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Season 5 of the HBO show will be set in the Jamaica Bay area of New York City
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August 22, 2025 | 8:01am ET
Nicolas Cage is reportedly nearing a deal to lead the Season 5 of True Detective. While most details regarding the new season are under wraps, but per Variety, Season 5 of the HBO show will be set in the Jamaica Bay area of New York City. Cage would be the latest high-profile actor to take on the lead role in True Detective, following the likes of Jodie Foster, Mahershala Ali, Rachel McAdams, Colin Farrell, Woody Harrelson, and Matthew McConaughey. Foster, Ali and McConaughey all earned Emmy nominations for their roles, with Foster taking home both the Emmy and the Golden Globe for her performance in Season 4. If Cage does indeed snag the role, it will only be his second lead role on television; last year, it was revealed that the actor is slated to play Spider-Man Noir in a live-action series for MGM+ and Amazon Prime Video. There is no release date for the show, entitled Noir, but it’s scheduled to arrive sometime in 2026. Related Video
Earlier this year, Cage revealed that rarely does a day go by “where I’m not mistaken for Nick Cave,” he joked during an interview. Soon thereafter, Cave shared a humorous anecdote about a time when he was mistaken for Cage by a drunken fan of the actor while he was living in São Paulo.
“Anyway, these confusions between me and Mr. Cage happen fairly often,” Cave added. “But I don’t mind. I’m a fan. Have you guys seen Mandy? My God. What a film.”
Portrayed Kory Anders/Starfire in Titans (2018 TV Series).
Portrayed Tim Drake/Robin in Titans (2018 TV Series).
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While politics weren't overtly present during the show, there was an undercurrent of major changes happening in Hollywood.
By Daniel Arkin and Rebecca Keegan
LOS ANGELES — Amid the pop of Champagne bottles and the sound of applause, so much of what mattered at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards on Sunday night was what wasn’t said.
The company that had the biggest night — Warner Bros. Discovery, which won top awards for “One Battle After Another,” “Sinners,” “The Pitt” and “Hacks” — is at the heart of a fight over the future of Hollywood.
Inside the ballroom at the Beverly Hilton were the three men waging that fight: Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav, who is overseeing the sale of his company, and Netflix and Paramount CEOs Ted Sarandos and David Ellison, who are battling to buy it. Not one of them was mentioned in a speech or a presenter’s comments.
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Instead, there were opportunities to read between the lines, as when multiple winners, including Stellan Skarsgård (“Sentimental Value”) and Ryan Coogler (“Sinners”), extolled the importance of the cinematic experience, which can be viewed as a vote against Netflix’s ownership. Or when host Nikki Glaser called Paramount-owned CBS News “CBS News: America’s newest place to see BS news,” drawing a big laugh from the room, in a rebuke of the new leadership Ellison has installed there.
Here’s a look at all the key takeaways and top moments from this year’s show, which marked the official start to the 2026 awards season.
Politics (mostly) out of the limelight
Hollywood awards shows sometimes get topical. But Sunday’s Globes were more muted on that front. It was a notable shift partly because some of the year’s major contenders have political themes. “One Battle After Another” concerns left-wing revolutionaries. “It Was Just an Accident,” from exiled Iranian auteur Jafar Panahi, and “The Secret Agent,” from Brazil, depict characters struggling under repressive regimes.
Wagner Moura and his wife, Sandra Delgado, attend the 83rd annual Golden Globe Awards on Jan. 11, 2026.Michael Tran / AFP - Getty Images
But there were still some quietly political remarks. “The Secret Agent” director Kleber Mendonça Filho alluded to what he described as “a very important moment in time to be making films — here in the U.S. [and] in Brazil.” Wagner Moura, the movie’s star, dedicated his best drama film actor prize to people “sticking to their values in difficult moments.”
‘One Battle After Another’ and Chalamet gain Oscars momentum
Paul Thomas Anderson’s film appears to be on a glide path to best picture at the Oscars in March. The Warner Bros. Pictures film, a thriller about a band of political revolutionaries on the run from an old foe, went into Sunday with a leading nine Globe nominations and won four trophies: best musical/comedy, best director (Anderson), best screenplay (Anderson) and best supporting actress (Teyana Taylor).
Timothée Chalamet, winner of the Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy Award for "Marty Supreme" poses in the press room during the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on January 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, Calif.Amy Sussman / Getty Images
The Globes don’t always predict success at the Oscars, but “One Battle” has other feathers in its cap, including best picture wins at the recent Critics Choice Awards, the National Society of Film Critics Awards and the Gotham Awards. Anderson is also revered by cinephiles worldwide, owing in part to seminal masterworks like “Boogie Nights” and “There Will Be Blood.”
