, a European film studio.
“Amplify Pictures is one of those opportunities where the combination...
- 7/6/2023
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
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Summer has traditionally been a time for television to take a little break while everyone enjoys a little outdoor time (and maybe heads to the movies), but that’s hardly the case this year. This July is short on splashy debuts but long on old favorites on everything from Prime Video to Hulu and beyond.
You’ll find a few of the more unexpected releases (both theatrical and on your TV screen) below,...
Summer has traditionally been a time for television to take a little break while everyone enjoys a little outdoor time (and maybe heads to the movies), but that’s hardly the case this year. This July is short on splashy debuts but long on old favorites on everything from Prime Video to Hulu and beyond.
You’ll find a few of the more unexpected releases (both theatrical and on your TV screen) below,...
- 6/30/2023
- by Keith Phipps
- Rollingstone.com
Please Note: This forecast, assembled by The Hollywood Reporter’s awards columnist Scott Feinberg, reflects his best attempt to predict the behavior of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, not his personal preferences. He arrives at these standings by drawing upon consultations with voters and strategists, analysis of marketing and campaigns, results of awards that precede the Emmys and the history of the Emmys itself. There will be regular updates to reflect new developments.
*Best Drama Series*
Frontrunners
Succession (HBO/Max)
The White Lotus: Sicily (HBO/Max)
The Last of Us (HBO/Max)
Better Call Saul (AMC)
Yellowjackets (Showtime)
House of the Dragon (HBO/Max)
The Crown (Netflix)
The Diplomat (Netflix)
Major Threats
Andor (Disney+)
The Mandalorian (Disney+)
The Handmaid’s Tale (Hulu)
The Old Man (FX)
1923 (Paramount+)
Yellowstone (Paramount)
Possibilities
Bad Sisters (Apple TV+)
Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story (Netflix) — podcast [Shonda Rhimes]
The Boys (Amazon)
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power...
*Best Drama Series*
Frontrunners
Succession (HBO/Max)
The White Lotus: Sicily (HBO/Max)
The Last of Us (HBO/Max)
Better Call Saul (AMC)
Yellowjackets (Showtime)
House of the Dragon (HBO/Max)
The Crown (Netflix)
The Diplomat (Netflix)
Major Threats
Andor (Disney+)
The Mandalorian (Disney+)
The Handmaid’s Tale (Hulu)
The Old Man (FX)
1923 (Paramount+)
Yellowstone (Paramount)
Possibilities
Bad Sisters (Apple TV+)
Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story (Netflix) — podcast [Shonda Rhimes]
The Boys (Amazon)
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power...
- 6/24/2023
- by Scott Feinberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Please Note: This forecast, assembled by The Hollywood Reporter’s awards columnist Scott Feinberg, reflects his best attempt to predict the behavior of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, not his personal preferences. He arrives at these standings by drawing upon consultations with voters and strategists, analysis of marketing and campaigns, results of awards that precede the Emmys and the history of the Emmys itself. There will be regular updates to reflect new developments.
*Best Drama Series*
Frontrunners
Succession (HBO/Max)
The White Lotus: Sicily (HBO/Max)
The Last of Us (HBO/Max)
Better Call Saul (AMC)
The Crown (Netflix)
Yellowjackets (Showtime)
The Mandalorian (Disney+)
The Diplomat (Netflix)
Major Threats
House of the Dragon (HBO/Max)
Andor (Disney+)
The Handmaid’s Tale (Hulu)
The Old Man (FX)
1923 (Paramount+)
Yellowstone (Paramount)
Possibilities
Bad Sisters (Apple TV+)
Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story (Netflix) — podcast [Shonda Rhimes]
The Boys (Amazon)
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power...
