VIDEO: John Oliver Breaks Down the Dysfunctional Immigration Court System in LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER
by Macon Prickett - April 02, 2018 Last night on LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER, John broke down the immigration court system. 'America's dysfunctional immigration court system forces many children to appear in court alone. That's as ridiculous in real life as it would be on a courtroom television show' John exclaimed on last nig...
OLD SCHOOL SKETCH SHOW Returns This Saturday
by A.A. Cristi - October 05, 2017 This month's cast features many talented writers such as Walid Chaya (NBC), Christine Piniero (MTV), Melissa Aquiles (TruRV), Jack Frederick (UCB Maude), Sandy Chansamone (Broadway Comedy Club), TJ Young (Caroline's), Raymond Morency (The PIT), Luis Leon (Would You Rather), Patrice Walker (The PIT) ...
POSE, RUSSIAN DOLL Lead Nominees for 2019 TCA AWARDS
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 19, 2019 The Television Critics Association (TCA) announces the nominees for the organization's 35TH Annual TCA Awards. Comedy duo Desus & Mero, stars of the TCA-nominated Showtime series of the same name, will host. The 2019 TCA Awards, a celebration of all things television, honors the best series, creator...
Late-Night Comedy Docu-Series WYATT CENAC'S PROBLEM AREAS To Debut On HBO April 13
by Macon Prickett - March 08, 2018 Next month, HBO launches the late-night docu-series WYATT CENAC'S PROBLEM AREAS, which follows the Emmy® and WGA Award-winning comedian and writer as he explores America's most pressing issues. Kicking off its ten-episode season FRIDAY, APRIL 13 (11:30 p.m.-midnight ET/PT), the show is the lates...
Freeform Begins Production on Josh Thomas' EVERYTHING'S GONNA BE OKAY Pilot
by Macon Prickett - July 09, 2018 Today, Freeform officially begins production on the pilot “Everything's Gonna Be Okay” in Los Angeles. Written by Josh Thomas, the creator of the critically acclaimed, heartwarming dramedy-series “Please Like Me,” the half-hour comedy pilot introduces Nicholas (played by Thomas), a neurotic 25-year-...
LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER Returns for Sixth Season
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 14, 2019 Presenting a satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events, as well as addressing broader issues, the Emmy®-winning LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER begins its sixth season SUNDAY, FEB. 17 (11:00-11:30 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO....
VIDEO: HBO Shares Trailer & Key Art for LAST WEEK TONIGHT Season 5
by Caryn Robbins - January 22, 2018 Below, check out the official promo and attached is the official key art for season five of LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER, debuting Sunday, Feb. 18 at 11PM on HBO....
'Green Book' Takes Top Prize at Producers Guild Awards - Full List Announced!
by Stephi Wild - January 20, 2019 The Producers Guild Awards were given last night, January 19. Taking the top prize was Green Book, produced by Jim Burke, Charles B. Wessler, Brian Currie, Peter Farrelly, and Nick Vallelonga....
VIDEO: John Oliver Encourages Trump to Talk to Mueller on THE LATE SHOW
by Stephi Wild - February 08, 2018 John Oliver appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert last night, where the conversation naturally turned to Trump and the fact that he says he wants to talk to Mueller....
HBO Receives 108 Primetime Emmy Nominations with GAME OF THRONES Leading with 22 Nominations
by Macon Prickett - July 12, 2018 HBO received 108 Primetime Emmy® nominations for the upcoming 70th Primetime Emmy Awards®, which were announced today in Los Angeles....
EIGHTH GRADE, CAN YOU EVER FORGIVE ME? Among Winners of the 2019 Writers Guild Awards
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 18, 2019 The Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) and the Writers Guild of America West (WGAW) tonight announced the winners of the 2019 Writers Guild Awards for outstanding achievement in writing for film, television, new media, videogames, news, radio/audio, promotional, and graphic animation categories a...
WYATT CENAC'S PROBLEM AREAS Returns for Second Season on HBO
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 07, 2019 Covering a wide range of social and cultural issues, the critically lauded late-night docuseries WYATT CENAC'S PROBLEM AREAS kicks off its ten-episode second season FRIDAY, APRIL 5 (11:00-11:30 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO. The Emmy®- and WGA Award-winning comedian and writer offers his unique pe...
