Filming on HBO’s ‘The White House Plumbers’ has resumed after production was suspended earlier this month when there was reported an on-set incident involving series director/executive producer David Mandel and a member of the prop department.&nbsp;

Based on the five-part Watergate limited series starring Woody Harrelson and Justin Theroux, the show was brought to a halt for a week when an incident occured between the two parties. David Mandel had apparently had an outburst, post which the prop department staged a walkout. This was all captured in audio recording. According to Deadline, the audio has Mandel using the F-word and threatening the prop master that he will never work again.

Now, Mandel and The White House Plumbers‘ prop staff, including the prop master involved in the verbal altercation, are all back at work and remain on the show, sources said. As a result of the investigation, HBO has put additional protocols in place for the remainder of the shoot.

“HBO has received reports of alleged unprofessional behavior on the set of White House Plumbers,” the network said in a statement to Deadline at the time. “We take very seriously our responsibility to ensure a respectful work environment on all our productions, and we are investigating the matter fully.”

‘The White House Plumbers’ is created and written by Alex Gregory, Peter Huyck. It will be directed by Mandel and is based part on public records and the book Integrity by Egil “Bud” Krogh and Matthew Krogh. It tells the story of how Nixon’s own political saboteurs and Watergate masterminds, E. Howard Hunt (Harrelson) and G. Gordon Liddy (Theroux), accidentally toppled the presidency they were trying to protect.

Filming on HBO’s ‘The White House Plumbers’ has resumed after production was suspended earlier this month when there was reported an on-set incident involving series director/executive producer David Mandel and a member of the prop department.

Filming on HBO’s ‘The White House Plumbers’ has resumed after production was suspended earlier this month when there was reported an on-set incident involving series director/executive producer David Mandel and a member of the prop department. Based on the five-part Watergate limited series starring Woody Harrelson and Justin Theroux, the show was brought to a halt for a week when an incident occured between the two parties. David Mandel had apparently had an outburst, post which the prop department staged a walkout. This was all captured in audio recording. According to Deadline, the audio has Mandel using the F-word and threatening the prop master that he will never work again. Now, Mandel and The White House Plumbers‘ prop staff, including the prop master involved in the verbal altercation, are all back at work and remain on the show, sources said. As a result of the investigation, HBO has put additional protocols in place for the remainder of the shoot. “HBO has received reports of alleged unprofessional behavior on the set of White House Plumbers,” the network said in a statement to Deadline at the time. “We take very seriously our responsibility to ensure a respectful work environment on all our productions, and we are investigating the matter fully.” ‘The White House Plumbers’ is created and written by Alex Gregory, Peter Huyck. It will be directed by Mandel and is based part on public records and the book Integrity by Egil “Bud” Krogh and Matthew Krogh. It tells the story of how Nixon’s own political saboteurs and Watergate masterminds, E. Howard Hunt (Harrelson) and G. Gordon Liddy (Theroux), accidentally toppled the presidency they were trying to protect.

HBO Max's 'The White House Plumbers' resumes filming post on-set incident

Mindy Kaling has rounded out the cast of her upcoming HBO Max series titled ‘The Sex Lives of College Girls’. The star cast now includes Isabella Roland, Kavi Ladnier, Stephen Guarino, Matt Maloy, Donielle Nash, and Najee Muhammad.

Divided into 13 episodes, the drama comedy follows roommates at the New England university Essex college who are described as “equal parts lovable and infuriating.”

The four leads will be portrayed by Pauline Chalamet, Amrit Kaur, Reneé Rapp, and Alyah Chanelle Scott.

Cast also includes Vico Ortiz, Chris Platt, Jillian Armenante, Mueen Jahan, Scott Lipman, Kim Matula, and Amanda Ripley.

Mindy Kaling has rounded out the cast of her upcoming HBO Max series titled ‘The Sex Lives of College Girls’. The star cast now includes Isabella Roland, Kavi Ladnier, Stephen Guarino, Matt Maloy, Donielle Nash, and Najee Muhammad.

Mindy Kaling has rounded out the cast of her upcoming HBO Max series titled ‘The Sex Lives of College Girls’. The star cast now includes Isabella Roland, Kavi Ladnier, Stephen Guarino, Matt Maloy, Donielle Nash, and Najee Muhammad. Divided into 13 episodes, the drama comedy follows roommates at the New England university Essex college who are described as “equal parts lovable and infuriating.” The four leads will be portrayed by Pauline Chalamet, Amrit Kaur, Reneé Rapp, and Alyah Chanelle Scott. Cast also includes Vico Ortiz, Chris Platt, Jillian Armenante, Mueen Jahan, Scott Lipman, Kim Matula, and Amanda Ripley.

Mindy Kaling rounds out the cast of HBO Max's 'The Sex Lives of College Girls'

HBO Max acclaimed show 'Euphoria' season two is currently filming and just added new cast members. The first season of the show starred Zendaya and Hunter Schafer. 
 
A new addition to the cast is Dominic Fike, Minka Kelly and Demetrius ‘Lil Meech’ Flenory Jr. More details on their characters are being kept under wraps as production remains underway on season two.&nbsp; 
 
As per THR, Kelly is rumoured to be playing a jaded, drugged-out suburban housewife. Flenory, the son of Black Mafia Founder Demetrius “Big Meech” Flenory, is rumoured to be playing a love interest for Maddy (Alexa Demie). Details on Fink’s part were not immediately available. 
 
