#HBO Max
Trailer Watch: Jean Smart Teaches an Entitled Comedy Writer Some Hard-Earned Lessons in “Hacks”
Most job applicants don’t land a gig by accusing their potential boss of being a “fucking bitch” and a “classist monster.” But most folks don’t work in comedy....
Ellen Rapoport’s Feminist Porn Comedy “Minx” Ordered to Series at HBO Max, Ophelia Lovibond Stars
“Minx” has been given the green light. Ellen Rapoport’s half-hour comedy about the first women’s porn mag has received a 10-episode series order at HBO Max, and lined up its...
Trailer Watch: Cristin Milioti Escapes Her Sociopathic, Mind-Reading Ex in “Made for Love”
“I don’t know what I want. But I know I don’t want you,” Cristin Milioti tells her ex in a new trailer for “Made for Love.” Based on Alissa Nutting’s novel...
Two-Part Brittany Murphy Doc in the Works at HBO Max
HBO Max is paying tribute to Brittany Murphy. A press release announced that the streamer has a two-part docuseries in the works about the late “Clueless” actress. Directed by Cynthia...
Pick of the Day: “Genera+ion”
Created by 19-year-old Zelda Barnz and her father, Daniel Barnz, “Genera+ion” invites us to tag along with an eclectic group of teenagers in the hallways of their high school and at home...
Doc About U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team’s Equal Pay Fight to Premiere on HBO Max
The story of the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team’s 2019 FIFA victory and push for equal pay is headed to HBO Max. A press release has announced “LFG” — as in...
Trailer Watch: “Isabel” Tells the Story of the World’s Most-Read Spanish-Language Author
Isabel Allende has written 25 books that have sold 75 million copies, and been translated into 42 languages. She is the world’s most-read Spanish-language author, the scribe of classics...
Issa Rae’s “Rap Sh*t” Receives Series Order at HBO Max
All those mirror raps seem to have paid off. “Rap Sh*t,” Issa Rae’s half-hour comedy about former friends who reunite to form a rap group, has received an eight-episode series order...
Hannah Einbinder Joins Jean Smart in Untitled HBO Max Comedy From “Broad City” Alumnae
HBO Max’s untitled Jean Smart comedy has found its co-lead. A press release announced that Hannah Einbinder, best known for her work as a stand-up comedian, will play Smart’s protegee in...
“Sex and the City” Revival Coming to HBO Max
And just like that, we reunited with Carrie Bradshaw, Charlotte York, and Miranda Hobbes. A “Sex and the City” revival has been given a series order at HBO Max, a press release announced....
“The Flight Attendant” Renewed for Second Season at HBO Max
Kaley Cuoco has plenty more flights to log and international mysteries to solve. “The Flight Attendant” has been renewed for a second season on HBO Max. A press release from the streamer...
“Women’s Studies” Dramedy in the Works at HBO Max from Natalia Castells-Esquivel
HBO Max has put “Women’s Studies,” a one-hour dramedy described as “‘Dear White People’ meets ‘The L World’ sprinkled with some ‘Broad City...
Trailer Watch: Billie Piper Finds Herself at the Center of a Very Public Scandal in “I Hate Suzie”
Billie Piper is in desperate need of a TARDIS to take her far, far away from the wreckage of a scandal in “I Hate Suzie.” A trailer just dropped for the HBO Max comedy about a waning star...
Trailer Watch: Meryl Streep, Candice Bergen, and Dianne Wiest Reconnect in “Let Them All Talk”
“Here’s to picking up the conversation where we left off — and here’s to reconnecting the gang of three we used to be,” says Meryl Steep in a new trailer for HBO Max pic...
Karena Evans to Direct Inaugural Episodes of HBO Max’s “Gossip Girl” Reboot
Karena Evans will introduce a new generation of viewers to Manhattan’s upper elite. She’s been tapped to helm the pilot and second episode of HBO Max’s “Gossip Girl”...
Mindy Kaling to Topline and Produce HBO Max Adaptation of Jennifer Weiner’s “Good in Bed”
Mindy Kaling is taking Jennifer Weiner’s beloved debut novel to HBO Max. The “Late Night” star and screenwriter has signed on to topline and produce an adaptation of “Good in...
“Lumberjanes” Animated Series in the Works at HBO Max from Noelle Stevenson
Miss Quinzella Thiskwin Penniquiqul Thilstle Crumpet’s Camp for Hardcore Lady Types is coming to HBO Max. The streamer scored rights to a series adaptation of “Lumberjanes” in a bidding...
Trailer Watch: Octavia Spencer Protects Her Grandson from Anne Hathaway and “The Witches”
Octavia Spencer stands between Anne Hathaway and a diabolical plan to transform children into mice in “The Witches,” an upcoming HBO Max pic. A trailer just dropped for the fantasy...
