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Dwayne Johnson and Mark Wahlberg to Headline HBO Athlete Dramedy Pilot

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 03 May 2013 01:02:55 +0000

After dominating the box office this past weekend with Michael Bay's 'Pain and Gain,' Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Mark Wahlberg are heading to the last place we expected to find them -- the small screen. The body-building duo will reunite for an upcoming HBO drama pilot about retired athletes in Miami, with Johnson set to star and Peter Berg attached to direct a script from 'Entourage' writer Stephen Levinson. But is there any chance HBO would pass on such a star-studded series?

'Game of Thrones' Beer Being Produced: Hangovers Are Coming

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 02:41:29 +0000

We don't know about you, but the news that broke earlier today of HBO's 'Game of Thrones' delivering super-sized episodes for its third season beginning March 31 made us want to toast the series' honor. Thankfully, HBO has an answer for that too! The network has announced its collaboration with Brewery Ommegang to release a series of 'Game of Thrones'-inspired beers to coincide with the new season! Are you prepared to taste the Iron Throne? Details inside!

'Boardwalk Empire' Season Finale Preview: Who Will Be Left Standing on "Margate Sands?"

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 01:03:35 +0000

And so, it has all come down to this. Gyp Rosetti rules 'Boardwalk Empire's Atlantic City, while Nucky Thompson hides in the shadows and looks for his moment to strike back and reclaim his empire. This Sunday's 'Boardwalk Empire' season 3 finale "Margate Sands" will lay it all on the line as Nucky joins forces with some surprising allies to take back Atlantic City, but who will pay the price along the way? Will the blood flow as much as the booze? Check out the latest clips from "Margate Sands" for a taste of what's to come from the finale!

'Game of Thrones' Season 3 Trailer is Here!

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 16:39:59 +0000

As eager as we are to see thee premiere of 'Game of Thrones' season 3, we love the months before promotional campaigns get underway, where every morsel of teaser from an upcoming year feels that much more tantalizing. Such is the case with 'Game of Thrones' season 3, which released a fairly vague teaser poster last week, but looks to be ramping things up with the very first teaser trailer! Are you ready for 'Game of Thrones' season 3?

Stones In New York For Premiere Of New Documentary 'Crossfire Hurricane' [VIDEO]

Gailen Sprague — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 14:19:02 +0000

The Rolling Stones were in New York Tuesday night for the premiere of their new documentary, Crossfire Hurricane, at the Ziegfeld Theater. Mick Jagger, is pleased with the results, saying, “It’ll show lots of things that people don’t know.” Keith Richards added, “It’s weird to watch your own life go by.” The film, released in [...]

Why Didn't HBO or NBC Want 'The Walking Dead'?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 23:45:06 +0000

In the past, we've heard about networks passing up some great dramas now and again, like when 'Breaking Bad' almost went to FX, before landing on AMC as the Emmy-winning bad-ass drama we all know it to be. But did you know that before AMC scored even bigger with Robert Kirkman's 'The Walking Dead,' HBO and NBC were in the market for the zombie-thriller as well? What made them pass on something that's become such a cultural phenomeon?

'Game of Thrones' Concept Art: What Did White Walkers Originally Look Like?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 21:01:26 +0000

Fans of HBO and George R.R. Martin's Game of Thrones' nearly lost their minds during the climactic moments of season 2 finale.

George Harrison Doc Coming To HBO [VIDEO]

Jon Michaels — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 12:30:20 +0000

Martin Scorsese got the honor of putting George Harrison’s life on film with his forthcoming two-part documentary George Harrison: Living in a Material World. The documentary will air on HBO in October featuring new interviews with Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Yoko Ono, George Martin, and Eric Clapton, plus more of George’s Friends and other artist. Classic George Harrison: [...]