Created by Armando Iannucci of Veep, Avenue 5 which premieres same time as the U.S. on 20 January at 11am on HBO and HBO GO, is set 40 years in the future when traveling the solar system is no longer the stuff of sci-fi fantasy, but a booming, multibillion-dollar business. The series stars Hugh Laurie as Ryan Clark, the confident and suave captain of “Avenue 5,” a space cruise ship with luxury amenities like gourmet buffets, a spa, an observation deck and yoga classes. As the series begins, … [Read more...] about New HBO comedy series Avenue 5 debuts 20 January
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HBO receives 137 primetime Emmy nominations
HBO received a record-breaking 137 Primetime Emmy nominations for the upcoming 71st Primetime Emmy Awards, which were announced in Los Angeles. HBO’s previous record was set in 2015 with 126 Primetime Emmy nominations. Game Of Thrones received 32 nominations, the most of any programme, while Chernobyl received 19 nominations, Barry received 17 nominations and Veep, True Detective and Last Week Tonight With John Oliver each received 9 nominations. HBO’s Emmy … [Read more...] about HBO receives 137 primetime Emmy nominations
HBO Asia premiers same time as U.S.
Singapore – HBO brings a line-up of highly-anticipated returning HBO original drama and comedy series to Asia. They include the final season of The Leftovers and the new season of the Emmy-winning HBO Original comedy series Veep, premiering same time as the U.S., while the latest season of the Emmy-winning HBO Original comedy series Silicon Valley debuts same time as the U.S. one week after. The last episode of the final season of Girls will also premiere same day as the U.S. on HBO. The … [Read more...] about HBO Asia premiers same time as U.S.
HBO renews brand new seasons
Singapore – HBO has renewed Westworld, Divorce and Insecure for second seasons; it was announced by Casey Bloys, President, HBO Programming. Season-to-date, Westworld is averaging a gross audience of 11.7 million viewers, outperforming Game of Thrones and True Detective during similar times in their first seasons. Divorce and Insecure are averaging 4.4 million and 3.2 million viewers, respectively, on par with other HBO half-hours like Veep and Girls. Set at the intersection of the near … [Read more...] about HBO renews brand new seasons
HBO wins 22 Primetime Emmy Awards
Singapore – The 68th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards was dominated by HBO with 22 wins, the most of any network for the 15th year in a row, announced at Los Angeles. Game Of Thrones swept the most awards with 12 Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Directing and Outstanding Writing For A Drama Series. Veep and Last Week Tonight With John Oliver each won three Emmy Awards. The former won for Outstanding Comedy Series and Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy … [Read more...] about HBO wins 22 Primetime Emmy Awards
94 Emmy nominations, HBO
Singapore– HBO has received 94 Primetime Emmy nominations, the most of any network for the 16th year in a row, for the upcoming 68th Primetime Emmy Awards, which were announced in Los Angeles. Game of Thrones led all nominees for the third year in a row with 23 nominations, while Veep received 17 nominations, and Silicon Valley received 11 nominations. … [Read more...] about 94 Emmy nominations, HBO