*Best Drama Series*
Frontrunners
Succession (HBO/Max)
The White Lotus: Sicily (HBO/Max)
The Last of Us (HBO/Max)
Better Call Saul (AMC)
The Crown (Netflix)
Yellowjackets (Showtime)
The Mandalorian (Disney+)
The Diplomat (Netflix)
Major Threats
House of the Dragon (HBO/Max)
Andor (Disney+)
The Handmaid’s Tale (Hulu)
The Old Man (FX)
1923 (Paramount+)
Yellowstone (Paramount)
Possibilities
Bad Sisters (Apple TV+)
Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story (Netflix) — podcast [Shonda Rhimes]
The Boys (Amazon)
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power...
- 6/16/2023
- by Scott Feinberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
100 Foot Wave (HBO/Max) 100 Foot Wave
Chris Smith’s show about big-wave surfing is back in contention for its second season, just a year after its first was nominated in this category and won for cinematography. Surfer extraordinaire Garrett McNamara returns with other surfers and their stories, too.
Dear Mama (FX/Hulu) Dear Mama
Allen Hughes, a nominee in this category in 2018 for The Defiant Ones, profiles Tupac Shakur and his activist mom. (jeen-yuhs, which explored Kanye West’s relationship with his mom, was nominated for this award last year.) It attracted the most viewers ever for an FX unscripted show.
Prehistoric Planet (Apple TV+) Prehistoric Planet
Season one of this David Attenborough-narrated study of dinosaurs was snubbed (its VFX is cutting-edge, but some doc purists object to re-creations). However, voters have a track record of embracing nature/animal-related docs in this category.
The 1619 Project (Hulu...
Chris Smith’s show about big-wave surfing is back in contention for its second season, just a year after its first was nominated in this category and won for cinematography. Surfer extraordinaire Garrett McNamara returns with other surfers and their stories, too.
Dear Mama (FX/Hulu) Dear Mama
Allen Hughes, a nominee in this category in 2018 for The Defiant Ones, profiles Tupac Shakur and his activist mom. (jeen-yuhs, which explored Kanye West’s relationship with his mom, was nominated for this award last year.) It attracted the most viewers ever for an FX unscripted show.
Prehistoric Planet (Apple TV+) Prehistoric Planet
Season one of this David Attenborough-narrated study of dinosaurs was snubbed (its VFX is cutting-edge, but some doc purists object to re-creations). However, voters have a track record of embracing nature/animal-related docs in this category.
The 1619 Project (Hulu...
- 6/13/2023
- by Scott Feinberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Please Note: This forecast, assembled by The Hollywood Reporter’s awards columnist Scott Feinberg, reflects his best attempt to predict the behavior of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, not his personal preferences. He arrives at these standings by drawing upon consultations with voters and strategists, analysis of marketing and campaigns, results of awards that precede the Emmys and the history of the Emmys itself. There will be regular updates to reflect new developments.
*Best Drama Series*
Frontrunners
Succession (HBO/Max)
The White Lotus: Sicily (HBO/Max)
The Last of Us (HBO/Max)
Better Call Saul (AMC)
The Crown (Netflix)
Yellowjackets (Showtime)
The Mandalorian (Disney+)
The Diplomat (Netflix)
Major Threats
House of the Dragon (HBO/Max)
Andor (Disney+)
The Handmaid’s Tale (Hulu)
The Old Man (FX)
1923 (Paramount+)
Yellowstone (Paramount)
Bad Sisters (Apple TV+)
Possibilities
The Boys (Amazon)
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (Amazon)
Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story...
*Best Drama Series*
Frontrunners
Succession (HBO/Max)
The White Lotus: Sicily (HBO/Max)
The Last of Us (HBO/Max)
Better Call Saul (AMC)
The Crown (Netflix)
Yellowjackets (Showtime)
The Mandalorian (Disney+)
The Diplomat (Netflix)
Major Threats
House of the Dragon (HBO/Max)
Andor (Disney+)
The Handmaid’s Tale (Hulu)
The Old Man (FX)
1923 (Paramount+)
Yellowstone (Paramount)
Bad Sisters (Apple TV+)
Possibilities
The Boys (Amazon)
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (Amazon)
Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story...
