HBO Orders a Space Comedy Pilot from Armando Iannucci

Veep creator Armando Iannucci has a new show in the works at HBO. According to Deadline, the network has given a pilot order to a show created, written, and executive produced by Iannucci tentatively titled Avenue 5. Not a whole lot of details about the show have been revealed, but the pilot is reportedly set on a […]

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The crew of “Silicon Valley” reacts to the ridiculous iPhone X

If Apple’s recent unveiling of the new iPhone X left you a bit underwhelmed, it turns out you are not… MORE

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Second semester, crazier than the first on HBO’s Vice Principals

If you wondered whether Vice Principals could recapture the same lunacy that marked its first season on HBO, then allow me to remind you that Danny McBride and his usual crazy comedy team of Jody Hill and David Gordon Green filmed both seasons back-to-back two years ago. So they not only didn’t take into account […]

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HBO plans second Latino comedy showcase, Entre Nos: Part 2, with Vladmir Caamaño, Frankie Quiñoes and Shayla Rivera

HBO Latino, the pay-cable giant’s Spanish-language channel, is expanding its commitment to stand-up comedy with the second installment of its Entre Nos series. Entre Nos: Part 2 will premiere Oct. 13, 2017, at 9:30 p.m. on HBO Latino, featuring stand-up from Vladmir Caamaño, Frankie Quiñoes and Shayla Rivera, and hosted by Ben Gonzalez — performing in […]

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Tracey Ullman channels her inner Dame Judy Dench in season 2 trailer of “Tracey Ullman’s Show”

Season 2 of Tracey Ullman’s Show is set to return on October 20th. Ullman is a wildly funny person who… MORE

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Season 2 of ‘Tracey Ullman’s Show’ Debuts on HBO Next Month

Last year, HBO acquired rights to the first season of Tracey Ullman’s BBC One sketch show, and now that season 2 has already aired across the pond, it’s slated to make its American debut next month. The six-episode second season premieres on HBO Friday, October 20th, and you can get a sneak peek with the […]

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HBO renews Last Week Tonight with John Oliver for three seasons, through 2020

Emmy-winning Last Week Tonight with John Oliver is up for another Emmy Award this Sunday for Outstanding Variety Talk Series, and whether it wins or loses, Oliver will get to dig in deep into issues with comedy and sincerity for at least another three seasons. HBO announced a renewal of Last Week Tonight with John […]

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HBO Renews ‘Last Week Tonight with John Oliver’ Through 2020

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver is sticking around at HBO. The network just announced that it’s renewed the late night series for three more seasons (30 episodes each), which will keep it on the air through 2020. “We are thrilled to have John Oliver as an integral part of the HBO family and to […]

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Visiting the set of HBO’s Crashing with Pete Holmes

Production on season two of HBO’s Crashing just wrapped in New York City at the end of August, with plenty of on-location shoots at comedy clubs, sidewalks and restaurants, in addition to the studio they had to build to replicate the old Boston Comedy Club, which now itself is a restaurant on West 3rd Street. […]

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Here’s the official trailer for season 9 of “Curb Your Enthusiasm”

If you happened to watch HBO last night, chances are you’ve seen the official season 9 trailer and return of… MORE

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