In the acting categories, Timothée Chalamet scored his first Golden Globe for his lead role as a fiercely ambitious table tennis player in “Marty Supreme.” Chalamet edged out competition that included George Clooney (“Jay Kelly”) and Leonardo DiCaprio (“One Battle”) — and set himself up nicely for another victory at the Academy Awards.
If he ends up triumphing at the Oscars, Chalamet, 30, could snap Oscar voters’ habit of honoring industry veterans.
‘The Pitt’ continues to conquer TV drama
In an era of pricey, high-concept drama series like “Severance” and “The Last of Us,” it wasn’t a given that the modestly budgeted medical procedural “The Pitt” would break through. But the acclaimed portrait of emergency room professionals trying to get through the day has become a hit, a critical darling and — judging by Sunday’s results — an awards season favorite.
Sara Wells and Noah Wyle attend the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on Jan. 11, 2026, in Beverly Hills, Calif.Monica Schipper / Getty Images
Globes voters handed “The Pitt” two marquee awards: best drama series and best drama series actor, for Noah Wyle. “The Pitt” and Wyle received equivalent honors at the Primetime Emmy Awards in September, putting the HBO hospital procedural in the same company as modern classics like “Mad Men,” “Breaking Bad” and “Succession.”
R. Scott Gemmill, the show’s creator, accepted the award for best drama series and paid tribute to “the first responders and health care workers, who are the real heroes, who inspire us.”
Nikki Glaser, biting as ever
Glaser, in her second stint as Globes emcee, delighted the crowd at the Beverly Hilton with barbed one-liners about the Warner Bros. sale, the Jeffrey Epstein files, the upheaval at CBS News, Leonardo DiCaprio’s dating life, Sean Penn’s political activism, Kevin Hart’s stature — and, in good self-deprecating fashion, herself.
In the final seconds of her opening monologue, she struck a more earnest tone.
“I’m making jokes up here, but it is an absolute privilege to be in this room with you all. Yes, I’m your host, but I’m honestly such a massive fan,” Glaser told the crowd. “Your work this year was innovative; it felt fearless, inspiring and, in some cases, downright Zootopian.”
Podcasting gets the Globes treatment
In a first, the Globes recognized achievement in podcasting — and handed the prize to “Good Hang with Amy Poehler,” a light-hearted interview series hosted by the former “Saturday Night Live” and “Parks and Recreation” star.
“I don’t know about award shows, but when they get it right, it makes sense,” Poehler joked. “This is an attempt to try to make a very rough and unkind world filled with a little more love and laughter.”
The award was presented by hip-hop icon Snoop Dogg. “Before podcasts, I was what you all listened to driving around in your cars,” he joked.
Daniel Arkin reported from New York and Rebecca Keegan from Los Angeles.
It’s been 5 years since Christopher Plummer had died from falling. He will be remembered as the legendary actor. His legacy will lived on. He will be missed.
R.I.P. 🪦
Christopher Plummer
December 13, 1929 - February 5, 2021
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Portrayed Mary Jane, Myrtle Wilson, and Anna Malloy.
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CBS cited cost concerns in July when it announced the show would end.
Paramount’s bid to buy Warner Bros. has one of its stars curious about the economics of the possible deal.
On Monday, Paramount, led by CEO David Ellison, launched a hostile bid to buy Warner Bros. Discovery after the latter agreed to a deal with Netflix last week that would sell the Warner Bros. film and TV studios, HBO and HBO Max. The Netflix deal is valued at $82.7 billion, or $27.75 per share of WBD common stock. Paramount’s tender offer is $30 per share, putting the total at more than $108 billion.
The eye-popping numbers led Late Show host Stephen Colbert to muse about the Paramount bid during his monologue Tuesday night. (Paramount owns CBS, which airs The Late Show.)
“Wow. I gotta say, if my company’s got that kind of green, I’m sure they can afford to un-cancel one of their best shows,” Colbert said, drawing cheers from the studio audience. “CBS, you heard the people — bring back The Equalizer.”
CBS, of course, announced in July — a few weeks before Ellison’s Skydance finalized its purchase of Paramount — that it would end The Late Show after its current season. The network cited cost concerns as the primary reason for the cancellation, claiming the show loses $40 million annually.
Colbert also noted that the Paramount bid for WBD includes $24 billion from wealth funds controlled by Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Abu Dhabi. “And when the dictator of Saudia Arabia gives you billions of dollars, I’m sure there’s no catch,” he said. “In a totally unrelated story, I’m looking forward to next season’s new CBS hit comedy, Young Mohammed bin Sheldon.”
Colbert’s monologue from Tuesday’s show is below. The comments about the Paramount-WBD offer start at the 8:34 mark.
Voices of Starfire, Princess Bubblegum, Blackfire, Alice May, Harley Quinn, and more…
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She will be remembered as Delia Deetz from Beetlejuice and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.
