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The Gilded Age’ Finale: Writers Talk Mrs. Russell’s “Ultimate Triumph” & Their Progress on S2

In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Julian Fellowes and Sonja Warfield also discussed the real-life event that inspired one of the episode’s juiciest moments and the robber barons with “a pretty primitive moral code” who informed George Russell. [This story contains major spoilers from the finale of HBO’s The Gilded Age season one.] Carrie Coon’s Bertha Russell emerged triumphant on Monday night’s finale of … Continue reading The Gilded Age’ Finale: Writers Talk Mrs. Russell’s “Ultimate Triumph” & Their Progress on S2

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Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Cements His Place on Hollywood’s New A-List

Fresh off his Emmy win for ‘Watchmen,’ the magnetic actor has a string of high-profile roles lined up, including ‘Candyman,’ ‘Aquaman II’ and ‘Matrix 4’: I looked up and there was Keanu, and I said, ‘Oh s***, I’m really in the Matrix.’ ~ Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Back in May 2018, Damon Lindelof was watching an episode of Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale with his wife when … Continue reading Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Cements His Place on Hollywood’s New A-List

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‘Watchmen’ Cast and Filmmakers on Police, Racism and the Tulsa Massacre

If you haven’t watched the show, you really should. It is sooooo good!! And, Regina King kicks ass and takes names! ~ Vida Spoiler: If you have not seen the show, you might want to stop here. From the first moments in the premiere of HBO’s “Watchmen” last October, the show proved to be the most urgent and prescient series on television today. Rather than … Continue reading ‘Watchmen’ Cast and Filmmakers on Police, Racism and the Tulsa Massacre

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HBO, Spike Lee Team for ‘David Byrne’s American Utopia’ Film

The director filmed the acclaimed Broadway show during its run in late 2019 and early 2020. Spike Lee is returning to HBO for his next project.The premium cable outlet will present a filmed version of the acclaimed Broadway show David Byrne’s American Utopia, which Lee, who currently has Da 5 Bloods on Netflix, directed during the show’s run at the Hudson Theater. It’s set to … Continue reading HBO, Spike Lee Team for ‘David Byrne’s American Utopia’ Film

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Regina King Would ‘Absolutely’ Sign Up for Watchmen Season Two

As black people in America, especially, we have inherited so much pain and we don’t even understand it. ~ Regina King Spoiler: If you haven’t seen the show, you better stop here. Damon Lindelof’s Watchmen has many indelible creations. There’s the gloriously complicated, egotistical yet beguiling Lady Trieu. The heartbreaking Looking Glass. And, of course, the mystery-surrounding Lube Man, who despite a very brief appearance … Continue reading Regina King Would ‘Absolutely’ Sign Up for Watchmen Season Two

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Damon Lindelof Unpacks Mysteries of the ‘Watchmen’ Finale

They totally stuck the landing with the finale. I do hope there will be a S2. But, if not, I am happy they had a great season! ~ Vida Spoiler: if you haven’t seen the show, you better not read any further. The series creator discusses how the entire season and that jaw-dropping final episode came together — and whether he’ll continue this story Damon … Continue reading Damon Lindelof Unpacks Mysteries of the ‘Watchmen’ Finale

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Watchmen: Why Regina King’s Sister Night is the Best New Superhero on TV

If you haven’t started watching the show, you really should. It is sooooo good!! And, Regina King is kicking ass and taking name! ~ Vida Sister Night is a force to be reckoned with for sure but make no mistake: Sister Night isn’t just smacking around racists in an attempt to stop their hatred and violence — or presumably any other type of bad guy. … Continue reading Watchmen: Why Regina King’s Sister Night is the Best New Superhero on TV

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‘Watchmen’ Star Regina King on Bringing a “Wonderful Story of Legacy” to Life

The Hollywood Reporter speaks with the face of HBO’s powerful new franchise: “Legacy is one of those words you hear all the time in comic books, and it plays here as well.” [This story contains major spoilers for the series premiere of HBO’s Watchmen, “It’s Summer and We’re Running Out of Ice,” as well as the Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons graphic novel on which the … Continue reading ‘Watchmen’ Star Regina King on Bringing a “Wonderful Story of Legacy” to Life

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HBO’s Watchmen tells stories about America’s racist past in America’s racist present

Regina King, Damon Lindelof, and others tell us how they updated the legendary comic for this 2019 adaptation. How do you update Watchmen for 2019? That might sound like a question with an obvious answer: You just do Watchmen. After all, the graphic novel, which has been consistently in print since its 12-volume run ended in 1987, is pretty terrific, and a TV miniseries version … Continue reading HBO’s Watchmen tells stories about America’s racist past in America’s racist present

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Emilia Clarke on Game of Thrones finale’s shock twist: ‘I stand by Daenerys’

EW’s Exclusive: Behind the scenes of the final episode of ‘Game of Thrones’ with Emilia Clarke, Kit Harington, Peter Dinklage and more. Warning: This story contains major spoilers for the final episode of HBO’s Game of Thrones. Emilia Clarke read a paragraph in the final script for Game of Thrones. She read it again and again. Seven times, she says, she read the words that … Continue reading Emilia Clarke on Game of Thrones finale’s shock twist: ‘I stand by Daenerys’

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‘Game of Thrones’ creator to serve as executive producer on new fantasy series

Huge CONGRATS to Nnedi Okorafor! George R.R Martin, creator of the hugely popular ‘Game of Thrones’ series will serve as an executive producer on new series based on fantasy novel, ‘Who Fears Death’ by Nigerian American author Nnedi Okorafor. Okorafor announced on her social media accounts that her book “has been optioned by HBO and is in now in early development.” Martin later confirmed the news in a post on his … Continue reading ‘Game of Thrones’ creator to serve as executive producer on new fantasy series

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All the Way Trailer: Bryan Cranston as Lyndon B. Johnson

Oh this looks like it is going to be a good one! HBO Films presents All the Way, starring Bryan Cranston as Lyndon B. Johnson. After winning a Tony for his portrayal of Lyndon B. Johnson in All the Way on Broadway, Bryan Cranston is back in all that jowly makeup to bring LBJ to HBO. Anthony Mackie co-stars as Martin Luther King, Jr. in the … Continue reading All the Way Trailer: Bryan Cranston as Lyndon B. Johnson

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WATCH: First Look at ‘Vice’ Prison Report With President Obama (Exclusive)

Vice and HBO have teamed up for a special report on the criminal justice system, “Fixing the System,” in which President Obama tours the El Reno federal prison in Oklahoma. It’s said to be the first time a sitting president has ever visited a federal prison. ~ First saw it on VARIETY Read more from Variety >> Disclaimer: We hold no rights to any of the pictures.  … Continue reading WATCH: First Look at ‘Vice’ Prison Report With President Obama (Exclusive)

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