- 6/8/2023
- by Scott Feinberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Please Note: This forecast, assembled by The Hollywood Reporter’s awards columnist Scott Feinberg, reflects his best attempt to predict the behavior of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, not his personal preferences. He arrives at these standings by drawing upon consultations with voters and strategists, analysis of marketing and campaigns, results of awards that precede the Emmys and the history of the Emmys itself. There will be regular updates to reflect new developments.
*Best Drama Series*
Frontrunners
Succession (HBO/Max)
The White Lotus: Sicily (HBO/Max)
The Last of Us (HBO/Max)
Better Call Saul (AMC)
The Crown (Netflix)
Yellowjackets (Showtime)
The Mandalorian (Disney+)
The Diplomat (Netflix)
Major Threats
House of the Dragon (HBO/Max)
The Handmaid’s Tale (Hulu)
1923 (Paramount+)
Yellowstone (Paramount)
Andor (Disney+)
The Old Man (FX)
The Boys (Amazon)
Bad Sisters (Apple TV+)
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (Amazon)
Possibilities
Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story...
*Best Drama Series*
Frontrunners
Succession (HBO/Max)
The White Lotus: Sicily (HBO/Max)
The Last of Us (HBO/Max)
Better Call Saul (AMC)
The Crown (Netflix)
Yellowjackets (Showtime)
The Mandalorian (Disney+)
The Diplomat (Netflix)
Major Threats
House of the Dragon (HBO/Max)
The Handmaid’s Tale (Hulu)
1923 (Paramount+)
Yellowstone (Paramount)
Andor (Disney+)
The Old Man (FX)
The Boys (Amazon)
Bad Sisters (Apple TV+)
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (Amazon)
Possibilities
Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story...
- 6/2/2023
- by Scott Feinberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
HBO’s “100 Foot Wave” offers few visual clues the world outside of the compelling docuseries was in the grips of a 100-year pandemic that will kill millions of people.
The show’s hero and protagonist, Garrett McNamara, was not filmed wearing a mask despite the close quarters of many scenes that are featured in Season 2’s first and second episodes. And he was by no means alone.
But Covid-restricted plane rides to Portugal were soon required as rare early season conditions at Nazaré prompted a reunion of the world’s best big-wave surfers. They included McNamara, Ian Cosenza, Lucas “Chumbo” Chianca and Kai Lenny.
“We saw this big swell on the map,” McNamara said from his house in O’ahu, Hawaii. “It was the best-looking swell that I’ve seen, with the best conditions. And it looked like it was going to be the best waves we’ve ever seen.
The show’s hero and protagonist, Garrett McNamara, was not filmed wearing a mask despite the close quarters of many scenes that are featured in Season 2’s first and second episodes. And he was by no means alone.
But Covid-restricted plane rides to Portugal were soon required as rare early season conditions at Nazaré prompted a reunion of the world’s best big-wave surfers. They included McNamara, Ian Cosenza, Lucas “Chumbo” Chianca and Kai Lenny.
“We saw this big swell on the map,” McNamara said from his house in O’ahu, Hawaii. “It was the best-looking swell that I’ve seen, with the best conditions. And it looked like it was going to be the best waves we’ve ever seen.
- 4/29/2023
- by Jeremy Bailey
- The Wrap
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This story was created in paid partnership with HBO Max.
Record-breaking surf pioneer Garrett McNamara and his fellow world-class athletes chase the biggest waves in the world in season two of 100 Foot Wave.
The HBO original series premieres on April 16 on HBO and will stream simultaneously on HBO Max (which will be rebranded to Max starting May 23). The new season will be accompanied by a podcast hosted by Nicole McNamara.
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Led by an award-winning cinematography team that includes director Chris Smith and executive producer Joe Lewis (who is an Oscar away from Egot status), the Emmy-winning documentary series follows professional big-wave surfers “Gmac” McNamara, Justine Dupont, C.J. Macias, Kai Lenny, newcomer António Laureano and others at the beginning of the season in Nazaré,...
