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‘Teen Torture, Inc.’ and Paris Hilton Bring Abusive Industry to Task
The so-called troubled teen industry is facing a fresh round of scrutiny this summer with the July premiere of Teen Torture, Inc., the new Max documentary about the billion-dollar industry associated with the kidnapping, abuse and brainwashing of young Americans. Paris Hilton spoke last week before Congress to advocate for Americans without the means to […]
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‘Welcome to Derry,’ ‘Harry Potter’ Series Move to HBO From Max in Tentpole Strategy Change
Warner Bros. Discovery is putting some of the “premium” back into its premium cable outlet, HBO. In a branding strategy shift, several tentpole series that had been announced as original shows for streamer Max — including the in-development Harry Potter series and It prequel Welcome to Derry — will become HBO originals instead. The just-ordered Lanterns, based […]
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How ‘Hacks’ Snuck in Climate Activism Between Jokes
In the HBO hit Hacks, the quip-rich dynamic between the extravagant, cynical stand-up doyenne Deborah Vance (Jean Smart) and her anxious, earnest Gen Z head writer Ava Daniels (Hannah Einbinder) is both an engine of comedy and a way to explore generational disconnects over contemporary issues, from ageism and sexism to evolving gender norms. A major arc […]
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Max Is Focusing on “Ambitious” Storytelling in Latin America: “We’re Fighting for Relevance”
Max executives believe it’s not just the volume of subscribers enhancing their business, but the streamer’s “ambitious” storytelling. Mariano Cesar, senior vp general entertainment content and programming strategy for Latin America and U.S. Hispanics at Max parent Warner Bros. Discovery, dived into the company’s business model during his keynote session at the international market and networking event […]
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James Gunn Shares Vision for His First DC Studios Project ‘Creature Commandos’ at Annecy
James Gunn is sharing more insight into his vision for Creature Commandos, his first project to debut since he and Peter Safran took the reins as heads of DC Studios. Gunn introduced the presentation for the animated series via a video message at the Annecy Animation Festival on Friday, explaining that he was unable to […]
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How to Watch 24 Hours of Le Mans 2024 Online
With speeds up to 200 mph and up to 397 laps, the 24 Hours of Le Mans begins on Saturday, June 15. The 24-hour endurance auto-racing event features more than 60 auto teams competing in the final race of the Triple Crown of Motorsport. At a Glance: How to Watch 24 Hours of Le Mans […]
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Get Ready with Sasha Velour: Behind The Scenes With the ‘We’re Here’ Star for L.A. Pride
“My outfits are always in service of the performance,” We’re Here star Sasha Velour says about how she chooses her attire for a big gig for Pride Month. Ahead of taking the stage at the Los Angeles Pride in the Park concert event on June 8 — headlined by Ricky Martin — the RuPaul’s Drag Race […]
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‘House of the Dragon’ Stars Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Emma D’Arcy Fire Up London at Season 2 Premiere
A big dragon head, a lot of flames, cosplayers and stars galore on the red carpet as House of the Dragon celebrated its season two U.K. premiere on Monday evening had attendees and the many onlookers ablaze with excitement despite repeated rain showers in the British capital earlier in the day. Of course, the Iron Throne was […]
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‘Tokyo Vice’ Canceled at Max
Tokyo Vice’s days on Max have come to a conclusion. During a panel at the Produced By conference Saturday in Los Angeles, producers confirmed that the recently concluded second season will be the show’s last on the Warner Bros. Discovery-backed platform. Originally pitched as a two-season show with the events of the series having ended […]
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After Raising Prices, Max Is Finally Offering a Free Subscription Trial — Here’s When the Deal Ends
Try the Warner Bros. Discovery-owned streamer for free and catch up on 'Dune' 1 and 2, 'Succession,' 'Euphoria,' 'The Last of Us,' 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' and more hit films and TV series.
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Director Rachel Mason Talks New Series on Family Vlogging and Status of ‘Rust’ Documentary
Between 2016 and 2020, family YouTube stars Myka and James Stauffer exhaustively chronicled their journey of adopting a boy with special needs from China. The couple’s story of welcoming the child, who they called Huxley, into their family of five began a new era of success for the Ohio-based vloggers, whose adoption video of Huxley […]
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‘Hacks’ Star Hannah Einbinder Teases Her Debut Stand-Up Special: See the Trailer (Exclusive)
Hannah Einbinder doesn’t perform the stand-up comedy in Hacks — that falls to Jean Smart, who stars with Einbinder as veteran comic Deborah Vance — but that was her primary job before she landed the role on the Emmy-winning Max series as Ava, a struggling writer who reluctantly takes a job with Deborah and, over the course […]
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