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What to stream: Michael Fassbender spies, yacht rock doc, Ben Stiller, the Beatles and Lindsay Lohan
Read full article: What to stream: Michael Fassbender spies, yacht rock doc, Ben Stiller, the Beatles and Lindsay LohanThe Oscar-nominated animated charmer “Robot Dreams” and the romantic comedy “Sweethearts” are some of this week’s new streaming entertainment releases.
Hundreds of ‘Game of Thrones’ props are up for auction, from Jon Snow’s sword to dragon skulls
Read full article: Hundreds of ‘Game of Thrones’ props are up for auction, from Jon Snow’s sword to dragon skullsFans of “Game of Thrones” can now battle it out themselves as 2,000 items from the series go up for auction.
'Shogun' leads all Emmy nominees with 25 and 'The Bear' sets comedy series record with 23
Read full article: 'Shogun' leads all Emmy nominees with 25 and 'The Bear' sets comedy series record with 23“The Bear” has gone on a tear at Wednesday morning’s Emmy nominations with a comedy-series record 23, and “Shogun” led all nominees with 25 in a dominant year across categories for FX.
In war saga 'The Sympathizer,' Vietnamese voices are no longer stuck in the background
Read full article: In war saga 'The Sympathizer,' Vietnamese voices are no longer stuck in the backgroundFor decades, Vietnamese people often been relegated to the background in popular cinematic depictions of the Vietnam War.
River City Plus: Sasha Velour, RuPaul’s Drag Race winner brings “The Big Reveal Live Show” to the Florida Theatre Feb. 3
Read full article: River City Plus: Sasha Velour, RuPaul’s Drag Race winner brings “The Big Reveal Live Show” to the Florida Theatre Feb. 3The Mission of the Amelia Island Jazz Festival: As a not for profit 501(c)(3) corporation, the Les DeMerle Amelia Island Jazz Festival distributes proceeds toward a scholarship program to fund college educations for aspiring jazz musicians and works to provide a rich, diverse jazz offering to the Amelia Island area.
From a ludicrously capacious bag to fake sausages: 'Succession' props draw luxe prices
Read full article: From a ludicrously capacious bag to fake sausages: 'Succession' props draw luxe pricesSomeday soon, someone will be walking down the street proudly carrying a ludicrously capacious bag, bought for a ludicrously capacious price.
Emmys will have reunions, recreations of shows like 'Lucy,' 'Martin,' 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'Thrones'
Read full article: Emmys will have reunions, recreations of shows like 'Lucy,' 'Martin,' 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'Thrones'The 75th Emmy Awards will include cast reunions and recreations of classic moments from a dozen iconic shows throughout television history.
That's a wrap: Bryant Gumbel and HBO's 'Real Sports' air their last episode after 29 years
Read full article: That's a wrap: Bryant Gumbel and HBO's 'Real Sports' air their last episode after 29 yearsBryant Gumbel's “Real Sports” airs its final episode on HBO after 29 years this week, and an era in sports journalism ends with it.
Bill Maher postpones return to the air, the latest TV host to balk at working during writers strike
Read full article: Bill Maher postpones return to the air, the latest TV host to balk at working during writers strikeBill Maher has delayed returning to his HBO talk show during the ongoing strike by writers and actors, a decision following similar pauses in the past few days by “The Drew Barrymore Show,” “The Talk” and “The Jennifer Hudson Show.”.
Local actresses recount their roles on Dwayne Johnson’s show “Ballers”
Read full article: Local actresses recount their roles on Dwayne Johnson’s show “Ballers”When you’re an up-and-coming actress getting a role in an “A-list” show is everything. And that’s what happened to Kirsten Harwood and Arica Anderson. Harwood is a Jacksonville-based model & actress and Anderson is an actress who just starred in the movie “Traders”.
Big expectations and lots of attention greet Jets as they begin training camp with Aaron Rodgers
Read full article: Big expectations and lots of attention greet Jets as they begin training camp with Aaron RodgersAaron Rodgers and the New York Jets reported for training camp Wednesday with massive expectations and plenty of cameras watching their every move.