The show follows a group of high school students through their experiences of sex, drugs, friendships, love, identity, and trauma. Emmy winner Zendaya leads an ensemble cast that includes Maude Apatow, Angus Cloud, Eric Dane, Demie, Jacob Elordi, Barbie Ferreira, Nika King, Storm Reid, Hunter Schafer, Algee Smith, Sydney Sweeney and Colman Domingo.&nbsp; 
 
For her performance as Rue, a recovering teenage drug addict, Zendaya became the youngest winner of the Primetime Emmy Award for outstanding lead actress in a drama series. 
 
The makers are eyeing to premiere in late 2021 or early 2022, the hit HBO series began filming again earlier this year for its long-anticipated Season 2. 
The show is produced in partnership with A24 and based on the Israeli series of the same name.

HBO Max acclaimed show 'Euphoria' season two is currently filming and just added new cast members. The first season of the show starred Zendaya and Hunter Schafer.

HBO Max acclaimed show 'Euphoria' season two is currently filming and just added new cast members. The first season of the show starred Zendaya and Hunter Schafer. A new addition to the cast is Dominic Fike, Minka Kelly and Demetrius ‘Lil Meech’ Flenory Jr. More details on their characters are being kept under wraps as production remains underway on season two. As per THR, Kelly is rumoured to be playing a jaded, drugged-out suburban housewife. Flenory, the son of Black Mafia Founder Demetrius “Big Meech” Flenory, is rumoured to be playing a love interest for Maddy (Alexa Demie). Details on Fink’s part were not immediately available. The show follows a group of high school students through their experiences of sex, drugs, friendships, love, identity, and trauma. Emmy winner Zendaya leads an ensemble cast that includes Maude Apatow, Angus Cloud, Eric Dane, Demie, Jacob Elordi, Barbie Ferreira, Nika King, Storm Reid, Hunter Schafer, Algee Smith, Sydney Sweeney and Colman Domingo. For her performance as Rue, a recovering teenage drug addict, Zendaya became the youngest winner of the Primetime Emmy Award for outstanding lead actress in a drama series. The makers are eyeing to premiere in late 2021 or early 2022, the hit HBO series began filming again earlier this year for its long-anticipated Season 2. The show is produced in partnership with A24 and based on the Israeli series of the same name.

HBO series ‘Euphoria’ adds Minka Kelly, Dominic Fike & more stars to season 2 cast

HBO Max’s reboot of Pretty Little Liars has roped in Bailee Madison for the lead opposite Chandler Kinney and Maia Reficco.&nbsp;

Titled ‘Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin’, the show will be a dark, present-day iteration of the popular 2010-17 series that is from ‘Riverdale’ and ‘Chilling Adventures of Sabrina’ creator Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, Lindsay Calhoon Bring, Alloy Entertainment and Warner Bros TV.

Written by Aguirre-Sacasa and Calhoon Bring, the dark, coming-of-age, horror-tinged reboot based on the bestselling books by Sara Shepard will feature a new story and new characters.&nbsp;

Madison will play Imogen, a true survivor.&nbsp;

Aguirre-Sacasa executive produces via his Muckle Man Productions, with Alloy’s Leslie Morgenstein and Gina Girolamo, as well as Michael Grassi and Caroline Baron. Calhoon Bring will co-executive produce. Muckle Man Productions and Alloy produce in association with WBTV. Lisa Soper will direct the first two episodes.

HBO Max’s reboot of Pretty Little Liars has roped in Bailee Madison for the lead opposite Chandler Kinney and Maia Reficco. Titled ‘Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin’, the show will be a dark, present-day iteration of the popular 2010-17 series that is from ‘Riverdale’ and ‘Chilling Adventures of Sabrina’ creator Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, Lindsay Calhoon Bring, Alloy Entertainment and Warner Bros TV.

HBO Max’s reboot of Pretty Little Liars has roped in Bailee Madison for the lead opposite Chandler Kinney and Maia Reficco. Titled ‘Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin’, the show will be a dark, present-day iteration of the popular 2010-17 series that is from ‘Riverdale’ and ‘Chilling Adventures of Sabrina’ creator Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, Lindsay Calhoon Bring, Alloy Entertainment and Warner Bros TV. Written by Aguirre-Sacasa and Calhoon Bring, the dark, coming-of-age, horror-tinged reboot based on the bestselling books by Sara Shepard will feature a new story and new characters. Madison will play Imogen, a true survivor. Aguirre-Sacasa executive produces via his Muckle Man Productions, with Alloy’s Leslie Morgenstein and Gina Girolamo, as well as Michael Grassi and Caroline Baron. Calhoon Bring will co-executive produce. Muckle Man Productions and Alloy produce in association with WBTV. Lisa Soper will direct the first two episodes.

Bailee Madison to star in HBO Max reboot of 'Pretty Little Liars'

Documentary ‘Eyes on the Prize’ on the civil rights movement will now stream on HBO Max.&nbsp;

As part of a new offering, the WarnerMedia outlet will also air a new special, ‘Eyes on the Prize: Hallowed Ground’, in August from Anonymous Content’s AC Studios and Oscar-nominated filmmaker Sophia Nahli Allison.&nbsp;

The special has Black Lives Matter co-founder Patrisse Cullors among its executive producers.

Also, HBO Max is producing a new documentary series that will reflect on the legacy of the movement covered in Henry Hampton’s documentary and tie it to the present day.