Let her rest in peace. 💐
March 4, 1954 - January 30, 2026
Gisèle Pelicot, the French woman who survived a decade of abuse after her husband drugged her and arranged for dozens of men to rape her while she was unconscious, is to be the subject of an HBO documentary.
The Warner Bros. Discovery-owned network is in production on the doc, which will be directed by Joanna Natasegara, the Oscar-winning producer behind The White Helmets.
The untitled doc will tell the story of Pelicot, who waived her anonymity and spoke publicly about the case, which saw 51 men convicted in what became one of France’s largest sexual violence trials.
It will accompany Gisèle on her journey as she rebuilds her life, remaining determined to speak out for survivors of sexual violence everywhere.
Abigail Anketell-Jones (The Disciple) and Brenda Coughlin (Citizenfour) will produce alongside Natasegara with Laura Poitras (Cover Up) exec producing. Other exec producers include Mariana Oliva, Marcos Nisti, Luana Lobo, Estela Renner, and Ana Lucia Villela for MFF & Co., James Costa and Trevor Burgess for Bird Street Productions, Chandra Jessee and Rebecca Lichtenfeld for InMaat, Maxyne Franklin and Sandra Whipham for Doc Society and Jenny Warburg.
Natasegara said, “Gisèle’s decision to stand up and speak for survivors of sexual violence everywhere is simply an awe-inspiring act of courage. The film is a testimony to her insistence on dignity, her resolute refusal to be defined by the crimes committed against her, and how France and the rest of the world choose to respond to her bravery. From the day I learned about her story, I felt a responsibility to help to tell it.”
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Best Superhero Movies on HBO Max (January 2026)
JANUARY 23, 2026
HBO Max hosts some of the greatest superhero movies of all time. This is thanks, in part, to Warner Bros. stewardship of DC Comics since 1972. With a rare few exceptions, virtually every DC film adaptation over the past five decades was produced by a WB subsidiary.
What are the best Superhero movies on HBO Max as of January 2026?
Most of the superhero movies available on HBO Max are set in the DC Comics multiverse. Despite this, the diversity of the publisher’s creations has resulted in a variety of films over the past five decades. The list which follows lists the five best films, in order of release.
Superman: The Movie (1978)
Superman: The Movie was a revelation on many levels. The tagline of the film’s first trailer promised “You’ll Believe A Man Can Fly.” The film delivered on that promise, thanks to practical special effects that were revolutionary for their time. However, that is only a part of why Superman: The Movie is still regarded as one of the best superhero movies ever.
At its core, Superman: The Movie treated its source material with reverence. This was surprising to many given comic books were seen as children’s entertainment at the time. However, Warner Bros. was determined to fashion a film that took the Man of Steel seriously, while offering a fun family film.
Batman (1989)
For many years, the name of Batman was synonymous with the campy 60’s sitcom starring Adam West. That remained the case, even as the superhero comics became more mature during the Bronze Age and Dark Age of Comics. The 1989 Batman film restored the original vision of the Dark Knight Detective, with an extra emphasis on “dark.”
The film largely centers around photojournalist Vicki Vale, as she searches for proof of the vigilante said to protect Gotham City. Her investigation leads her into the clutches of gangster Jack Napier, who has developed a new attitude as a “fully functioning homicidal artist.” This sets up a battle for the soul of Gotham City, as Napier, now known as The Joker, takes out his rivals while daring Batman to come for him.
The screenplay by Sam Hamm and Warren Skaaren takes some liberties with the classic comics’ mythology, particularly with the twist ending. 1989’s Batman has also been criticized for being more focused on The Joker and Vicki Vale than on the title character. Despite this, the film broke box office records and was a critical and commercial success. However, it is better remembered today for how it influenced the popular image of both Batman and Gotham City.
Tim Burton’s production team managed a miracle with their art design. The film’s version of Gotham City is a gestalt of grotesque architecture and 40s’ fashions. It somehow blends the aesthetics of classic Noir with the dystopian decay of modern Manhattan. This unique style would make its way into Batman: The Animated Series and influence many comic creators.
The Dark Knight (2008)
The second film in Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight Trilogy, The Dark Knight is widely considered to be the best of the three. There are several reasons for this. Chief among them is the Oscar-winning performance of Heath Ledger as The Joker. His performance stands out, even among an ensemble of great actors who are all delivering their A-game.
Thematically, the film is Nolan’s strongest, dealing with idea of duality. This is a common theme in superhero movies and most obviously reflected in Harvey Dent’s transformation into the monstrous Two-Face. However, every major character in the cast has a conflict regarding two roles they play.
Bruce Wayne desires a normal life with Rachel Dawes, but fears he must be Batman to protect Gotham City. Alfred is torn between his roles as Bruce’s employee and his foster father, and deciding what is best for him. Even The Joker is torn between the showman he presents himself as and the monster who wants to be reassured everyone is as twisted as he is.