‘Succession’ tops Emmy nominations with 27 as ‘Last of Us’ and ‘White Lotus’ give HBO top 3 spots
Read full article: ‘Succession’ tops Emmy nominations with 27 as ‘Last of Us’ and ‘White Lotus’ give HBO top 3 spotsHBO dominates this year's Emmy nominations, with the elite trio of “Succession,” “The White Lotus” and “The Last of Us” combining for a whopping 74 nods.
5 questions to consider as you get ready for the ‘Succession’ finale
Read full article: 5 questions to consider as you get ready for the ‘Succession’ finaleThe critically acclaimed drama series “Succession” is coming to an end Sunday night after four seasons of chronicling a feuding a billionaire family.
What are the odds your favorite character from ‘Succession’ will end up on top?
Read full article: What are the odds your favorite character from ‘Succession’ will end up on top?“Succession” wraps up its fourth and final season this Sunday, and the question on every fan’s mind is who will be the ruler of Waystar?
And just like that, we have a trailer for the new season of ‘And Just Like That’
Read full article: And just like that, we have a trailer for the new season of ‘And Just Like That’Put on your Manolos Blahnik shoes and pour yourself a Cosmo, because Carrie Bradshaw and company are back for another season of “And Just Like That.”
HBO's 'Succession' sets viewer mark for fourth-season start
Read full article: HBO's 'Succession' sets viewer mark for fourth-season startHBO says 2.3 million people watched the final season premiere of the Emmy-winning drama “Succession” on Sunday night, a record first-night viewership mark for the series.
‘The Last of Us’ TV adaptation resonates beyond gamers
Read full article: ‘The Last of Us’ TV adaptation resonates beyond gamersIn the HBO series “The Last of Us,” audiences follow Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey's characters as they trek across an apocalyptic version of the United States and try to survive.
New this week: 'Your Place or Mine' and 'All That Breathes'
Read full article: New this week: 'Your Place or Mine' and 'All That Breathes'This week’s new entertainment releases include an album from Paramore that shows off the band's funkier side, the Academy Award-nominated documentary “All That Breathes” about Indian brothers who heal birds of prey, and two rom-coms just in time for Valentine's Day — “Your Place or Mine” on Netflix and “Somebody I Used to Know” on Amazon Prime Video.
New this week: 'Lord of the Rings' prequel; 'Honk for Jesus'
Read full article: New this week: 'Lord of the Rings' prequel; 'Honk for Jesus'This week’s new entertainment releases include fresh albums from Yungblud and Megadeth, a documentary that delves into the extraordinary life of explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes, and Regina Hall and Sterling K.
New this week: 'Me Time,' DJ Khaled and Sylvester Stallone
Read full article: New this week: 'Me Time,' DJ Khaled and Sylvester StalloneThis week’s new entertainment releases include fresh music from DJ Khaled and his celebrity pals, an HBO documentary about the unending toll Hurricane Katrina had on New Orleans' children and a film starring Sylvester Stallone as an aged superhero.
'Succession' tops Emmy nominations, 'Squid Game' also scores
Read full article: 'Succession' tops Emmy nominations, 'Squid Game' also scores“Succession” received a leading 25 Emmy nominations Tuesday, but the satirical drama about the rich and ruthless has a landmark rival in “Squid Game,” the first non-English language series to vie for television’s top honor.
New this week: 'Better Call Saul,' Bonnie Raitt and 'Barry'
Read full article: New this week: 'Better Call Saul,' Bonnie Raitt and 'Barry'This week’s new entertainment releases include a new album from Bonnie Raitt, Bob Odenkirk starts the long farewell season of “Better Call Saul” and “The Batman,” the biggest box-office hit so far this year, lands Monday on HBO Max.
New this week: Camila Cabello, Tony Hawk and 'Tokyo Vice'
Read full article: New this week: Camila Cabello, Tony Hawk and 'Tokyo Vice'This week’s new entertainment releases include Camila Cabello's third album, a documentary about the life of professional skateboarder Tony Hawk, and Ansel Elgort and Ken Watanabe starring in “Tokyo Vice,” a HBO Max crime drama.