In its statement, Casey Bloys, chief content officer for HBO and HBO Max said, “We are very proud to be partnering with this dynamic team of activists and storytellers to bring this important work to our viewers. Across HBO and HBO Max, we are committed to providing a platform for authentic voices representing diverse, essential stories. We are honored to collaborate with our incredibly talented producing team to bring the legacy of Henry Hampton’s groundbreaking work to a new generation.”

‘Eyes on the Prize’ debuted in 1987 on PBS (where it’s also still available to stream) and won praise from critics. The documentary’s timeline consists of two seasons and some 30 years of the civil rights movement — the mid-1950s to the mid-1980s. HBO Max currently has rights just to the six episodes of part one, which covers the years 1954-65.

Documentary ‘Eyes on the Prize’ on the civil rights movement will now stream on HBO Max. As part of a new offering, the WarnerMedia outlet will also air a new special, ‘Eyes on the Prize: Hallowed Ground’, in August from Anonymous Content’s AC Studios and Oscar-nominated filmmaker Sophia Nahli Allison.

Documentary ‘Eyes on the Prize’ on the civil rights movement will now stream on HBO Max. As part of a new offering, the WarnerMedia outlet will also air a new special, ‘Eyes on the Prize: Hallowed Ground’, in August from Anonymous Content’s AC Studios and Oscar-nominated filmmaker Sophia Nahli Allison. The special has Black Lives Matter co-founder Patrisse Cullors among its executive producers. Also, HBO Max is producing a new documentary series that will reflect on the legacy of the movement covered in Henry Hampton’s documentary and tie it to the present day. In its statement, Casey Bloys, chief content officer for HBO and HBO Max said, “We are very proud to be partnering with this dynamic team of activists and storytellers to bring this important work to our viewers. Across HBO and HBO Max, we are committed to providing a platform for authentic voices representing diverse, essential stories. We are honored to collaborate with our incredibly talented producing team to bring the legacy of Henry Hampton’s groundbreaking work to a new generation.” ‘Eyes on the Prize’ debuted in 1987 on PBS (where it’s also still available to stream) and won praise from critics. The documentary’s timeline consists of two seasons and some 30 years of the civil rights movement — the mid-1950s to the mid-1980s. HBO Max currently has rights just to the six episodes of part one, which covers the years 1954-65.

Documentary ‘Eyes on the Prize’ to stream on HBO Max alongwith with new special

HBO’s Lovecraft Country will not be returning for a second season. 
 
The network has cancelled Misha Green’s popular horror series, opting to not renew the drama that was originally intended as a limited series for a second season.&nbsp; 
 
“We will not be moving forward with a second season of Lovecraft Country,” HBO said in a statement. “We are grateful for the dedication and artistry of the gifted cast and crew, and to Misha Green, who crafted this groundbreaking series. And to the fans, thank you for joining us on this journey.” 
 
The series based on the novel of the same name by Matt Ruff stars Jurnee Smollett and Jonathan Majors and first aired last August. The series follows the story of Atticus Freeman as he journeys with his childhood friend Letitia and his uncle George on a road trip from Chicago across 1950s Jim Crow America in search of his missing father Montrose.&nbsp; 
 
As per the Deadline of the Season 1 finale of 'Lovecraft Country' reached 1.5 million viewers, which marked HBO Max’s most-watched new episode of an original series. By the time the finale was released in October, the premiere episode had crossed the 10M viewers mark. 
 
The show had earned largely positive reviews, including earning a Golden Globe nomination for best drama series earlier this year but lost to 'The Crown'.&nbsp;

HBO’s Lovecraft Country will not be returning for a second season. The network has cancelled Misha Green’s popular horror series, opting to not renew the drama that was originally intended as a limited series for a second season.

HBO’s Lovecraft Country will not be returning for a second season. The network has cancelled Misha Green’s popular horror series, opting to not renew the drama that was originally intended as a limited series for a second season. “We will not be moving forward with a second season of Lovecraft Country,” HBO said in a statement. “We are grateful for the dedication and artistry of the gifted cast and crew, and to Misha Green, who crafted this groundbreaking series. And to the fans, thank you for joining us on this journey.” The series based on the novel of the same name by Matt Ruff stars Jurnee Smollett and Jonathan Majors and first aired last August. The series follows the story of Atticus Freeman as he journeys with his childhood friend Letitia and his uncle George on a road trip from Chicago across 1950s Jim Crow America in search of his missing father Montrose. As per the Deadline of the Season 1 finale of 'Lovecraft Country' reached 1.5 million viewers, which marked HBO Max’s most-watched new episode of an original series. By the time the finale was released in October, the premiere episode had crossed the 10M viewers mark. The show had earned largely positive reviews, including earning a Golden Globe nomination for best drama series earlier this year but lost to 'The Crown'.

‘Lovecraft Country’ will not return for season 2 at HBO

'Gossip Girl' is making a home run as makers announced that the reboot will premiere on The CW. This will happen a day after it makes its debut on streamer HBO Max.&nbsp;

The Gossip Girl reboot will debut on July 8 on HBO Max with The CW. The latter is home to the show’s original six seasons. Meanwhile, the pilot of reboot will be an hour and a half special that will start premiering on July 9.&nbsp;

There is no news on the additional 10 episodes of the reboot.&nbsp;

The move doesn’t come as a surprise as The CW is a joint venture between WarnerMedia, which owns and produces Gossip Girl and is the parent company of HBO Max, and CBS Studios.&nbsp;

Original series creators Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage exec produce the updated series, which takes place nine years after the original Gossip Girl ended. It follows a new group of Upper East Siders -- &nbsp;Jordan Alexander, Eli Brown, Thomas Doherty, Tavi Gevinson, Emily Alyn Lind, Evan Mock, Zion Moreno, Whitney Peak and Savannah Lee Smith.

