Sara Gilbert, Leland Orser, Lyriq Bent Among Seven Cast in HBO Max Pilot ‘Verbatim’

As Russell T. Davies tells it, he could have written his acclaimed new series “It’s a Sin” a while ago, but, busy with all sorts of other projects, he didn’t get around to it until recently.

If you read and believed all the rumors you read last year—if you’re the kind of person who puts credence in every single report that hits the Internet—you would have thought that a new “Constantine” movie or series was in the works, Keanu Reeves was going to star in it (again), and J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot would be involved.

When Sarah Jessica Parker confirmed that there will be a "Sex and the City" revival, fans couldn’t help but wonder: what will happen to Samantha Jones? Kim Cattrall, who played the proudly promiscuous publicist in the hit Emmy-winning series, will not be returning. HBO Max chief content officer Casey Bloys told TVLine on Wednesday that the SATC follow-up, titled "And Just Like That…" will be a realistic portrayal of women in their 50s.

Technology might change, leading to TV content being prevalent on streaming platforms and every device you carry in your day-to-day life. But one thing that won’t change is the fact that studios will do everything in their power to replicate past success.

and and the upcoming, promises to be the next, must-watch teen dramedy. Produced by Lena Dunham, the HBO Max original stars Justice Smith, Martha Plimpton and Nathan Stewart-Jarrett among many others in an authentic take on stories about a diverse group of high school students exploring their beliefs and sexuality as they discover their true selves.

A couple of weeks ago, the Wizarding World fandom got riled up when it was reported that WarnerMedia is currently seeking out ways to spinoff the ‘Harry Potter’ franchise into the HBO Max TV series realm. At the time, WarnerMedia didn’t confirm nor deny the report and fans began to speculate what the potential series might look like.

Sometimes, people drift apart. That’s likely the explanation the Sex and the City revival, And Just Like That, will go with when it debuts on HBO Max — without Kim Cattrall‘s Samantha Jones.

Exactly two years after the eighth and final season of HBO’s Game of Thrones premiered, cameras will start rolling on its successor, prequel series, House of the Dragon.

Mindy Kaling will voice the beloved character in a new 10-episode animated spinoff series, , for HBO Max, it was announced Wednesday at the Television Critics Association press tour.It is being billed as a comedic take on Velma Dinkley's origins, who is «the unsung and underappreciated brains of the Scooby-Doo Mystery Inc. gang.»Described as an «original and humorous spin» on the character,, produced by Warner Bros.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterHBO Max has given a two-season order to a reboot of adult animated series “Clone High,” as well as a series order to a standalone series about “Scooby-Doo” character Velma Dinkley, who will be voiced by Mindy Kaling.The announcements were part of a larger adult animation slate revealed by HBO Max on Wednesday.

HBO Max, the latest film from Warner Bros. to drop on both the same day.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterThe HBO Max comedy series being led by Jean Smart is rounding out its main cast.Variety has learned that the show has cast two series regulars and eight recurring guest star roles. The single-camera comedy series explores a dark mentorship that forms between Deborah Vance (Smart), a legendary Las Vegas comedian, and an entitled, outcast 25-year-old (Hannah Einbinder).Einbinder has been cast as Ava, the young writer that Deborah is forced to hire.

Believe it or not, it’s been four years since we’ve seen a new feature directed by Taylor Sheridan. After wowing audiences as a screenwriter, Sheridan broke out as a filmmaker with the 2017 film, “Wind River.” That thriller caught the attention of many film fans, but then it’s been fairly quiet for Sheridan, in terms of features.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterThe upcoming Amazon anthology series “Solos” has lined up a star-studded cast.Academy Award-winning actors Morgan Freeman, Anne Hathaway and Helen Mirren, Emmy Award-winning actor Uzo Aduba, Nicole Beharie, Anthony Mackie, Dan Stevens, and Constance Wu will all star in the series.“Solos” is a seven-part anthology series that is described as exploring the deeper meaning of human connection, as explored through the lens of the individual.

The Conners star and executive producer Sara Gilbert, Rob Huebel (Childrens Hospital), Leland Orser (Brand New Cherry Flavor), Lirtq Bent (Four Brothers), J.R. Cacia (Infidel), Tate Donovan (Respect) and Kevin Dunn have been cast opposite Chris Messina in HBO Max pilot Verbatim, an anthology series from Brett Weiner, Ben Stiller’s Red Hour Films, Left/Right Productions and The New York Times.

The decision to release films such as “Wonder Woman 1984” on HBO Max and in theaters on the same day has been a hot button issue amongst film fans and those working in the industry. While there are fans and filmmakers that worry about the future of the theatrical experience, you have business-minded folks that understand there needs to be content released and films don’t make money when they’re sitting on the shelf.

Today, HBO Max confirmed “Zack Snyder’s Justice League” will be a movie, not a series, as the director recently suggested and gave the feature-length film s March 18 release date on HBO Max. The company also released teaser art for the film as well.

Wonder Woman 1984” is making all kinds of moves! Thanks to the 2020 American superhero film, HBO Max activations doubled, giving the streaming service earnings of up to 17.2 million. During a phone meeting, AT&T said that HBO Max and HBO subscribers reached 41 million in the United States, and globally almost 61 million.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterThe upcoming Netflix series “Pieces of Her” has added five to its cast, Variety has learned.Jessica Barden, Omari Hardwick, Joe Dempsie, David Wenham, and Jacob Scipio have all been cast opposite previously announced stars Toni Collette and Bella Heathcoate.The series is based on the best-selling book of the same name by Karin Slaughter.

After revealing that a live-action “Harry Potter” series is in the works at HBO Max, The Hollywood Reporter has news of another project that could come together at WarnerMedia‘s streaming service. READ MORE: ‘Harry Potter’ TV Series In Early Stages Of Development For HBO Max The outlet reports that an animated drama series set within the world of George R.R.