VIDEO: John Oliver Discusses the Controversy Surrounding Brett Kavanaugh on LAST WEEK TONIGHT
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 01, 2018 Presenting a satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events, as well as addressing broader issues, the Emmy®-winning LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER continues its fifth season SUNDAY, SEPT. 30 (11:05–11:35 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO. This week's show focuses on the confirmat...
VIDEO: John Oliver Shares Mike Pence Parody Book on LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER
by Macon Prickett - March 19, 2018 Presenting a satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events, as well as addressing broader issues, the Emmy®-winning LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER continues its fifth season, exclusively on HBO. The show is also available on HBONOW, HBO GO, HBO On Demand and partners' streaming...
Josh Gondelman's DANCING ON A WEEKNIGHT Out On Vinyl and Anywhere Comedy is Streamed or Sold Digitally
by Tori Hartshorn - April 19, 2019 In his newest hour, Dancing On a Weeknight, Josh Gondelman continues to demonstrate a brand of kindness and calm that is all his own. While celebrating his wife's wisdom, ruminating on the joy of living with a pug and sharing with the crowd a hilarious private moment from his wedding, he disarms the...
Members of SAG-AFTRA Vote to Ratify the Network Television Code
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 17, 2018 Members of SAG-AFTRA today voted to ratify the 2018 SAG-AFTRA National Code of Fair Practice for Network Television Broadcasting (Network Television Code). The vote was 93 percent in favor of the new contract....
John Oliver Wins Defamation Lawsuit Against Coal King
by Stephi Wild - February 24, 2018 John Oliver and his show Last Week Tonight got caught up in a legal suit after Oliver called coal king Robert Murray a 'geriatric Dr. Evil' and made fun of his energy corporation during a segment last June. Oliver was sued for defamation but he has announced that the comments were ruled a First Amen...
VIDEO: Watch John Oliver Explain How Prosecutors Use Their Power on LAST WEEK TONIGHT
by Stage Tube - August 06, 2018 John Oliver explains how prosecutors use, or in some cases misuse, their power within our criminal justice system and why it's important to know whether or not your district attorney is a dog....
A STAR IS BORN, ROMA, and More Are Among The Nominees For the 10th Annual Dorian Awards - Check Out The Full List!
by Stephi Wild - January 05, 2019 According to Collider, the nominations have been announced for the 2019 Dorian Awards. The awards celebrate the best and brightest in film, TV, artistic accomplishment of the year....
VIDEO: Watch Rachel Dratch Bring Vanned Parenthood to LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER
by Macon Prickett - April 09, 2018 Presenting a satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events, as well as addressing broader issues, the Emmy®-winning LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER continues its fifth season SUNDAY, APRIL 8 (11:05–11:40 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO. Topics include EPA head Scott Pruitt's all...
Beyonce and More Additional Casting Revealed in New Preview Poster for THE LION KING
by A.A. Cristi - November 01, 2017 Additional casting has been announced for the upcoming film remake of The Lion King....
HBO Receives 29 Primetime EMMYS; Most of Any Network This Year
by Caryn Robbins - September 18, 2017 HBO received 29 Primetime Emmy Awards, the most of any network for the 16th year in a row, in the 69th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards competition. Big Little Lies led HBO programming with 8 Emmys , while The Night Of, Veep and Westworld each received 5 Emmys , and Last Week Tonight with Joh...
VIDEO: John Oliver Slams the WWE on LAST WEEK TONIGHT
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 01, 2019 Presenting a satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events, as well as addressing broader issues, the Emmy®-winning LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER continued its sixth season SUNDAY, MARCH 31 on HBO by discussing how the WWE takes care of its wrestlers — and how it doesn't....
Freeform Orders EVERYTHING'S GONNA BE OKAY Pilot from Critically-Acclaimed Writer and Comedian Josh Thomas
by Macon Prickett - May 10, 2018 Today, Freeform announced a pilot order for “Everything's Gonna Be Okay,” a half-hour comedy from “Please Like Me” creator, writer and comedian Josh Thomas. The pilot introduces Nicholas, a typical 25-year-old still living at home with his single dad and two teenage half-sisters, who is not particul...
VIDEO: Watch John Oliver Discuss Trade on LAST WEEK TONIGHT
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 20, 2018 Presenting a satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events, as well as addressing broader issues, the Emmy®-winning LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER continues its fifth season SUNDAY, AUG. 19 (11:00–11:30 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO. Topics include Rudy Giuliani, Australian p... |