'Gossip Girl' is making a home run as makers announced that the reboot will premiere on The CW. This will happen a day after it makes its debut on streamer HBO Max.

'Gossip Girl' is making a home run as makers announced that the reboot will premiere on The CW. This will happen a day after it makes its debut on streamer HBO Max. The Gossip Girl reboot will debut on July 8 on HBO Max with The CW. The latter is home to the show’s original six seasons. Meanwhile, the pilot of reboot will be an hour and a half special that will start premiering on July 9. There is no news on the additional 10 episodes of the reboot. The move doesn’t come as a surprise as The CW is a joint venture between WarnerMedia, which owns and produces Gossip Girl and is the parent company of HBO Max, and CBS Studios. Original series creators Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage exec produce the updated series, which takes place nine years after the original Gossip Girl ended. It follows a new group of Upper East Siders -- Jordan Alexander, Eli Brown, Thomas Doherty, Tavi Gevinson, Emily Alyn Lind, Evan Mock, Zion Moreno, Whitney Peak and Savannah Lee Smith.

'Gossip Girl' reboot to air on The CW and HBO Max

Robert Downey Jr. and Greg Berlanti are teaming up for an HBO Max drama.

The streamer is adapting Samantha Downing’s forthcoming novel ‘For Your Own Good’. &nbsp;Set to publish in July, For Your Own Good takes place within the halls of New England’s prestigious Belmont Academy. With Ivy League admissions rolling in, stiff competition for this year’s coveted Teacher of the Year Award and planning for the memorial statue for the recently deceased headmaster, the book and potential series also explore the run of poisonings and dead bodies that have started to pile up at the university.

Evan Moore of Team Downey brought the project to the company and will oversee for Team Downey.&nbsp;

Berlanti Productions partners Berlanti and Sarah Schechter and head of television David Madden will exec produce for the Warner Bros. TV-based production company.&nbsp;

Team Downey’s Robert Downey Jr., Susan Downey and Amanda Burrell will exec produce for the company, which has a first-look deal with HBO.

Robert Downey Jr. and Greg Berlanti are teaming up for an HBO Max drama. The streamer is adapting Samantha Downing’s forthcoming novel ‘For Your Own Good’. Set to publish in July, For Your Own Good takes place within the halls of New England’s prestigious Belmont Academy.

Robert Downey Jr. and Greg Berlanti are teaming up for an HBO Max drama. The streamer is adapting Samantha Downing’s forthcoming novel ‘For Your Own Good’. Set to publish in July, For Your Own Good takes place within the halls of New England’s prestigious Belmont Academy. With Ivy League admissions rolling in, stiff competition for this year’s coveted Teacher of the Year Award and planning for the memorial statue for the recently deceased headmaster, the book and potential series also explore the run of poisonings and dead bodies that have started to pile up at the university. Evan Moore of Team Downey brought the project to the company and will oversee for Team Downey. Berlanti Productions partners Berlanti and Sarah Schechter and head of television David Madden will exec produce for the Warner Bros. TV-based production company. Team Downey’s Robert Downey Jr., Susan Downey and Amanda Burrell will exec produce for the company, which has a first-look deal with HBO.

Robert Downey Jr., Greg Berlanti team up for HBO Max's ‘For Your Own Good’

Social Media is consoling an intern who sent out a test e-mail to over 44 million people by mistake. People are sharing their embarrassing work goof-ups to tell the Dear Intern that mistakes are human. Palki Sharma has the details.

Gravitas: Netizens console a 'dear intern' who goofed-up

‘Game of Thrones’ actor Kristian Nairn, who played Hodor on the show, has now been roped in for a Taika Waititi film. Kristian has been added to the cast of HBO Max’s pirate comedy, ‘Our Flag Means Death’.&nbsp;

Kristian will play the role of Wee John Feeney, a pirate on the show. The show also features Nathan Foad (Bloods), Samson Kayo (Truth Seekers), Rory Kinnear (Penny Dreadful), Con O’Neill (Chernobyl) and Vico Ortiz (Vida).

‘Our Flag Means Death’ stars Oscar winner Taika Waititi as the feared pirate Blackbeard. Waititi will also direct the pilot and executive produce the project.

The HBO Max show’s story is loosely based on the true adventures of Stede Bonnet, “a pampered aristocrat who abandoned his life of privilege to become a pirate.” The project is from series creator and showrunner David Jenkins.

Since the ‘GoT’ star ended work on the HBO hit show, he has appeared in films ‘The Appearance’ and ‘Robin Hood: The Rebellion’.

‘Game of Thrones’ actor Kristian Nairn, who played Hodor on the show, has now been roped in for a Taika Waititi film. Kristian has been added to the cast of HBO Max’s pirate comedy, ‘Our Flag Means Death’.

‘Game of Thrones’ actor Kristian Nairn, who played Hodor on the show, has now been roped in for a Taika Waititi film. Kristian has been added to the cast of HBO Max’s pirate comedy, ‘Our Flag Means Death’. Kristian will play the role of Wee John Feeney, a pirate on the show. The show also features Nathan Foad (Bloods), Samson Kayo (Truth Seekers), Rory Kinnear (Penny Dreadful), Con O’Neill (Chernobyl) and Vico Ortiz (Vida). ‘Our Flag Means Death’ stars Oscar winner Taika Waititi as the feared pirate Blackbeard. Waititi will also direct the pilot and executive produce the project. The HBO Max show’s story is loosely based on the true adventures of Stede Bonnet, “a pampered aristocrat who abandoned his life of privilege to become a pirate.” The project is from series creator and showrunner David Jenkins. Since the ‘GoT’ star ended work on the HBO hit show, he has appeared in films ‘The Appearance’ and ‘Robin Hood: The Rebellion’.

