Singapore – HBO received 99 Primetime Emmy® nominations on July 11, the most of any network for the 14th year in a row, for the upcoming 66th Primetime Emmy Awards®, which were announced in Los Angeles on July 10. Game of Thrones led all nominees with 19 nominations, while The Normal Heart received 16 nominations, True Detective received 12 nominations and Veep received 9 nominations. HBO’s Emmy® nominations this year include: 19 … [Read more...] about HBO receives 99 Primetime Emmy nominations for 66th Primetime Emmy Awards
The Newsroom
“​The Newsroom​” returns for ​third and final season
Los Angeles – The Emmy®-winning HBO drama series The Newsroom will begin production on its third and final season this spring, with debut slated for fall, it was announced by Michael Lombardo, president, HBO Programming. “The Newsroom is classic Aaron Sorkin – smart, riveting and thought-provoking,” said Lombardo. “I’m sure this farewell season will be one to remember.” Created by showrunner Aaron Sorkin (Oscar® winner for … [Read more...] about “​The Newsroom​” returns for ​third and final season
HBO Originals to premiere in Asia within a week of U.S. debut
Singapore – HBO Asia has announced that from November 2013, new HBO Originals will premiere in Asia within one week of their debut in the United States. HBO Asia subscribers across 23 territories will be able to watch premieres of HBO Original productions within one week of their airing in the U.S., starting with the HBO Original Movie Mike Tyson – Undisputed Truth, followed by HBO Original Series Getting On, Ja’mie Private School … [Read more...] about HBO Originals to premiere in Asia within a week of U.S. debut
MIPCOM 2013 announces star presence
Paris – MIPCOM will be rolling out the red carpet for a star-studded host of actors, directors, writers, producers and show business personalities at its Opening Night party. The World Premiere TV Screening will open MIPCOM’s first night with The Tunnel, the thrilling new ten-part crime drama commissioned by Sky Atlantic HD and CANAL+, distributed worldwide by Shine International and co-produced by Kudos. This will be followed by a Q&A on the Grand Auditorium stage … [Read more...] about MIPCOM 2013 announces star presence
MIPCOM to host 2nd Women in Global Entertainment Power Lunch
Nancy Dubuc Paris – MIPCOM, in partnership with A+E Networks’ Lifetime, will bring together 150 of the most influential women executives in international television and entertainment for the second annual Women in Global Entertainment Power Lunch. This top-level invitation-only networking event will be held on Monday 7 October at the Majestic Hotel, as part of the MIPCOM 2013 content market, which runs 7-10 October in Cannes, France. … [Read more...] about MIPCOM to host 2nd Women in Global Entertainment Power Lunch
HBO promotes “The Newsroom” in Asia
Olivia Munn as Sloan Sabbith in The Newsroom The Newsroom has received three Emmy nominations, including "Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series" for Jeff Daniels, who plays Will McAvoy, anchor and managing director of the cable news programme. S2 premieres in Asia on August 5, 2013. At a press conference in Singapore on July 23, 2013, Munn, who plays financial news reporter Sloan Sabbith in HBO original series The Newsroom, described her experiences working with Oscar winner … [Read more...] about HBO promotes “The Newsroom” in Asia