DC Comics is gearing up to bring an exciting array of new TV adaptations to screens. Under the guidance of James Gunn and Peter Safran, DC is entering a new era, focusing on both classic and lesser-known characters. These adaptations signal a significant shift, blending darker tones with humor and depth. One of the most anticipated series is Waller, featuring Viola Davis … [Read more...] about DC Comics Inspire a New Wave of TV Adaptations
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Casting For New Harry Potter TV Show Focuses on Diversity
The casting call for the new Harry Potter TV series was just announced, by Warner Bros. The series aims to deliver a more detailed and faithful adaptation of the books compared to the original films, spanning multiple seasons in order to dive deeper into the source material. This new show introduces a fresh cast and casting agencies are specifically seeking talent for lead … [Read more...] about Casting For New Harry Potter TV Show Focuses on Diversity
HBO Now Standalone App Launches Exclusively with Apple
First up at the Apple Event this morning was Tim Cook introducing the addition of HBO Now to their Apple TV line-up. While that news may not be unexpected, learning HBO Now will only be available for iOS based devices and Apple TV (at least at launch time) was a bit surprising. Good news for those of you with Apple TV, an iPad, or an iPhone --less so for those carrying an … [Read more...] about HBO Now Standalone App Launches Exclusively with Apple
HBO to Offer Standalone Streaming Service for $15/month
Okay, it's still kind of sitting in the rumours phase, but it appears HBO is finally ready to launch their standalone subscription streaming service (supposedly called HBO Now). For many cord-cutters (meaning those of us who have cancelled our traditional cable television services) HBO was reason enough to hold out, particularly for fans of certain HBO programming (Game of … [Read more...] about HBO to Offer Standalone Streaming Service for $15/month
Amazon Fire TV Finally Delivers HBO Go
Amazon Fire TV has been getting pretty good reviews from users and critics alike, but a few things have been missing... most noteably (for many) is the absence of HBO Go. Thankfully this has been remedied and HBO subscribers can stream their favourite content from the network's movies and TV catalog on the Fire TV (though the Fire TV Stick won't have suppose until the spring … [Read more...] about Amazon Fire TV Finally Delivers HBO Go
HBO GO and MAX GO Updated for Lollipop and Hi-Res Playback
As Android's new release readies for official release, app developers are furiously updating their apps to support all of the new features and design cues: some of the latest being HBO GO and MAX GO. Along with support for Android Lollipop, the update for these apps now offer higher resolution feedback as well. It isn't yet known just what "higher resolution streaming" … [Read more...] about HBO GO and MAX GO Updated for Lollipop and Hi-Res Playback
HBO Television Shows Now Available on Amazon Prime
Amazon Prime has just inked a deal with HBO to bring all of their television shows, limited series and movies over. The first installment of content is now available for residents of the US who want to watch The Sopranos, Six Feet Under, The Wire, Deadwood, and Rome. There is also shows available via Prime that are currently on television such as True Blood, Boardwalk Empire, … [Read more...] about HBO Television Shows Now Available on Amazon Prime
HBO and BBC to Produce Miniseries on Casual Vacancy
JK Rowling departed the Harry Potter franchise for a number of years before she penned her first adult themed book. The Casual Vacancy centers around the major themes of class, politics, and social issues such as drugs and prostitution. The book was on the UK and US bestseller lists for over six months and has sold over six million copies. The book is now getting the miniseries … [Read more...] about HBO and BBC to Produce Miniseries on Casual Vacancy
HBO on iPads soon
Popular entertainment and movie channel HBO is bringing in its shows for streaming on the iPad and other tablet devices. And the best thing is, it will be free for all those who have subscribed to the channel via cable or satellite TV packages. The last bit may not be the liking to many as they might have preferred to deal directly with HBO bypassing the cable providers but as … [Read more...] about HBO on iPads soon