New this week: Red Hot Chili Peppers and 'Apollo 10½'
Read full article: New this week: Red Hot Chili Peppers and 'Apollo 10½'This week’s new entertainment releases include albums from the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Thomas Rhett, a look back at Whitney Houston's life and legacy and the musical comedy “Better Nate Than Ever.”.
5 TV shows we can’t stop watching right now, from ‘Outlander’ to ‘Abbott Elementary’
Read full article: 5 TV shows we can’t stop watching right now, from ‘Outlander’ to ‘Abbott Elementary’We’re just a few months into the new year, and already, there has been SO much good TV to watch. It’s hard to keep up these days!
These movies, shows and documentaries should be required viewing for Black History Month
Read full article: These movies, shows and documentaries should be required viewing for Black History MonthAs we all know, February is Black History Month, so it’s a great time to brush up on Black history and educate yourself.
Still haven’t seen ‘Encanto’? The new season of ‘Cheer’? All the shows and movies you need to watch ASAP
Read full article: Still haven’t seen ‘Encanto’? The new season of ‘Cheer’? All the shows and movies you need to watch ASAPJanuary always feels like the longest month of the year, and since we’re almost at the end, you’re probably looking for some new shows or movies to watch to ease your boredom.
HBO leads GLAAD Media Awards for LGBTQ representation
Read full article: HBO leads GLAAD Media Awards for LGBTQ representationHBO and HBO Max have beaten Netflix to be the top contender at the GLAAD Media Awards with 19 nominations, landing the bulk of its nods for TV shows like “Hacks,” “The Other Two” and “The Sex Lives of College Girls.”.
And just like that, ‘And Just Like That’ is finally starting to get good
Read full article: And just like that, ‘And Just Like That’ is finally starting to get goodWe’re six episodes into the reboot of “Sex and the City” series called “And Just Like That,” and after a bit of a rough start, the new show is finally starting to feel like the show that viewers fell in love with over 20 years ago.
We need to talk about the first two episodes of ‘Sex and the City’ reboot ‘And Just Like That’
Read full article: We need to talk about the first two episodes of ‘Sex and the City’ reboot ‘And Just Like That’After watching the first two episodes of the highly anticipated “Sex and the City” reboot “And Just Like That,” we couldn’t help but wonder: Is this the best reboot of a beloved TV show about to happen?
New this week: 'Sex and the City,' Juice Wrld and Will Smith
Read full article: New this week: 'Sex and the City,' Juice Wrld and Will SmithThis week’s new entertainment releases include a double album from Alicia Keys and a posthumous one from Juice Wrld, Sandra Bullock playing an ex-con in the Netflix film “The Unforgivable” and Will Smith testing himself in a wildlife documentary series.
New this week: 'Dune,' 'Invasion' and an Elton John album
Read full article: New this week: 'Dune,' 'Invasion' and an Elton John albumThis week’s new entertainment releases include an Elton John album of duets and an HBO documentary about the Jan. 6 siege of the U.S. Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump.
New this week: 'Sopranos' prequel, Jon Stewart and Carlile
Read full article: New this week: 'Sopranos' prequel, Jon Stewart and CarlileThis week’s new entertainment releases include new music from Brandi Carlile and the Doobie Brothers, as well as the return of Jon Stewart to prime time and a prequel film to “The Sopranos” called “The Many Saints of Newark.”.
Hong Kong grants quarantine exemption to Nicole Kidman
Read full article: Hong Kong grants quarantine exemption to Nicole KidmanHong Kong’s government says it has granted a quarantine exemption to an individual to perform “designated professional work” following reports that Hollywood actress Nicole Kidman did not have to spend time in quarantine when she arrived in the city to film a TV series.
'The Crown,' 'Mandalorian' top Emmy nominations with 24 each
Read full article: 'The Crown,' 'Mandalorian' top Emmy nominations with 24 each“The Crown” tied with “The Mandalorian” for the most Emmy nominations Tuesday, 24 each, but the Marvel universe also got bragging rights with runner-up “WandaVision.”.