This story was created in paid partnership with HBO Max.
Record-breaking surf pioneer Garrett McNamara and his fellow world-class athletes chase the biggest waves in the world in season two of 100 Foot Wave.
The HBO original series premieres on April 16 on HBO and will stream simultaneously on HBO Max (which will be rebranded to Max starting May 23). The new season will be accompanied by a podcast hosted by Nicole McNamara.
HBO Max Subscription $10 and up monthly
Buy now
Led by an award-winning cinematography team that includes director Chris Smith and executive producer Joe Lewis (who is an Oscar away from Egot status), the Emmy-winning documentary series follows professional big-wave surfers “Gmac” McNamara, Justine Dupont, C.J. Macias, Kai Lenny, newcomer António Laureano and others at the beginning of the season in Nazaré,...
- 4/14/2023
- by THR Staff
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The jokes will extend well past April 1st on HBO and HBO Max.
“Barry” returns for its fourth and final season. After the shocking Season 3 finale which saw Barry (Billy Hader) getting arrested and Cousineau (Henry Winkler) being hailed as a hero, there will be plenty of consequences for both. The dark comedy premieres on April 16 with two episodes.
“A Black Lady Sketch Show” will also bring plenty of laughs when it returns for its fourth season. The sketch comedy series premieres April 14.
On the drama side, the limited series “Love and Death” premieres on April 27. It’s based on the true story of Candy (Elizabeth Olsen) and Pat Montgomery (Patrick Fugit) and Betty (Lily Rabe) and Allan Gore (Jesse Plemons) – two churchgoing couples enjoying their small-town Texas life… until an extramarital affair leads somebody to pick up an axe.
For comic fans, the midseason premiere of the final season...
“Barry” returns for its fourth and final season. After the shocking Season 3 finale which saw Barry (Billy Hader) getting arrested and Cousineau (Henry Winkler) being hailed as a hero, there will be plenty of consequences for both. The dark comedy premieres on April 16 with two episodes.
“A Black Lady Sketch Show” will also bring plenty of laughs when it returns for its fourth season. The sketch comedy series premieres April 14.
On the drama side, the limited series “Love and Death” premieres on April 27. It’s based on the true story of Candy (Elizabeth Olsen) and Pat Montgomery (Patrick Fugit) and Betty (Lily Rabe) and Allan Gore (Jesse Plemons) – two churchgoing couples enjoying their small-town Texas life… until an extramarital affair leads somebody to pick up an axe.
For comic fans, the midseason premiere of the final season...
- 4/1/2023
- by Lawrence Yee
- The Wrap
With its list of new releases for April 2023, HBO Max is premiering the final episodes of two major shows.
First up is the continuation of Titans season 4 on April 13. Returning after a four month hiatus, these next six episodes will be the last go around for HBO Max’s gritty live-action DC series. Arriving three days later on HBO proper is the fourth and final season of Barry. Bill Hader and the rest of the Barry team wrote themselves into a fascinating corner with the conclusion of season 3. And judging by the first teasers for season 4, this final batch of episodes will indeed catch up with our favorite actor/hitman in prison.
Other TV shows of note this month include the Pete Davidson-starring animated series Fired on Mars on April 20 (light ’em up) the the Elizabeth Olsen-starring true crime story Love & Death on April 27.
HBO Max’s...
First up is the continuation of Titans season 4 on April 13. Returning after a four month hiatus, these next six episodes will be the last go around for HBO Max’s gritty live-action DC series. Arriving three days later on HBO proper is the fourth and final season of Barry. Bill Hader and the rest of the Barry team wrote themselves into a fascinating corner with the conclusion of season 3. And judging by the first teasers for season 4, this final batch of episodes will indeed catch up with our favorite actor/hitman in prison.
Other TV shows of note this month include the Pete Davidson-starring animated series Fired on Mars on April 20 (light ’em up) the the Elizabeth Olsen-starring true crime story Love & Death on April 27.
HBO Max’s...
- 4/1/2023
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
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