Kristian Nairn, who played the beloved Hodor in ‘Game of Thrones’, is back as a pirate in new HBO Max series

HBO Max has released a new trailer for their comedy series ‘Starstruck’ and it shows exactly what will happen if you start dating a famous actor after a one-night stand with that celeb.&nbsp;

The show will be releasing on the streamer on June 10 in the US.&nbsp;

It has six-episode in its first season that premiered back in April on BBC1 and has already been renewed for a second season. The comedy follows a struggling millennial who develops a relationship with a famous actor after having a one-night stand with him, not realizing who he was.&nbsp;

The show is co-written by comedian and star Rose Matafeo and Alice Snedden. All six episodes are directed by Karen Maine.

Watch the trailer here:

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HBO Max has released a new trailer for their comedy series ‘Starstruck’ and it shows exactly what will happen if you start dating a famous actor after a one-night stand with that celeb.

HBO Max has released a new trailer for their comedy series ‘Starstruck’ and it shows exactly what will happen if you start dating a famous actor after a one-night stand with that celeb. The show will be releasing on the streamer on June 10 in the US. It has six-episode in its first season that premiered back in April on BBC1 and has already been renewed for a second season. The comedy follows a struggling millennial who develops a relationship with a famous actor after having a one-night stand with him, not realizing who he was. The show is co-written by comedian and star Rose Matafeo and Alice Snedden. All six episodes are directed by Karen Maine. Watch the trailer here:

Watch: HBO Max releases trailer for comedy series 'Starstruck'

The season finale of HBO’s ‘Mare of Easttown’ trended heavily on the internet after the streamer crashed for many enthusiastic fans on the big day. Many users experienced glitches while using the streaming app to watch the Kate Winslet-led detective drama series.&nbsp;

Written and created by Brad Ingelsby and directed by Craig Zobel, the miniseries is a murder mystery combined with the portrayal of small-town life through the eyes of Winslet, who plays the role of a police detective Mare Sheehan.&nbsp;

The show debuted this April and has been a much-talked-about series&nbsp;for most parts.&nbsp;

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Thus, when HBO had an issue as the finale dropped for ‘Mare of Easttown’, it became a meme fest with fans getting angry. HBO Max issued a statement as the issue came to notice: “We’re aware some customers may be experiencing issues streaming #HBOMax and appreciate your patience as we work to resolve this as quickly as possible.”

#HBOCrash started trending on Twitter soon after with some even adding humour to their misery. One user wrote, “Congratulations Kate Winslet for being a part of two of the biggest crashes of all time.”

Another wrote, “After we find out who the killer is I’m going to need to know who to fire at HBO Max for letting the site crash right now. #MareOfEasttown”

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The season finale of HBO’s ‘Mare of Easttown’ trended heavily on the internet after the streamer crashed for many enthusiastic fans on the big day. Many users experienced glitches while using the streaming app to watch the Kate Winslet-led detective drama series.

The season finale of HBO’s ‘Mare of Easttown’ trended heavily on the internet after the streamer crashed for many enthusiastic fans on the big day. Many users experienced glitches while using the streaming app to watch the Kate Winslet-led detective drama series. Written and created by Brad Ingelsby and directed by Craig Zobel, the miniseries is a murder mystery combined with the portrayal of small-town life through the eyes of Winslet, who plays the role of a police detective Mare Sheehan. The show debuted this April and has been a much-talked-about series for most parts. Thus, when HBO had an issue as the finale dropped for ‘Mare of Easttown’, it became a meme fest with fans getting angry. HBO Max issued a statement as the issue came to notice: “We’re aware some customers may be experiencing issues streaming #HBOMax and appreciate your patience as we work to resolve this as quickly as possible.” #HBOCrash started trending on Twitter soon after with some even adding humour to their misery. One user wrote, “Congratulations Kate Winslet for being a part of two of the biggest crashes of all time.” Another wrote, “After we find out who the killer is I’m going to need to know who to fire at HBO Max for letting the site crash right now. #MareOfEasttown” Check out some reactions here: After we find out who the killer is I’m going to need to know who to fire at HBO Max for letting the site crash right now. #MareOfEasttown pic.twitter.com/MCuq1gj9R6 — Tory Banknell (@ToryBanknell) May 31, 2021 × lol Friends didn’t crash HBO Max but Mare of Easttown did. Kate Winslet’s power — joyce eng (@joyceeng61) May 31, 2021 × Congratulations Kate Winslet for being a part of two of the biggest crashes of all time @hbomax #Titanic #MareOfEasttown — Jason (@snarkopedia) May 31, 2021 ×

Twitterati has a field day as HBO Max crashes during 'Mare of Easttown' finale

Mark your calendars as ‘Gossip Girl’ reboot is set to release on July 8 on HBO Max.&nbsp;

The teaser trailer just came and announced that it’s going to be badder and more interesting than ever. It is described as an “extension of the pop culture classic [that] takes us back to the Upper East Side finding a new generation of New York private school teens being introduced to social surveillance nine years after the original blogger’s website went dark. Gossip Girl explores just how much social media — and the landscape of New York itself — has changed in the intervening years.”