Chelsea Handler Sells Comedy Series to HBO Max and Peacock
Chelsea Handler has new shows in the works at both HBO Max and Peacock. Deadline reports the multi-hyphenate will executive produce “Blair” for the former and “Wiped Out” for...
Doc About Women Journalists Covering 2020 Primaries Coming to HBO Max
HBO Max and CNN Films will introduce viewers to some of the journalists behind the 2020 primary elections. A press release announced that “On the Trail: Inside the 2020 Primaries” will...
Trailer Watch: Amy Schumer Preps for a Baby and Comedy Special in “Expecting Amy”
Amy Schumer offers a refreshingly honest look into her famously difficult pregnancy in “Expecting Amy.” The three-part HBO Max docuseries sees the multi-hyphenate embarking on a stand-up...
Salma Hayek’s Ventanarosa Productions Signs First-Look Deal with HBO Max
Salma Hayek is going into business with HBO Max. A press release announced that her production company, Ventanarosa, has signed a two year first-look deal with the streamer that will see her bringing...
Pick of the Day: “On the Record”
In the two-plus years since the #metoo movement changed the culture, most of those who have been removed from power for misdeeds have been older white men — Harvey Weinstein, Matt Lauer,...
Connie Britton Developing HBO Max Docuseries Based on Rebecca Traister’s “All the Single Ladies”
Connie Britton and her producing partner, Elyse Klaits, are bringing a project about the role, treatment, and influence of unmarried women in the U.S to HBO Max. The Hollywood Reporter confirms they...
Annabel Oakes Will Write and Exec Produce HBO Max’s “Grease” Spinoff
“Transparent” alumna Annabel Oakes will offer a fresh spin on the “Summer Nights” of yore. She’s been tapped to write the pilot for “Grease: Rydell High,”...
Zoe Saldana and Claudia Forestieri Team Up for “The Gordita Chronicles” at HBO Max
Zoe Saldana and “Good Trouble” writer Claudia Forestieri are working on a family comedy for HBO Max. They’re collaborating on “The Gordita Chronicles,” a coming-of-age...
Amy Ziering and Kirby Dick’s “On the Record” Lands at HBO Max Following Sundance Premiere
After much controversy, Amy Ziering and Kirby Dick’s “On the Record” has found a new home. The film made headlines weeks ahead of its world premiere at Sundance Film Festival when...
Rosario Dawson Will Topline Ava DuVernay’s “DMZ” Adaptation at HBO Max
Rosario Dawson is joining another comic adaptation. The “Luke Cage,” “Iron Fist,” and “Defenders” alumna is set to topline “DMZ,” an HBO Max pilot...
Chinonye Chukwu Will Direct the First Two Episodes of Lupita Nyong’o-Led “Americanah” Adaptation
The dream team behind HBO Max’s adaptation of “Americanah” just added another member to their folds. Deadline reports that “Clemency” writer-director Chinonye Chukwu has...
Quinta Brunson Workplace Comedy Lands Put Pilot Commitment at HBO Max
“A Black Lady Sketch Show” star Quinta Brunson may soon have her own HBO Max show. According to Deadline, WarnerMedia’s upcoming streaming service has given a put pilot commitment...
Projects from Mindy Kaling, Elizabeth Banks, & Issa Rae in the Works at HBO Max
The list of women-driven projects on HBO Max’s slate keeps getting longer. WarnerMedia’s upcoming streaming platform has revealed that it has half-hour comedies from Mindy Kaling,...
Monica Lewinsky Will EP and Appear in HBO Max Doc “15 Minutes of Shame”
As an anti-bullying activist and creative voice in “American Crime Story’s” upcoming take on the Clinton impeachment, Monica Lewinsky has been systematically reclaiming her voice...
Ava DuVernay’s “DMZ” Adaptation Gets Pilot Order at HBO Max
Ava DuVernay’s latest TV project will see her expanding her relationship with DC Comics. Already tapped to helm the feature adaptation of DC’s “The New Gods” for Warner Bros.,...
Lupita Nyong’o and Danai Gurira’s “Americanah” Limited Series Heading to HBO Max
Lupita Nyong’o and Danai Gurira’s much-anticipated TV adaptation of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s “Americanah” has found a home. Variety confirms that forthcoming platform HBO Max has given...
Comedian Rose Matafeo Is Getting Her Own HBO Max/BBC Three Show
HBO Max, WarnerMedia’s forthcoming streaming service, has lined up yet another woman-driven project. According to a press release, it has commissioned “Starstruck,” from comedian Rose...