Max Renews CONAN O’BRIEN MUST GO For A Second Season

 

Max Renews CONAN O’BRIEN MUST GO For A Second Season

Today, Casey Bloys, Chairman and CEO, HBO and Max Content, announced that Max has renewed the critically acclaimed original travel series CONAN O’BRIEN MUST GO for a six-episode second season during the Warner Bros. Discovery Upfront presentation.   Logline: CONAN O’BRIEN MUST GO features the Emmy®-winning host visiting new friends he's met through his podcast, “Conan O’Brien Needs a Fan,” where he dives deep with listeners from around the world. Making stops in Norway, Thailand, Argentina, and Ireland, O’Brien surprises some of his most memorable fans while also taking in local culture, cuisine, and sights.   The four-episode first season marked the legendary host’s return to television with a “delightful” (Variety) and “side-splitting” (NPR) comedy that is full of “smartly stupid fun” (The Hollywood Reporter).   Nina Rosenstein, Executive Vice President, HBO Programming, Late Night & Specials, quote: “Conan’s ridiculousness knows no bounds. Our audience told us in no uncertain terms that four episodes of CONAN O’BRIEN MUST GO is not nearly enough. To which we say, be careful what you wish for.”   Conan O’Brien quote: “This latest travel show has been so fun and rewarding that I suspected it was all a cruel prank. My apologies in advance to the next six countries.”   Credits: Produced by Conaco; executive producers are Conan O’Brien and Jeff Ross.

HBO Releases New Images From Season Two Of The Original Drama Series THE LAST OF US

 

• New images of Pedro Pascal as “Joel” and Bella Ramsey as “Ellie” from the second season of the HBO Original drama series THE LAST OF US were unveiled today by Casey Bloys, Chairman and CEO, HBO and Max Content, during the Warner Bros. Discovery Upfront presentation. Following a record-breaking first season as the most-watched debut season of a series ever for HBO, the second season will debut in 2025 on HBO and will be available to stream on Max. 
   
• Season 2 cast: Season two returning cast includes Pedro Pascal as Joel, Bella Ramsey as Ellie, Gabriel Luna as Tommy, and Rutina Wesley as Maria. Previously announced new cast includes Kaitlyn Dever as Abby, Isabela Merced as Dina, Young Mazino as Jesse, Ariela Barer as Mel, Tati Gabrielle as Nora, Spencer Lord as Owen, and Danny Ramirez as Manny. Catherine O’Hara also guest stars.
   
• Season 2 credits: THE LAST OF US is written and executive produced by Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann. The series is a co-production with Sony Pictures Television and is also executive produced by Carolyn Strauss, Jacqueline Lesko, Cecil O’Connor, Asad Qizilbash, Carter Swan, and Evan Wells. Production companies: PlayStation Productions, Word Games, The Mighty Mint, and Naughty Dog.
   
• Season 1 logline: Based on the critically acclaimed video game “The Last of Us,” developed by Naughty Dog for the PlayStation^® consoles, the story takes place twenty years after modern civilization has been destroyed. Joel, a hardened survivor, is hired to smuggle Ellie, a 14-year-old girl, out of an oppressive quarantine zone. What starts as a small job soon becomes a brutal, heartbreaking journey, as they both must traverse the U.S. and depend on each other for survival.

Max Original Drama Series DUNE: PROPHECY Debuts This Fall

 

Max Original Drama Series DUNE: PROPHECY Debuts This Fall

First Look Teaser Released

During today’s Warner Bros. Discovery Upfront presentation, Casey Bloys, Chairman and CEO, HBO and Max Content, unveiled a first look teaser of the Max Original drama series DUNE: PROPHECY. The six-episode season debuts this fall on Max.   Logline: From the expansive universe of Dune, created by acclaimed author Frank Herbert, and 10,000 years before the ascension of Paul Atreides, DUNE: PROPHECY follows two Harkonnen sisters as they combat forces that threaten the future of humankind and establish the fabled sect that will become known as the Bene Gesserit. DUNE: PROPHECY is inspired by the novel “Sisterhood of Dune,” written by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson.    Cast: Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, Travis Fimmel, Jodhi May, Mark Strong, Sarah-Sofie Boussnina, Josh Heuston, Chloe Lea, Jade Anouka, Faoileann Cunningham, Edward Davis, Aoife Hinds, Chris Mason, Shalom Brune-Franklin, Jihae, Tabu, Charithra Chandran, Jessica Barden, Emma Canning, and Yerin Ha.   Credits: Alison Schapker serves as showrunner and executive producer. Diane Ademu-John co-developed the series and serves as executive producer. Anna Foerster executive produced and directed multiple episodes including the first. Jordan Goldberg, Mark Tobey, John Cameron, Matthew King, Scott Z. Burns, and Jon Spaihts executive produce with New York Times bestselling author Brian Herbert, along with Byron Merritt and Kim Herbert as executive producers for the Frank Herbert estate. New York Times bestselling author Kevin J. Anderson serves as co-producer. The series is co-produced by Max and Legendary Television with Legendary also producing the film franchise that has released two installments to critical acclaim, the first of which garnered six Academy Awards®.