New this week: 'Space Jam' sequel and a new 'Cinderella'
Read full article: New this week: 'Space Jam' sequel and a new 'Cinderella'This week’s new entertainment releases include LeBron James leading the Tunes against the Goons in “Space Jam: A New Legacy,” a sequel to the 1996 movie that had Michael Jordan headlining with Bugs Bunny.
New this week: 'Black Widow, Jakob Dylan and 'Gossip Girl'
Read full article: New this week: 'Black Widow, Jakob Dylan and 'Gossip Girl'This week’s new entertainment releases include new music from Jakob Dylan and the Wallflowers and a reboot of “Gossip Girl” less than 10 years after the CW series ended.
Watch what you like on streaming -- assuming you can find it
Read full article: Watch what you like on streaming -- assuming you can find itAs streaming services proliferate, it’s becoming more of a challenge to track down your favorite TV shows and blockbuster movies when streaming services can change up their offerings every month.
New this week: 'No Sudden Move' and 'The Tomorrow War'
Read full article: New this week: 'No Sudden Move' and 'The Tomorrow War'This week’s new entertainment releases include documentaries about celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck and another on a landmark 1969 Harlem concert series known as “Black Woodstock” that featured Nina Simone, Stevie Wonder, Sly and the Family Stone.
Special Tony Awards given to 2 shows, 1 advocacy nonprofit
Read full article: Special Tony Awards given to 2 shows, 1 advocacy nonprofitThe Tony Awards may be months away, but three groups can already celebrate: The Broadway Advocacy Coalition, “David Byrne’s American Utopia” and Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “Freestyle Love Supreme” are going to get special awards.
The internet’s response to an HBO Max intern flub is hilariously heartwarming
Read full article: The internet’s response to an HBO Max intern flub is hilariously heartwarmingDid you receive an odd email from HBO Max last week? Apparently quite a few people did, and the streaming service gave the most honest excuse: They blamed it on the intern.
New this week: Whales, 'LFG,' 'Mysterious Benedict Society'
Read full article: New this week: Whales, 'LFG,' 'Mysterious Benedict Society'This week’s new entertainment releases includes Conan O’Brien closing out his TBS late-night show and the new soccer documentary “LFG,” a revealing look at the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team’s battle for equal pay.
The one where they set sail: ‘Friends’-themed cruise is now available for booking
Read full article: The one where they set sail: ‘Friends’-themed cruise is now available for bookingFor “Friends” fans everywhere, being able to witness Monica, Rachel, Ross, Chandler, Joey and Phoebe reunite felt like a real blessing.
Now is the perfect time to get caught up on HBO’s ‘Mare of Easttown’
Read full article: Now is the perfect time to get caught up on HBO’s ‘Mare of Easttown’You may have seen folks chatting about HBO’s latest prestige drama on social media the past few weeks, and wondered to yourself, “Who or what is Mare, and where in the world is Easttown?”
EXPLAINER: How AT&T-Discovery deal affects consumers, rivals
Read full article: EXPLAINER: How AT&T-Discovery deal affects consumers, rivalsAT&T says it will combine its massive WarnerMedia media assets, which includes HBO and CNN, with Discovery Inc. to create a new media heavyweight in a $43 billion deal.
Oprah and CNN: AT&T is merging media business with Discovery
Read full article: Oprah and CNN: AT&T is merging media business with DiscoveryU.S. telecom giant AT&T Inc. is combining its WarnerMedia operations with Discovery Inc. The deal will marry the likes of HBO and CNN with HGTV and Oprah Winfrey.
New this week: Angelina Jolie thrills and Black Keys rock
Read full article: New this week: Angelina Jolie thrills and Black Keys rockThis week’s new entertainment releases include the return of Angelina Jolie in the thriller “Those Who Wish Me Dead” as a Montana smoke jumper who comes across a 12-year-old boy in need of help.
New this week: 'Big Shot,' 'Mare of Easttown' and 'Monday'
Read full article: New this week: 'Big Shot,' 'Mare of Easttown' and 'Monday'This week’s new entertainment releases include new music from rockers Greta Van Fleet and the return of John Stamos to TV as a hot-button NCAA basketball coach in “Big Shot” who ends up coaching girls at an elite private high school.