Here’s your first look:

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The Gossip Girl reboot has Joshua Safran, a writer and executive producer on the original series, as showrunner, with original showrunners Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage on board as executive producers.&nbsp;

Gossip Girl reboot will feature Jordan Alexander, Eli Brown, Thomas Doherty, Tavi Gevinson, Emily Alyn Lind, Evan Mock, Zion Moreno, Whitney Peak and Savannah Lee Smith. And Kirsten Bell will reprise her role as narrator.

The original Gossip Girl debuted in 2007 on The CW and ran for six seasons.

Mark your calendars as ‘Gossip Girl’ reboot is set to release on July 8 on HBO Max. The teaser trailer just came and announced that it’s going to be badder and more interesting than ever.

Mark your calendars as ‘Gossip Girl’ reboot is set to release on July 8 on HBO Max. The teaser trailer just came and announced that it’s going to be badder and more interesting than ever. It is described as an “extension of the pop culture classic [that] takes us back to the Upper East Side finding a new generation of New York private school teens being introduced to social surveillance nine years after the original blogger’s website went dark. Gossip Girl explores just how much social media — and the landscape of New York itself — has changed in the intervening years.” Here’s your first look: The Gossip Girl reboot has Joshua Safran, a writer and executive producer on the original series, as showrunner, with original showrunners Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage on board as executive producers. Gossip Girl reboot will feature Jordan Alexander, Eli Brown, Thomas Doherty, Tavi Gevinson, Emily Alyn Lind, Evan Mock, Zion Moreno, Whitney Peak and Savannah Lee Smith. And Kirsten Bell will reprise her role as narrator. The original Gossip Girl debuted in 2007 on The CW and ran for six seasons.

Watch: ‘Gossip Girl’ reboot teaser trailer released by HBO Max

HBO Max and Cartoon Network recently announced a two-season series order for a new Superman show titled `My Adventures With Superman`.The all-new family-friendly animated series will see actor Jack Quaid and Alice Lee voicing America`s most recognisable super-sweethearts, Clark Kent and Lois Lane. 
 
According to Variety, the new series will follow the Man of Steel as well as his best friend Jimmy Olsen, the dogged Daily Planet reporter, in their 20s as they begin to discover who they are and everything they can accomplish together as an investigative news team. The serialized, coming-of-age story will see Superman build up his secret identity and embrace his role as the hero of Metropolis, while Lois, now a star journalist, takes aspiring photographer Jimmy under her wing.

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All the while, Clark and Lois are falling in love, sharing adventures and taking down bad guys. Amy Friedman, head of kids and family programming at Warner Bros said, "Superman has remained one of the most iconic and beloved superheroes in the world. This fresh take from the Warner Bros. Animation team delivers a modern, relatable Clark Kent alongside a fearless, whip-smart Lois Lane who are navigating the small tasks of both becoming adults and trying to save the world."Sam Register, president of Warner Bros. 
 
Animation and Cartoon Network Studios added, "It`s been a great partnership working with Cartoon Network and HBO Max to bring more DC superheroes to the platform in new and creatively interesting ways."Talking about the new series, he further continued, "This is the first animated Superman series in many years and we want to tell our Superman story through the trio of Clark, Lois and Jimmy -- whose relationship dynamic will allow for rich, serialized and engaging stories as we explore their lives as individuals and their journey together as friends."

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As per Variety, 'My Adventures With Superman'&nbsp;is being produced by Warner Bros. Animation. Sam Register is executive producing the show, with Jake Wyatt and Brendan Clogher co-executive producing it. Josie Campbell will be serving as the co-producer.

HBO Max and Cartoon Network recently announced a two-season series order for a new Superman show titled `My Adventures With Superman`.The all-new family-friendly animated series will see actor Jack Quaid and Alice Lee voicing America`s most recognisable super-sweethearts, Clark Kent and Lois Lane.

HBO Max and Cartoon Network recently announced a two-season series order for a new Superman show titled `My Adventures With Superman`.The all-new family-friendly animated series will see actor Jack Quaid and Alice Lee voicing America`s most recognisable super-sweethearts, Clark Kent and Lois Lane. According to Variety, the new series will follow the Man of Steel as well as his best friend Jimmy Olsen, the dogged Daily Planet reporter, in their 20s as they begin to discover who they are and everything they can accomplish together as an investigative news team. The serialized, coming-of-age story will see Superman build up his secret identity and embrace his role as the hero of Metropolis, while Lois, now a star journalist, takes aspiring photographer Jimmy under her wing. Salma Hayek reveals she was turned down from 2 ‘big comedies’ because of her Mexican heritage All the while, Clark and Lois are falling in love, sharing adventures and taking down bad guys. Amy Friedman, head of kids and family programming at Warner Bros said, "Superman has remained one of the most iconic and beloved superheroes in the world. This fresh take from the Warner Bros. Animation team delivers a modern, relatable Clark Kent alongside a fearless, whip-smart Lois Lane who are navigating the small tasks of both becoming adults and trying to save the world."Sam Register, president of Warner Bros. Animation and Cartoon Network Studios added, "It`s been a great partnership working with Cartoon Network and HBO Max to bring more DC superheroes to the platform in new and creatively interesting ways."Talking about the new series, he further continued, "This is the first animated Superman series in many years and we want to tell our Superman story through the trio of Clark, Lois and Jimmy -- whose relationship dynamic will allow for rich, serialized and engaging stories as we explore their lives as individuals and their journey together as friends." Salman Khan to Billy Porter: Celebrities you didn't know have battled serious illnesses As per Variety, 'My Adventures With Superman' is being produced by Warner Bros. Animation. Sam Register is executive producing the show, with Jake Wyatt and Brendan Clogher co-executive producing it. Josie Campbell will be serving as the co-producer.