HBO Releases Official Trailer For Season Two Of The Original Drama Series HOUSE OF THE DRAGON

 

HBO Releases Official Trailer For Season Two Of The Original Drama Series HOUSE OF THE DRAGON

HBO has released the official trailer for the second season of the original drama series HOUSE OF THE DRAGON, debuting SUNDAY, JUNE 16 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT) on HBO and available to stream on Max.     Logline: Based on George R.R. Martin’s “Fire & Blood,” the series, set 200 years before the events of “Game of Thrones,” tells the story of House Targaryen.    Season two returning cast: Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Emma D’Arcy, Eve Best, Steve Toussaint, Fabien Frankel, Ewan Mitchell, Tom Glynn-Carney, Sonoya Mizuno, and Rhys Ifans. Additional returning cast includes Harry Collett, Bethany Antonia, Phoebe Campbell, Phia Saban, Jefferson Hall, and Matthew Needham.    Season two new cast: Abubakar Salim as Alyn of Hull, Gayle Rankin as Alys Rivers, Freddie Fox as Ser Gwayne Hightower, Simon Russell Beale as Ser Simon Strong, Clinton Liberty as Addam of Hull, Jamie Kenna as Ser Alfred Broome, Kieran Bew as Hugh, Tom Bennett as Ulf, Tom Taylor as Lord Cregan Stark, and Vincent Regan as Ser Rickard Thorne.    Season two credits: Co-Creator/Executive Producer, George R.R. Martin; Co-Creator/Showrunner/Executive Producer, Ryan Condal; Executive Producers Sara Hess, Alan Taylor, Melissa Bernstein, Kevin de la Noy, Loni Peristere, Vince Gerardis. Based on George R.R. Martin’s “Fire & Blood.”

DUNE: PART TWO Begins Streaming On Max May 21

 

DUNE: PART TWO Begins Streaming On Max May 21

Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ DUNE: PART TWO will make its streaming debut on Max next TUESDAY, MAY 21. The big-screen epic continues the adaptation of Frank Herbert’s acclaimed bestseller Dune with returning and new stars, including Oscar® nominee Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar® nominee Josh Brolin, Oscar® nominee Austin Butler, Oscar® nominee Florence Pugh, Dave Bautista, Oscar® winner Christopher Walken, Léa Seydoux, Souheila Yacoub, with Stellan Skarsgård, with Oscar® nominee Charlotte Rampling, and Oscar® winner Javier Bardem.  DUNE: PART TWO explores the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a path of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the known universe, he endeavors to prevent a terrible future only he can foresee.  Directed by Denis Villeneuve from a screenplay he and Jon Spaihts wrote based on Frank Herbert’s celebrated novel Dune; produced by Mary Parent, Cale Boyter, Patrick McCormick, Villeneuve and Tanya Lapointe; executive produced by Joshua Grode, Jon Spaihts, Thomas Tull, Herbert W. Gains, Brian Herbert, Byron Merritt, Kim Herbert, Richard P. Rubinstein and John Harrison.

Happy Mother’s Day In Heaven Mom.