'Lovecraft Country' part of virtual festival celebrating TV
Read full article: 'Lovecraft Country' part of virtual festival celebrating TVThis image released by HBO shows Jurnee Smollett, from left, Jonathan Majors and Courtney B. Vance in a scene from "Lovecraft Country." The Queens Gambit, Lovecraft Country and What We Do in the Shadows are among the series featured in a virtual edition of the Paley Centers annual festival. (HBO via AP)LOS ANGELES – "Lovecraft Country,” “The Queen’s Gambit” and “What We Do in the Shadows” are among the series featured in a virtual edition of the Paley Center’s annual festival celebrating TV programs and their makers. Sessions with stars and creators of “The Good Doctor” and “Big Sky” round out the festival lineup. Highlights of PaleyFest events past, including for “The Golden Girls” and “The Big Bang Theory,” are available on the Paley Center’s YouTube page at youtube.com/user/paleycenter.
New this Week: 'Tina,' 'Runaway Bunny' & 'City on a Hill'
Read full article: New this Week: 'Tina,' 'Runaway Bunny' & 'City on a Hill'This combination of photos shows key art for "The Runaway Bunny," premiering March 25 on HBO Max, left, "Tina," a documentary about Tina Turner premiering March 27 on HBO Max, center, and "City on a Hill," a new series premiering March 28 on Showtime. He has grasped, at least for a proud man like Anthony, how one’s ego keeps fighting a battle it doesn’t know is already lost.”Ad— In Dan Lindsay and T.J. Martin's revealing documentary “Tina,” Tina Turner surveys her tumultuous and extraordinary life. The film, which debuts Saturday on HBO and HBO Max, includes intimate interviews with the 81-year-old “Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll," along with previously unseen footage, audio tapes and personal photos. The piercing Romanian documentary “Collective” was nominated for both best documentary and best international film — something only one previous film ( "Honeyland," in 2020) — has ever managed to do. Ad— AP Film Writer Jake CoyleMUSIC— Carrie Underwood’s upcoming album features gospel hymns important to the "American Idol" winner.
These movies, shows and documentaries should be required viewing for Black History Month
Read full article: These movies, shows and documentaries should be required viewing for Black History MonthAs we all know, February is Black History Month, so it’s a great time to brush up on Black history and educate yourself.
Kate Winslet turns TV sleuth, says she'd flop in real life
Read full article: Kate Winslet turns TV sleuth, says she'd flop in real lifeThis image released by HBO shows Kate Winslet in a scene from "Mare of Easttown," debuting on April 18. (HBO via AP)LOS ANGELES – Kate Winslet is playing a police detective on TV, and that’s where her crime-busting ambition ends. I’d be very good at the coffee and the beers, definitely,” Winslet said Wednesday of her role on HBO’s “Mare of Easttown,” debuting in April. Winslet said her character felt in many ways “a million miles away from me” in the nature of her work and its demands. The seven-episode “Mare of Easttown” debuts April 18 on HBO and will be on streaming service HBO Max.
From rom-coms to murder: Hugh Grant is enjoying the darkness
Read full article: From rom-coms to murder: Hugh Grant is enjoying the darknessThis image released by HBO shows Hugh Grant, from left, Noma Dumezweni and Nicole Kidman in a scene from "The Undoing." GRANT: I don’t really think of it that way. GRANT: You know, actors love playing dark. I really don’t have that worry! The trick anyway is that if you're playing someone evil, they have got to be FUN evil.
HBO docuseries to explore Woody Allen, Mia Farrow fallout
Read full article: HBO docuseries to explore Woody Allen, Mia Farrow falloutFILE - Director Woody Allen attends a special screening of "Wonder Wheel" on Nov. 14, 2017, in New York. A docuseries about the relationship of Woody Allen and Mia Farrow and its fallout is coming to HBO. The four-part documentary series is titled "Allen v. Farrow" and will debut Feb. 21, 2021, on HBO. Allen and Previn didn't participate in the documentary, nor did Moses Farrow, the son of Allen and Mia Farrow. “Allen v. Farrow,” from filmmakers Kirby Dick, Amy Ziering and Amy Herdy, will debut Feb. 21 on HBO, with episodes airing weekly.