HBO Max, Cartoon Network announce new Superman animated series starring Jack Quaid

WarnerMedia is planning to price an advertising-supported version of its HBO Max video streaming service, set to launch in June, at $9.99 per month, CNBC reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter. 
 
HBO Max, home to titles like 'Wonder Woman 1984'&nbsp;and 'Love Life', was launched in May last year and costs $14.99 per month. WarnerMedia declined to comment on the new pricing plan for its service with advertisements.

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The company had considered selling an advertising-supported product of just HBO Max content for $4.99 per month earlier last year but nixed that idea for a combined product with HBO, CNBC said, citing two sources. 
 
Parent AT&amp;T Inc has completely restructured the streaming service, including job cuts and executive changes, as it competes with Netflix and Walt Disney`s Disney+ for streaming video customers.

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Netflix charges $8.99 for the basic plan&nbsp;and $13.99 for the standard version a month, while Disney+ costs $8 a month.

WarnerMedia is planning to price an advertising-supported version of its HBO Max video streaming service, set to launch in June, at $9.99 per month, CNBC reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.

WarnerMedia is planning to price an advertising-supported version of its HBO Max video streaming service, set to launch in June, at $9.99 per month, CNBC reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter. HBO Max, home to titles like 'Wonder Woman 1984' and 'Love Life', was launched in May last year and costs $14.99 per month. WarnerMedia declined to comment on the new pricing plan for its service with advertisements. Kaitlyn Dever joins George Clooney, Julia Roberts in 'Ticket To Paradise' The company had considered selling an advertising-supported product of just HBO Max content for $4.99 per month earlier last year but nixed that idea for a combined product with HBO, CNBC said, citing two sources. Parent AT&T Inc has completely restructured the streaming service, including job cuts and executive changes, as it competes with Netflix and Walt Disney`s Disney+ for streaming video customers. Rachel Bilson reveals she and Rami Malek are 'good' post throwback pic issue Netflix charges $8.99 for the basic plan and $13.99 for the standard version a month, while Disney+ costs $8 a month.

WarnerMedia plans to price HBO Max with ads at $9.99 a month : Reports

Martial arts drama series 'Warrior',&nbsp;based on the writings of Bruce Lee, is moving forward with season 3.

The renewed version will move forward from Cinemax to HBO max.&nbsp; 
 
The news comes a year after the series original home&nbsp;Cinemax, effectively cancelled the series.

'Warrior' is set during the Tong Wars in late 1870s San Francisco. It follows Ah Sahm, a martial arts prodigy who emigrates from China in search of his sister, only to be sold to one of the most powerful tongs (secret societies) in Chinatown. &nbsp; 
 
''Warrior introduced viewers to a distinct world from the past, executed with dynamic action and relevant storytelling, with a brilliant cast led by Andrew Koji. We can’t wait to see what [executive producers] Jonathan [Tropper], Justin [Lin] and Shannon [Lee] will bring to the next chapter of this series on HBO Max,” Casey Bloys, Chief Content Officer for HBO and HBO Max said in a statement. 
 
In addition to Koji, the show's cast includes Kieran Bew, Celine Buckens, Olivia Cheng, Dianne Doan, Dean Jagger, Langley Kirkwood, Maria-Elena Laas, Hoon Lee, Christian McKay, Dustin Nguyen and more.&nbsp; 
 
The first season of the show aired in 2019, with the second debuted in October 2020, both the seasons are streaming on HBO Max. 
 
A date for season three hasn't been announced yet.

Martial arts drama series 'Warrior', based on the writings of Bruce Lee, is moving forward with season 3. The renewed version will move forward from Cinemax to HBO max.

Martial arts drama series 'Warrior', based on the writings of Bruce Lee, is moving forward with season 3. The renewed version will move forward from Cinemax to HBO max. The news comes a year after the series original home Cinemax, effectively cancelled the series. 'Warrior' is set during the Tong Wars in late 1870s San Francisco. It follows Ah Sahm, a martial arts prodigy who emigrates from China in search of his sister, only to be sold to one of the most powerful tongs (secret societies) in Chinatown. ''Warrior introduced viewers to a distinct world from the past, executed with dynamic action and relevant storytelling, with a brilliant cast led by Andrew Koji. We can’t wait to see what [executive producers] Jonathan [Tropper], Justin [Lin] and Shannon [Lee] will bring to the next chapter of this series on HBO Max,” Casey Bloys, Chief Content Officer for HBO and HBO Max said in a statement. In addition to Koji, the show's cast includes Kieran Bew, Celine Buckens, Olivia Cheng, Dianne Doan, Dean Jagger, Langley Kirkwood, Maria-Elena Laas, Hoon Lee, Christian McKay, Dustin Nguyen and more. The first season of the show aired in 2019, with the second debuted in October 2020, both the seasons are streaming on HBO Max. A date for season three hasn't been announced yet.