The Batman (2022)
When 2022’s The Batman was announced, many wondered what it had to offer. The savior of Gotham City had been adapted and readapted several times before in feature films at that point. However, the most recent superhero movie to feature the Dark Knight did have one new thing to offer; a detective story.
Strangely enough, most of the Batman movies do not show him doing much detective work. The few that do (like Batman Forever) are decidedly silly and what mysteries exist are limited to The Riddler’s riddles. This is odd considering the character is known as “the World’s Greatest Detective” in the comics.
The Batman, however, borrows heavily from several modern Batman detective stories, particularly The Long Halloween and Year Zero. It also builds its story around the mystery of The Riddler’s identity. Over the course of the film the inexperienced Dark Knight realizes he must be more than a deterrent or a warrior to be an effective crime fighter.
It is not enough for a superhero to punish the wicked. They must also inspire others to virtue. This is reflected in the film’s closing monologue, which reveals the hidden heart of Batman’s character. “People need hope,” Batman says. “To know someone’s out there for them.”
Superman (2025)
Not quite six months have passed since 2025’s Superman first premiered in theaters. However, it quickly made an impression. Beyond offering the first cinematic look at the new DCU, it also neatly modernized the Man of Steel for the 21st century.
The movie’s story is as much an examination of modern media as it is the role of heroes in society. In many ways, the film’s great villain is not Lex Luthor, but the sociopolitical structure that Luthor manipulates. It is telling that the writers of The Daily Planet writing an honest, well-researched story is as pivotal to the heroes’ victory as anything The Justice Gang does.
Yes, The Engineer and Ultraman may threaten Superman physically. Yet it is the public turning on Superman because of sensationalist reporting and Lois Lane asking hard questions about his actions that truly hurts him. This shows a depth far greater than most modern Superman stories and set a high standard for the DCU to follow.
How we picked the best Superhero Movies on HBO Max in January 2026
The biggest question in composing this list was whether to include animated superhero movies or not. While often overlooked and rarely released in theaters, many of DC’s animated offerings match the live-action blockbusters in quality. Batman: Mask of the Phantasm, for instance, is considered the best Batman movie ever by many fans of the Dark Knight.
Once it was decided to make animated movies their own category, three more criteria were considered. First, how well the movie set a standard for other superhero movies to follow. Secondly, how well the movie adapted the source material for feature films while remaining true to the classic comics. Finally, whether the movie had established a legacy that was later emulated in comic books and other adaptations.
Catch New Seasons Of “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” And “Like Water for Chocolate,” And Series Debuts Of HBO Original Late-Night Series “Neighbors” And Italian HBO Original Series “Portobello”
HBO Original Two-Part Documentary “Murder In Glitterball City”
New Films “Boys Go to Jupiter” And “Dead of Winter”
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Series
Debuts this February
HBO Original Late-Night Series NEIGHBORS 6 Episodes Rollout: Episodes debut weekly
Logline: The series examines stories of absurd, outrageous, and dramatic real-life residential conflicts from a wide range of larger-than-life characters across the United States, opening a verité portal into the lives of contemporary Americans.
Credits: Executive producers and directors Harrison Fishman and Dylan Redford. Executive producers A24; Josh Safdie, Eli Bush, Ronnie Bronstein, and JP Lopez Ali for Central Pictures.
Debuts February 15 at 8:00 p.m. ET on HBO and available at 3:01am ET on HBO Max
HBO Original Drama Series (Mexico) LIKE WATER FOR CHOCOLATE S2 6 Episodes Rollout: Episodes debut weekly
Logline: In the final season, Tita finds in Dr. Brown the promise of a different destiny — one where sweetness offers refuge. But Pedro’s return reignites a forbidden passion that defies rules and traditions. Against the backdrop of a Mexico marked by violence and social transformation, traumas, losses, and secrets push every character to confront their limits and decide how much they’re willing to risk for love and freedom. Amid the magic of the kitchen and the strength of their emotions, Tita and Pedro discover that some loves are meant to burn forever.
Cast: Irene Azuela, Azul Guaita, Ana Valeria Becerril, Andrea Chaparro, Andrés Baida, Francisco Angellini, Ángeles Cruz, Mauricio García Lozano, Ari Brickman, and Louis David Horné
Credits: An HBO Original series produced by Warner Bros. Discovery, Ventanarosa Productions and Banijay Americas’ Endemol Shine North America, and Endemol Shine Boomdog, with executive producers Salma Hayek Pinault, José Tamez, Siobhan Flynn, Sharon Levy, Lisa Fahrenholt, Flavio Morales, Alejandro Rincón, Clara Machado, and showrunner Jerry Rodríguez. Directed by Julián de Tavira, head writer Silvia Ortega Vettoretti, Cynthia Fernández Trejo, Jerry Rodríguez, and María Jaén as part of the writing team.
