‘In Treatment’ Reboot in the Works at HBO

Owen Gleiberman Chief Film CriticIf you want to meet a Republican politician who’s the ultimate poster boy for shameless apple-polishing — the kind of eager conservative loyalist who would crawl across broken glass to shine Donald Trump’s shoes — you should watch “The Swamp,” the new HBO documentary, and get a load of Matt Gaetz, a congressman from Florida who got swept into the U.S. House of Representatives by the Trump tidal wave.Gaetz is a real piece of work.

In the ever-growing Streaming Wars, where platforms aim to destroy each other for the coveted subscriber dollars, content is the ammunition. If you have lots of ammo and a few big guns, you can do a lot of damage.

Opinions of Ridley Scott’s “Prometheus” normally fall into one of two camps. The first camp, which is the seeming majority of people, despise the film and don’t even acknowledge the project’s connection to the “Alien” franchise.

Peter White Television EditorInsecure star Issae Rae is to exec produce a two-part documentary for HBO exploring the history of black television.Seen & Heard, which is currently in production, will look at the issue through the eyes of those who wrote, produced, created and starred in groundbreaking series of the past and present.It will be directed and produced by Phil Bertelsen, who directed Netflix’s six-part doc series Who Killed Malcolm X?Per HBO, the documentary will offer cultural

It’s easy to forget among the noise of toxicity, cultural division, polarized memes, and bad blood, that the people bringing us 24/7 news are just that, people. The new CNN Films documentary “On The Trail: Inside The 2020 Primaries” silences the rhetoric to reveal what it really takes for lead political reporters to deliver stories.

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Also Read: 'Ellen DeGeneres Show' Under Investigation by WarnerMedia for Workplace Harassment“Linda is an unstoppable force who has cast some of the most iconic and longest lasting programs, not only changing television, but also having a ripple effect on our culture at large,” said HBO Max boss Kevin Reilly.

delayed due to the coronavirus.In perhaps more surprising news, the streamer says its “No. 2 performing show” is Anna Kendrick original “Love Life.” “Friends” is supposedly “closely followed” by the comedy, which was picked up for a second season last month, despite mixed reviews.According to HBO Max, “The Big Bang Theory” is currently in the number three slot, and the streamer touts that eight of its originals are in the top 25 series since launch.

“Room 104” director Patrick Brice is reteaming with HBO for the upcoming suspense-thriller film, “The Wild.” The film will stream exclusively on HBO Max, developed and produced internally at Warner Max. (Warner Max is the new HBO Max label that will head all feature film development and production for the streaming service.) The film will be based off of Owen Laukkanen’s suspense novel of the same name, and will be adapted, written, and directed by Brice.

The slate of programming available on the new streaming service HBO Max continues to expand in unexpected ways, though this recent announcement might be their most peculiar yet. According to Variety, the young streaming service has commissioned a 10-episode run of a new series titled “A World of Calm” which promises to combine “mesmeric imagery with narration by A-list stars” with figures Mahershala Ali, Nicole Kidman and Keanu Reeves already signed on to the new health and wellness show.

Join thousands of others who have signed up for the Daily Record newsletter.MINI has updated the John Cooper Works performance version of its family-sized Countryman model, enhancing the performance, design, on-board kit and technology.It features the most powerful engine ever used in a production MINI – a four-cylinder 2.0-litre turbo petrol, mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel-drive set-up, that develops 306hp.That’s good enough to propel it to 62mph in just 5.1

Also Read: Michael Phelps Examines 'Post-Olympic Depression' in HBO's 'The Weight of Gold' Trailer (Video)Carolyn Strauss, Patricia Breen, Mark Duplass, Jay Duplass, Mel Eslyn and Tyler Romary all serve as executive producers. Jay Duplass directed the pilot last year filmed in the Chicago area.“As longtime fans of her live shows, we have been looking for the perfect way to showcase Bridget’s many talents,” said Amy Gravitt, Executive Vice President, HBO Programming.

HBO Max is already saying goodbye one of its biggest franchises. On Aug. 25, all eight films will depart the recently launched streaming service, meaning if you've been putting off signing up for HBO Max and still want to watch while you still can, now is the time, before the movies fly away on their Nimbus 2000.Alongside and the Studio Ghibli films, is one of several mega-popular properties on HBO Max.

Also Read: Summer TV 2020: Premiere Dates for New and Returning Shows (Photos)Per HBO Max, “With exclusive access to CNN’s political correspondents and embedded campaign journalists, the film reveals a 360⁰, rare view of the intensity and determination essential to pushing through challenges on the road, and manage demands at home.

During these turbulent times, HBO Max wants you to just … relax. The streamer has ordered “A World of Calm,” a series based on the popular app and narrated by a slew of big names.The 10-episode order co-produced by Calm and Nutopia is HBO Max’s first brush with the health and wellness space.

Will Thorne Staff WriterEver dreamed of having Mahershala Ali, Keanu Reeves or Nicole Kidman help you drift off to sleep? Well HBO Max is helping make those dreams become a reality.The streamer has issued a 10-episode order for a new series called “A World of Calm,” which “combines mesmeric imagery with narration by A-list stars” to bring relaxation to the audience. “A World of Calm,” which represents HBO Max’s first foray into the health and wellness space, is the result of a collaboration

Also Read: Michael Che to Star in Sketch Comedy Series at HBO MaxHere’s how HBO Max describes the series:A timely antidote for our modern lives, each half-hour episode takes audiences on an immersive visual journey into another world. Building on the record-breaking success of Calm’s Sleep Stories – bedtime stories for grown ups with over 250m listens – each relaxing tale is designed to transform how you feel.

Erik Pedersen Managing EditorDuring these turbulent times, HBO Max wants you to just … relax. The streamer has ordered A World of Calm, a series based on the popular app and narrated by a slew of big names.The 10-episode order co-produced by Calm and Nutopia is HBO Max’s first brush with the health and wellness space.

HBO documentary series has provoked a backlash in the doc community due to a lack of above-the-line diversity on the project.The “Tiger” series is being co-helmed by Oscar-nominated “City Of Ghosts” and “A Private War” filmmaker Matthew Heineman and the Emmy-nominated Matthew Hamachek.