 

Disney Entertainment and Warner Bros. Discovery Announce Disney+, Hulu, Max Bundle

 

Disney Entertainment and Warner Bros. Discovery Announce Disney+, Hulu, Max Bundle

First Of Its Kind Offering Will Be Available In Both Ad-Supported And Ad-Free Plans This Summer

BURBANK, Calif. (May 8, 2024) – Today, Disney Entertainment and Warner Bros. Discovery announced a new streaming bundle that includes Disney+, Hulu and Max. Beginning this Summer in the U.S, the streaming services will be offered together, providing subscribers with the best value in entertainment and an unprecedented selection of content from the biggest and most beloved brands in entertainment including ABC, CNN, DC, Discovery, Disney, Food Network, FX, HBO, HGTV, Hulu, Marvel, Pixar, Searchlight, Warner Bros., and many more.    The new bundle will be available for purchase on any of the three streaming platform’s websites offered as both an ad-supported and ad-free plan.   “On the heels of the very successful launch of Hulu on Disney+, this new bundle with Max will offer subscribers even more choice and value,” said Joe Earley, President, Direct to Consumer, Disney Entertainment. “This incredible new partnership puts subscribers first, giving them access to blockbuster films, originals, and three massive libraries featuring the very best brands and entertainment in streaming today.”   “This new offering delivers for consumers the greatest collection of entertainment for the best value in streaming, and will help drive incremental subscribers and much stronger retention,” said JB Perrette, CEO and President, Global Streaming and Games, Warner Bros. Discovery. “Offering this unprecedented entertainment value for fans across all the complimentary genres these three services offer, presents a powerful new roadmap for the future of the industry.”   Additional details regarding the bundle offer will be shared in the coming months.   ABOUT DISNEY+ Disney+ is the dedicated streaming home for movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic, along with The Simpsons and much more. In select international markets, it also includes the general entertainment content brand, Star, and in the U.S., Disney Bundle subscribers can also access extensive Hulu content, including next day TV and Hulu Original titles, on Disney+. The flagship direct-to-consumer streaming service from Disney, Disney+ offers an ever-growing collection of exclusive originals, including feature-length films, documentaries, live-action and animated series, and short-form content. With unprecedented access to Disney’s long history of incredible film and television entertainment, Disney+ is also the exclusive streaming home for the newest releases from The Walt Disney Studios. Disney+ is available as a standalone streaming service, as part of the Disney Bundle in the U.S. that gives subscribers access to Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+, or as part of Combo+ in Latin America with Star+, the standalone general entertainment and sports streaming service in the region. For more, visit disneyplus.com, or find the Disney+ app on most mobile and connected TV devices.   ABOUT HULU Hulu is the leading and most comprehensive all-in-one premium streaming service that offers an expansive slate of live and on-demand entertainment, both in and outside the home, through a wide array of subscription options that give consumers ultimate control over their viewing experience. As part of the Disney Entertainment segment, Hulu is the only on-demand offering that provides access to shows from every major U.S. broadcast network, libraries of hit TV series and films – including licensed content available exclusively on Hulu – and award-winning Hulu Originals, both with and without commercials. With Hulu + Live TV, subscribers receive a unique combination of access to 95+ live news, entertainment and sports TV channels from 20th Television, The Walt Disney Company, ABC, NBCUniversal, CBS Corporation, The CW, Turner Networks, A+E Networks and Discovery Networks, as well as Hulu’s on-demand library, Disney+, and ESPN+ included as part of the base plan. Visit hulu.com to subscribe or learn more about the service.   ABOUT MAX Max® is the enhanced streaming platform from Warner Bros. Discovery, delivering unparalleled quality content for everyone in the household. With a personalized user experience that brings unique and unexpected stories ranging from the best of unscripted to the highest quality in scripted programming, Max is the destination for HBO Originals, Warner Bros. films, Max Originals, the DC universe, Harry Potter, an expansive offering of kids and family content, and best-in-class programing across food, home, reality, lifestyle, and documentaries from leading brands like HGTV, Food Network, Adult Swim, Cartoon Network, Discovery Channel, TLC, ID and more, all in one place

PARAMOUNT SCARES and FANGORIA present SCREAM GREATS

 

Paramount Home Entertainment is teaming up with FANGORIA to deliver classic thrills and chills to moviegoers across the country.  A new theatrical program called “PARAMOUNT SCARES and FANGORIA present SCREAM GREATS” will bring fan-favorite films back to the big screen for special limited engagements.

 

The program kicks off in select U.S. theatres this month in celebration of the 30^th anniversary of the mesmerizing cult classic THE CROW.  Fans can visit www.thecrow1994.com for details and follow @ParamountScares on social for ongoing updates.