Press Assets Debuts February 15 at 11:00 p.m. ET
HBO Original Late-Night Series LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER S13
Logline: A satirical, insightful, and meticulously researched look at current events in the U.S. and around the globe, the 33-time Emmy®-winning series features Oliver’s hilarious, expertly honed perspective on today’s pressing political, social, and cultural issues, as well as lesser-reported topics that both inform and entertain. Shot in New York, this season will continue to feature the show’s weekly topical insights, signature deep dives, and distinctive comedy pieces.
Credits: Produced for HBO by Avalon and Peyance Productions; executive produced by John Oliver, Tim Carvell, Liz Stanton, Jon Thoday, and James Taylor; directed by Paul Pennolino. Press Assets
Debuts February 20
HBO Original Drama Series (Italy) PORTOBELLO 6 episodes Rollout: Episodes debut weekly
Logline: The first Italian HBO Original series tells the dramatic story of TV host Enzo Tortora, who became the protagonist of a horrific judicial ordeal. Cast: Stars Fabrizio Gifuni, Lino Musella, Barbora Bobulova, Romana Maggiora Vergano, Federica Fracassi, Carlotta Gamba, Giada Fortini, Irene Maiorino, Giovanni Buselli, Davide Mancini, Paolo Pierobon, Gianluca Gobbi, Fausto Russo Alesi, Massimiliano Rossi, Pier Giorgio Bellocchio, Alessio Praticò, Alma Noce, Salvatore D’Onofrio, Francesco Russo, Gennaro Apicella, Luciano Giugliano, Alessandro Fella, Antonia Truppo, Gianmaria Martini and features Gianfranco Gallo as Raffaele Cutolo, with Fabrizio Contri, Tommaso Ragno, Valeria Marini, and Alessandro Preziosi.
Credits: Produced by OUR FILMS, part of the Mediawan group, and KAVAC FILM, in co-production with ARTE France and in collaboration with Rai Fiction and The Apartment Pictures, a Fremantle company. Produced by Lorenzo Mieli and Mario Gianani for Our Films, and by Simone Gattoni for Kavac Film. Cinematography by Francesco Di Giacomo, production design by Andrea Castorina, costumes by Daria Calvelli, editing by Francesca Calvelli, music by Teho Teardo.
Documentaries
Debuts February 19 at 8:00 p.m. ET
HBO Original Two-Part Documentary
MURDER IN GLITTERBALL CITY Rollout: Part 1 debuts February 19 at 8:00 p.m. ET immediately followed by Part 2.
Logline: The city of Louisville, Kentucky, known for its historic Victorian architecture and birthplace of the mirrored glitterball, proves to be an unlikely backdrop for a dark tale of murder. The two-part documentary explores the shifting landscape of a mysterious killing, a toxic relationship, a vulnerable victim and the unreliable accounts of two ex-lovers on trial for their lives. Credits: HBO Documentary Films presents MURDER IN GLITTERBALL CITY, A World of Wonder Production. Directed and produced by Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato; producer, Mona Card.
Films
Debuts February 6
Cartuna and Irony Point Film
BOYS GO TO JUPITER
Logline: A teenager in suburban Florida desperately hustles to make $5,000 in this dreamy and surreal animated coming-of-age story.
Cast: Jack Corbett, Tavi Gevinson, Grace Kuhlenschmidt, Elsie Fisher, J.R. Phillips, Demi Adejuyigbe, Cole Escola, Julio Torres, Miya Folick, Janeane Garofalo, Sarah Sherman, Eva Victor, River L Ramirez, Chris Fleming, Max Wittert, Joe Pera. k
Credits: Written and directed by Julian Glander. Produced by Peisin Yang Lazo. Press Assets Debuts February 20 Vertical Film DEAD OF WINTER Logline: A grief-stricken loner (Emma Thompson) caught in a brutal Minnesotan blizzard discovers a young woman imprisoned by a desperate armed couple, forcing this unlikely hero into a dangerous fight for her and the victim’s survival. Cast: Emma Thompson, Judy Greer, Marc Menchaca, Laurel Marsden, Gaia Wise, Cúán Hosty-Blaney, Dalton Leeb, Paul Hamilton, Lloyd Hutchinson with Brían F. O'Byrne. Credits: Directed by Brian Kirk. Written by Nicholas Jacobson-Larson and Dalton Leeb. Executive Producers Simon B. Stein, Holger Härtl, Marc-André Gerke, Daniel Texter, Nick Thomas. Press Assets
TITLES COMING TO HBO MAX IN FEBRUARY
*This list may not be comprehensive and is subject to change
February 1
42
2073
Aftermath
Around the World in 80 Days (1956)
Betrayed (1944)
Build for Off-Road, Season 2 (Motortrend)
Captains Courageous (1937)
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1932)
Ferdinand
Get Him to the Greek
Get Him to the Greek: Unrated
The Harvey Girls
Honky Tonk
Hop (2011)
Inconceivable
Insidious: Chapter 3
