Peacock Weighs In On HBO Max’s Rebranding With R-Rated Name Change Suggestion Of Its Own

Please note, the following interview was done outside of the FYC event series as there was no cast panel or screening. 

“Winning Time” is a sports drama series for folks who aren’t necessarily big sports fans. With a ridiculous cast, incredible style, and a storyline filled with the highest highs and lowest lows, there’s really something in this HBO series for everyone, sports fan or not.

Ambition intrigues us. Since ancient Greek and Roman times we have watched eagerly as men have been ensnared—and later ruined—by it.

The Information. An interim rule by the Department of Defense, NASA, and the General Services Administration, established last week, prohibits contracts necessitating TikTok use.

Editor’s note: These interview was done outside of the FYC event as there was no cast or creatives panel as a part of the event.

Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer HBO and Max chief Casey Bloys thinks AI has no place in the creative process at his brands. “Two things to keep in mind when I say this: One is, remember I grew up in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, which is Steel Town,” Bloys, the chairman and CEO of HBO and Max content, told Variety co-editor-in-chief Cynthia Littleton during a keynote conversation Wednesday at the Variety TV FYC Fest. “So I am very, very aware of what happens when a company does not think about the future or is not aware of the future. But also, I’ve been at HBO for 19 years and I have never tested a pilot to decide whether to pick it up or not. We just don’t use all of the things other places do, it’s just not something we do. So my take on AI, the idea that AI would be involved in any sort of development or the creative process in the kinds of shows that I do, or we do, at HBO, that’s not something I want to be a part of.

Rod Stewart is looking to part ways with his extravagant Beverly Hills home.

There are a lot of updates coming in from HBO and HBO Max (which is actually just called “Max” at this time).

The HBO Original documentary Being Mary Tyler Moore reveals the life of the titular actress, producer and philanthropist who dazzled family, friends and fans both on and off screen until her death in 2017.

The HBO Original documentary Being Mary Tyler Moore reveals the life of the titular actress, producer and philanthropist who dazzled family, friends and fans both on and off screen until her death in 2017.

Harrison Ford admitted to clashing with Brad Pitt over creative differences on the set of their 1997 movie "The Devil's Own." Over the years, the 80-year-old actor has alluded to experiencing difficulties while filming the Alan J. Pakula-directed action thriller. In a new interview with Esquire, the "1923" star was asked if he recalled why the movie was hard for him to shoot.

Editor’s note: These interview was done outside of the FYC event as there was no cast or creatives panel as a part of the event.

new Max streaming platform in its first week.JB Perrette, Warner Bros. Discovery’s global streaming president, told The Wall Street Journal that 70% of the existing subscribers did move over to the new platform, which combines content from the company’s two main streaming services, HBO Max and Discovery+.

EastEnders has had a dramatic year, so it's not surprising that the soap has picked up a number of nominations at this year's British Soap Awards. But one person is missing, according to fans and actor Max Bowden. Young Lexi Mitchell has had a tough few months as her mum Lola was diagnosed with an incurable brain tumour, before she passed away on Wednesday's episode.

Editor’s note: The following interviews were done outside of the FYC event series, as there was no panel or screening.

HBO and HBO Max (which actually no longer exists and is now called “Max”) have been making a lot of decisions about their cancellations and renewals this year, and we’re bringing you the full recap of everything that has happened.

Heléne Yorke, Drew Tarver, Case Walker and Ken Marino are revealing the secrets behind the success of the Max comedy series The Other Two, as part of Deadline’s FYC House + HBO Max event series. New episodes air on Thursday nights via Max.

Mario Falcone took to Instagram on Tuesday to announce that his wife Becky had given birth to their second child, a baby daughter.The former TOWIE star, 34, who already has Parker Jax, four, with Becky, also revealed the unusual gender neutral name the couple had chosen for their newborn who they welcomed on Monday- Cali Roux. Cali, which means cup, fairest, beautiful and lovely, is sometimes used as a shortened form of the name Calista and has Latin origins. According to the Bump, the name, which has become increasingly popular, was invented in the 20th century and has no confirmed history.

HBO and HBO Max (which actually no longer exists) have been making a lot of decisions about their cancellations and renewals this year, and we’re bringing you the full recap of everything that has happened.

Love to Love You, Donna Summer is not just a documentary, it’s a hymn to the life and times of the indisputable queen of disco. The film conveys Donna Summer’s journey from the gospel churches of Boston to the dance floors that defined an era. Directed by first-time helmer and Summer’s daughter Brooklyn Sudano and Roger Ross Williams (The Apollo, Traveling While Black), Love to Love You weaves together interviews, footage and the singer’s infectious music to deliver a new perspective on the life of a vocal powerhouse. As part of the Deadline FYC House + HBO Max Event series, we spoke with Sudano, Williams and producer David Blackman on the red carpet at the New York premiere.