 

Additional films will be resurrected in the coming months and each theatrical presentation will include custom bonus content.  Titles returning to theatres this year include:

 

• THE CROW 30^th Anniversary—May 29 & May 30 (tickets on sale now)
• FRIDAY THE 13^TH PART IV: THE FINAL CHAPTER 40^th Anniversary—September 8 & September 10
• SLEEPY HOLLOW—October 13 & October 16
• ADDAMS FAMILY VALUES—November 10 & November 13

 

Trailer is available HERE

HiroQuest: Genesis & Double Helix Graphic Novel Review

Musician Steve Aoki and Author Jim Krueger collaborated to bring readers a unique and singular experience with the graphic novel, HiroQuest: Genesis & Double Helix, which was released on April 9, 2024 at comic stores and sellers on and offline for a suggested retail price of $21.99. This is a limited edition graphic novel of only 1500 in print. The ISBN Number to make searching for this book easier is 978-1-962594-18-9.

This is book one of what I guess will be a continuing series of future stories detailing the rich world of HiroQuest. Much like in cinemas and elsewhere, this is a multiverse story, but don’t let turn you away because Aioki and Krueger throw in everything but the kitchen sink to tell a rich and expansive storyline that transcends time and space and brings together a host of creatures ranging from mutants, robots, zombies, aliens and witches to name a few. 

Wrapped within the funhouse is the odyssey of Hiro, a genetically altered Meta Human who travels across ten different worlds in search ten rings yielding incredible power for the one who possesses it. The story explores themes of morality, predestination, personal happiness and sacrifice for a greater good. 

This 269 page epic tale is beautifully illustrated with art reminiscent of manga with a plethora of colors and tones that contrast well with the plight of the characters and the mission undertaken. This is a softcover graphic nove, but the paper printed upon it is very premium in quality. The book is literally a mix of styles with conventional text based storytelling mixed in with a kaleidoscope of in universe subheadings and chapters that draws the reader into the world so it feels as though this is not just a graphic novel printed in our world, but rather in a very and appropriately “meta way” feels like this book itself came from another world. 

I found the complete package, which is the book as a whole as a kind of transcendental account of a hero’s journey to be thoroughly original and well worth looking into for fans of Aoki and Krueger. 

HiroQuest: Genesis & Double Helix is available for a limited time at retailers on and offline across ten dimensions.

(C) Copyright 2024 By Mark A. Rivera 

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Abigail OWN OR RENT ON DIGITAL MAY 7, 2024 THE ONLY WAY TO WATCH AT HOME WHILE STILL IN THEATERS FROM UNIVERSAL PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT

 

CERTIFIED FRESH ON ROTTEN TOMATOES OWN OR RENT ON DIGITAL MAY 7, 2024 THE ONLY WAY TO WATCH AT HOME WHILE STILL IN THEATERS FROM UNIVERSAL PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT

Universal City, California, May 6, 2024 – The horror-fan-favorite director duo, Radio Silence, returns to deliver a new vision of vampires in ABIGAIL, available for the first time exclusively on digital platforms where you can buy or rent beginning tomorrow, May 7, 2024, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Certified fresh on Rotten Tomatoes and regarded as “a Bloody Blast” (The Detroit News), directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin & Tyler Gillet elevate the vampire genre challenging expectations at every blood-stained corner.   ABIGAIL boasts beloved-horror cast Melissa Barrera (Scream VI, In The Heights) and Kathryn Newton (Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, Freaky, Lisa Frankenstein), as well as Dan Stevens (Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, “Downton Abbey”), Giancarlo Esposito (“Breaking Bad”, The Usual Suspects, “Parish”), Alisha Weir (Roald Dahl’s Matilda, Don’t Leave Home), Kevin Durand (X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Robin Hood), the late Angus Cloud (Your Lucky Day, “Euphoria”), and William Catlett (A Thousand and One, Lovecraft County).   Radio Silence, the filmmakers behind the horror hits Ready or Not, Scream (2022) and Scream VI, bring a brash and bloodthirsty new vision of vampires with ABIGAIL. A heist team is hired by a mysterious fixer to kidnap the daughter of a powerful underworld figure. They must guard the 12-year-old ballerina for one night to net a $50 million ransom. As the captors start to dwindle one by one, they discover to their mounting terror that they're locked inside an isolated mansion with no ordinary little girl.

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Rest In Peace Actor Bernard Hill.