Jezebel
Just Mercy
Key Largo
King Solomon's Mines
Kitty Foyle
Lady Be Good
Laughing Sinners
The Life of Emile Zola
Life of Pi
Lone Star
The Lost Husband
Love & Basketball
Love Happens
MacGruber
MacGruber: Unrated
Malcolm X
Marie Antoinette
Masterminds
Mildred Pierce (1945)
Mister Roberts
Mrs. Miniver
My Blind Brother
My Cousin Rachel
National Velvet
The Notebook
Now, Voyager
One Way Passage
Open Water
The Perfect Match
The Picture of Dorian Gray
Robin Hood (2010)
The Search
The Shape of Water
Silver River
The Spectacular Now
Story of Louis Pasteur
Strike Up the Band
They Were Expendable
Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo
This Modern Age
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
Vacation from Marriage
Watch on the Rhine
Westbound
The Woman in Red
Wuthering Heights (1939)
The Yearling
Zola
February 2
Madam Beja, Season 1 (Max Original)
The Last Captains, Season 1 (Discovery)
Wardens of the North, Season 6 (Animal Planet)
February 3
90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way: Pillow Talk, Season 7 (TLC)
February 5
The Murder Tapes, Season 10 (ID)
February 6
Batwheels, Season 3B Boys Go to Jupiter
February 7
Ready to Love (Detroit), Season 11
February 8 Puppy Bowl XXII Kickoff (Animal Planet) Puppy Bowl XXII (Animal Planet) February 9 East Harbor Heroes, Season 1 (Discovery) February 10 90 Day: The Single Life, Season 10 (TLC)
The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper, Season 4 (CNN)
February 12 Isadora Moon, Season 1C (Max Original)
The Pope’s Exorcist
February 13 House Hunters: Volume 11, Season 251 (HGTV)
February 15
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Season 13 (HBO Original)
Like Water for Chocolate, Season 2 (HBO Original)
February 16 Naked and Afraid, Season 19 (Discovery) Tournament of Champions VII: The Qualifiers (Food Network) February 17 Unexpected, Season 7 (TLC)
February 19
Murder In Glitterball City (HBO Original)
February 20
Banksters, Season 1 (HBO Original) Dead of Winter Fit for a Killer (HBO Original)
Portobello, Season 1 (HBO Original)
Surviving the Jehovah's Witnesses (HBO Original)
February 24 Contraband: Seized at the Border, Season 8 (Discovery)
February 25
Holmes on Homes: Building a Legacy, Season 1 (HGTV)
Lost Women of Alaska (ID)
February 27
Paddington 2
PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHT: VALENTINE’S DAY
This February, HBO Max is turning up the romance with a standout slate of Valentine’s Day viewing. From hit romantic drama series "Heated Rivalry,” to beloved favorites such as “The Notebook” and “Love & Basketball,” plus star-powered recent films like A24’s “Materialists,” there’s no shortage of viewing options this month for every kind of viewer.
Below is a list of the exciting content, along with select curations (streaming 2/12-2/15), available to watch on HBO Max this Valentine’s season:
Ultimate Green Flags
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (HBO Original)
Dune (2021)
ER
Euphoria (HBO Original)
Friends
Harley Quinn (Max Original)
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (2001)
Heated Rivalry
It: Welcome to Derry (HBO Original Series)
One Battle After Another
Sinners
Superman (2025)
The Pitt (Max Original)
Valentines Day
A Room with a View
Am I Ok?
Babygirl (A24)
Bob Hearts Abishola
Carol
Casablanca
Father of the Bride (2022)
Girls (HBO Original)
Going the Distance
Gone with the Wind
Heated Rivalry
Hemingway & Gellhorn (HBO Original)
I Give It a Year
In the Mood for Love
It's Complicated
Like Water For Chocolate (HBO Original)
Love & Basketball
Love Happens
Materialists (A24)
My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002)
Past Lives (A24)
Ride Your Wave
Sex and the City (HBO Original)
Starstruck
Starter for 10
Tell Me You Love Me (HBO Original)
The Notebook
The Perfect Match
The Spectacular Now
The Switch
This Means War
Twilight (2008)
Valentine's Day (2010)
We Live in Time (A24)
Not Your Average Love Story
A United Kingdom
Babygirl (A24)
Hung (HBO Original Series)
Materialists (A24)
Moonlight (A24)
Parthenope (A24)
Past Lives (A24)
Queer (A24)
Scenes from a Marriage (HBO Original Series)
Six is Not a Crowd (Max Original Series)
Sweethearts (Max Original)
Table 19
The Seduction (HBO Original Series)
Wedding Crashers
Your Name
LIVE SPORTS IN FEBRUARY
**Live Sports available only on select plans. Plan availability varies by subscription provider. Check with your subscription provider for details. Select games available and blackouts may apply.
Please note this list may not be comprehensive and is subject to change. All times are in ET.
Pre- and post-event programming will also be available to stream live, along with condensed replay highlights available after each event.
NHL on TNT
February 3
Pittsburgh vs NY Islanders, 7:30 p.m.
Seattle vs Anaheim, 10 p.m.
February 4
Boston vs Florida, 7 p.m.
St. Louis vs Dallas, 9:30 p.m.
February 25
Toronto vs Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m.
Vegas vs Los Angeles, 10 p.m.
College Basketball
February 1
Men’s Big 12 -TCU vs Colorado (M), 2 p.m.
Women’s Big East
Creighton vs Seton Hall (W), 3 p.m.
Marquette vs Georgetown (W), 5 p.m.
February 4
Women’s Big East Connecticut vs DePaul (W), 8 p.m.
February 7
Men’s Big East Villanova vs Georgetown, 12 p.m.
Men’s Big 12 Kansas State vs TCU, 2 p.m.
February 10
Men’s Big East Marquette vs Villanova, 7:30 p.m.
February 11
Men’s Big East Connecticut vs Butler, 7:30 p.m.
February 14
Men’s Big East
St. John’s vs Providence, 1 p.m.
Marquette vs Xavier, 3 p.m.
February 15
Women’s Big East Villanova vs Creighton, 5 p.m.
February 18
Men’s Big East
Creighton vs Connecticut, 7 p.m.
DePaul vs Seton Hall, 8 p.m.
St. John’s vs Marquette, 9 p.m.
February 21
Men’s Big East
Xavier vs Butler, 1:30 p.m.
Connecticut vs Villanova, 5:30 p.m.
Men’s Big 12
Oklahoma State vs Colorado, 3:30 p.m.
February 24
Men’s Big East Xavier vs Providence, 7:30 p.m.
February 26
Women’s Big East
Georgetown vs Connecticut, 7 p.m.
Providence vs Creighton, 9 p.m.
February 28
Men’s Big East
Georgetown vs Xavier, 1:30 p.m.
Providence vs Creighton, 5:30 p.m.
Men’s Big 12 Utah vs Arizona State 3:30 p.m.
Unrivaled 3v3 Basketball
February 1
Phantom vs Lunar Owls, 7:30 p.m.
Breeze vs Rose, 8:45 p.m.
February 2
Vinyl vs Hive, 7:30 p.m.
Mist vs Lace, 8:45 p.m.
February 6
Hive vs Breeze, 7:30 p.m.
Lunar Owls vs Laces, 8:45 p.m.
February 7
Rose vs Vinyl, 7:30 p.m.
Phantom vs Mist, 8:45 p.m.
February 9
Vinyl vs Phantom, 7:30 p.m.
Rose vs Mist, 8:45 p.m.
February 11
1v1 Tournament, First Round, 7 p.m.
February 13
1v1 Tournament, Sweet 16 & Quarterfinals, 7:30 p.m.
February 14
1v1 Tournament, Semifinals and Finals, 6 p.m.
February 17
Laces vs Hive, 7:30 p.m.
Breeze vs Lunar Owls, 8:45 p.m.
February 20
Phantom vs Lace, 7:30 p.m.
Hive vs Rose, 8:45 p.m.
February 21
Vinyl vs Breeze, 8 p.m.
Lunar Owls vs Mist, 9:15 p.m.
February 22
Phantom vs Hive, 8 p.m.
Laces vs Rose, 9:15 p.m.
February 23
Lunar Owls vs Vinyl, 7:30 p.m.
Mist vs Breeze, 8:45 p.m.
February 27
Rose vs Phantom, 1 p.m.
Mist vs Vinyl, 2:15 p.m.
Breeze vs Laces, 7:30 p.m.
Hive vs Lunar Owls, 8:45 p.m.
February 28
Semifinals (2 games), 8:30 p.m.
ALL ELITE WRESTLING (AEW) IN FEBRUARY
February 7
AEW Collision, 8 p.m.
February 11
AEW Dynamite, 8 p.m.
February 14
AEW Collision – Grand Slam Australia, 8 p.m.
February 18
AEW Dynamite, 8 p.m.
February 21
AEW Collision, 8 p.m.
February 25
AEW Dynamite, 8 p.m.
February 27 Forbidden Door 2025
2022 comes to a close, witness the rise of MJF.
“The Gilded Age” has been renewed for Season 4 at HBO, Variety has learned.
The renewal news comes as the period drama has aired six of the eight episodes in its third season. The Season 3 finale is scheduled to air Aug. 10.
“We couldn’t be prouder of the undeniable viewership heights ‘The Gilded Age’ as achieved this season,” said Francesca Orsi, executive vice president of HBO Programming and head of HBO Drama Series and Films. “Transporting us to 1880s New York City, Julian Fellowes and the enormously talented cast and crew have created a ‘cant-miss it’ entertainment experience from week to week, and we’re delighted to continue exploring these characters’ grand ambitions for what we promise will be a thrilling fourth season.”
Per HBO, premiere-night viewing for third season has grown for five consecutive weeks. The series is up 20% percent in viewership compared to last season, and has hit series highs for two consecutive weeks.
“Thanks to Julian and the phenomenally talented cast and crew, each season of ‘The Gilded Age’ delivers stories rich in drama and history, stellar performances and stunning production value,” said Erin Underhill, president of series co-producer Universal Television. “Every moment spent in this world and with these characters only deepens our love for the show, and we’re so happy that our partners at HBO and audiences around the world are clamoring for more.”
The expansive ensemble cast of the series includes: Carrie Coon, Christine Baranski, Cynthia Nixon, Morgan Spector, Louisa Jacobson, Denée Benton, Taissa Farmiga, Harry Richardson, Blake Ritson, Ben Ahlers, Ashlie Atkinson, Dylan Baker, Kate Baldwin, Victoria Clark, John Ellison Conlee, Michael Cumpsty, Kelley Curran, Jordan Donica, Jessica Frances Dukes, Claybourne Elder, Amy Forsyth, Jack Gilpin, LisaGay Hamilton, Ward Horton, Simon Jones, Sullivan Jones, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Ben Lamb, Nathan Lane, Andrea Martin, Audra McDonald, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Debra Monk, Hattie Morahan, Donna Murphy, Kristine Nielsen, Paul Alexander Nolan, Kelli O’Hara, Patrick Page, Rachel Pickup, Taylor Richardson, Douglas Sills, Bobby Steggert, Erin Wilhelmi, John Douglas Thompson, Leslie Uggams, Merritt Wever, with Bill Camp and Phylicia Rashad.
Julian Fellowes created the series and serves as executive produer. Gareth Neame also executive produces along with David Crockett and Bob Greenblatt. Michael Engler is a director and executive producer on the series, as is Salli Richardson-Whitfield. Sonja Warfield is a writer and executive producer, with Erica Armstrong Dunbar co-executive producing. The series is a co-production between HBO and Universal Television.
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The deal was nixed last year because there was no clear path for Fox News and CNN to coexist.
It’s the era of mergers and acquisitions for legacy media companies, and two of the most prominent reportedly discussed a tie-up last summer, though nothing materialized.
According to a report by Daniel Thomas in Financial Times, John Malone, the media maven behind the Warner Bros. Discovery, and Rupert Murdoch, patriarch of the Fox Corporation empire, held “serious discussions about merging Fox into Time Warner, into Discovery” during last year’s Sun Valley conference. However, the deal was nixed because there was no clear path for Fox News and CNN to coexist. “The deal ‘probably would have happened if we thought that Fox News and CNN could live under one umbrella,'” Malone said, per Thomas.
On paper, the merger would have made a lot of sense. Fox has much of what Warner Bros. Discovery lacks, and vice versa. The hypothetical joint entity would’ve had a broadcast network, courtesy of Fox, along with NFL and major college football rights, also courtesy of Fox. Warner Bros. Discovery would’ve been able to provide a major streaming platform, HBO Max, along with its large portfolio of sports rights and miscellaneous cable channels. There’s a real argument to be made that a merger would’ve made both companies stronger.
Then, of course, there’s the simmering Murdoch succession drama happening behind the scenes. Last year, Murdoch failed to restructure the family trust in a way that would’ve given his preferred successor, son Lachlan, full control of Fox Corporation. Instead, upon the elder Murdoch’s death, control of his media assets will be split equally among four of his children, some of which could look to reshape the right-wing slant of Fox News in a manner that Murdoch would find untenable.
Rather than leaving his legacy up to chance, some media observers posited that Murdoch would look to sell off the remaining portions of his empire (he already sold most to Disney in a $71.3 billion deal in 2019) prior to his death.
So far, that doesn’t appear to be the case. Fox has gone forward with its own streaming plans, launching Fox One last month. The company also continues to be acquisitive in new media ventures, rather than looking to sell or spin its current assets.
Warner Bros. Discovery has also moved forward with a plan of its own. The company is set to spinoff its legacy cable assets, including TNT Sports, into an entity called Discovery Global, while the film studio and HBO Max will remain under the Warner Bros. umbrella.
However, one nugget in the Financial Times report might still be relevant to sports fans. Malone is currently going forward with a split of one of his other media companies, Liberty Media, which owns Formula 1. Per the report, the split will “make it easier for Malone to pursue a deal involving Formula 1, for which Liberty has already received approaches.” If that remains a goal for Malone, Formula 1 could find itself under new ownership in the coming years.
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