Bruce Lee's 'Warrior' series renewed for Season 3 on HBO Max

With ‘Game of Thrones’ completing 10 years of successful run having entertained the world, HBO has now released a new official trailer for the fantasy’s eighth and final season which was a matter of discussion as not many were happy with it when it originally came out.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Revisiting the same, makers have released a new trailer for Game of Thrones’ eighth season.&nbsp;

The trailer is an edited clip of the dramatic highlights that took place in the finale episode. It includes all highlights of the final six episodes of the hit series.&nbsp;

Watch the Game of Thrones’ video here:

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Soon after the video was released, fans posted that they want another finale as many were not happy with how the show concluded. This demand makes even more sense at a time when HBO brought back Zack Snyder to remake ‘Justice League’ and released on HBO Max.&nbsp;

HBO &nbsp;is celebrating 10 years of GoT with ‘Iron Anniversary’, a month-long celebration -- from personalised HBO Max episode curations, a Game of Thrones “MaraThrone” and more throughout the month.

All eight seasons of ‘Game of Thrones’ are streaming on HBO Max.

With ‘Game of Thrones’ completing 10 years of successful run having entertained the world, HBO has now released a new official trailer for the fantasy’s eighth and final season which was a matter of discussion as not many were happy with it when it originally came out.

With ‘Game of Thrones’ completing 10 years of successful run having entertained the world, HBO has now released a new official trailer for the fantasy’s eighth and final season which was a matter of discussion as not many were happy with it when it originally came out. Revisiting the same, makers have released a new trailer for Game of Thrones’ eighth season. The trailer is an edited clip of the dramatic highlights that took place in the finale episode. It includes all highlights of the final six episodes of the hit series. Watch the Game of Thrones’ video here: Soon after the video was released, fans posted that they want another finale as many were not happy with how the show concluded. This demand makes even more sense at a time when HBO brought back Zack Snyder to remake ‘Justice League’ and released on HBO Max. HBO is celebrating 10 years of GoT with ‘Iron Anniversary’, a month-long celebration -- from personalised HBO Max episode curations, a Game of Thrones “MaraThrone” and more throughout the month. All eight seasons of ‘Game of Thrones’ are streaming on HBO Max.

HBO releases new trailer of 'Game of Thrones' season 8 on 10-year anniversary

Universal Pictures is looking to remove its movies from HBO Max and Netflix in order to boost its streaming service, Peacock. This means that some of its biggest film franchises like Jurassic Park, Despicable Me, Fast &amp; Furious and others will soon leave other streaming channels like Netflix, HBO Max and wherever else they are available.&nbsp;

However, there’s a catch as these films are currently contracted to other streamers and Universal does not own them in that sense. But these contracts are due for renewal next year and its highly likely that Universal will pull the plug&nbsp;on them.&nbsp;

This decision comes keeping in mind that Peacock is failing in the race of streaming giants. It hasn't been able to pick up amid stiff competition from Netflix, HBO Max and others.&nbsp;

Universal Pictures is looking to remove its movies from HBO Max and Netflix in order to boost its streaming service, Peacock. This means that some of its biggest film franchises like Jurassic Park, Despicable Me, Fast & Furious and others will soon leave other streaming channels like Netflix, HBO Max and wherever else they are available.

Universal Pictures is looking to remove its movies from HBO Max and Netflix in order to boost its streaming service, Peacock. This means that some of its biggest film franchises like Jurassic Park, Despicable Me, Fast & Furious and others will soon leave other streaming channels like Netflix, HBO Max and wherever else they are available. However, there’s a catch as these films are currently contracted to other streamers and Universal does not own them in that sense. But these contracts are due for renewal next year and its highly likely that Universal will pull the plug on them. This decision comes keeping in mind that Peacock is failing in the race of streaming giants. It hasn't been able to pick up amid stiff competition from Netflix, HBO Max and others.

Universal movies could soon be removed from HBO Max, Netflix

Good news for ‘Game of Thrones’ fans as HBO announced plans of celebrating the hit show with a month-long event, The Iron Anniversary. HBO will celebrate a decade of Game of Thrones, with the show first touching down on the cable network on April 17, 2011.&nbsp;

HBO announced plans of offering fans new ways to experience the series while preparing them for the upcoming title in the franchise, ‘House of the Dragon’. Production for the same is set to begin this year.&nbsp;

The Iron Anniversary will include a range of features and events for ‘Game of Thrones’ viewers -- from personalised HBO Max episode curations, a Game of Thrones “MaraThrone” and more throughout the month.

&nbsp;HBO Max has put up a Game of Thrones Spotlight Page, which will bring them to episode curations for casual fans or those new to the series or spoiler-laden curations featuring easter eggs for die hard fans. The Spotlight Page will also include more than 150 behind-the-scenes videos and extras, cast interviews, clips and trailers.

From April 10, HBO will begin the Game of Thrones “MaraThrone” with all episodes from the very beginning airing on HBO2. The marathon will also feature six different “routes” to offer direction to viewers who want to experience the series in a new way – from episode collections focused solely on Daenerys Targaryen’s journey to those spotlighting the series’ action-packed battles.

In the pipeline is also HBO gifting selective couples who were married in Westeros-themed ceremonies with special anniversary presents including Game ofThrones-branded barrels of wine, custom chalices, and elaborate cakes designed in partnership with local bakeries to represent the Game of Thrones houses of Targaryen, Stark and Lannister.

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Good news for ‘Game of Thrones’ fans as HBO announced plans of celebrating the hit show with a month-long event, The Iron Anniversary. HBO will celebrate a decade of Game of Thrones, with the show first touching down on the cable network on April 17, 2011.

Good news for ‘Game of Thrones’ fans as HBO announced plans of celebrating the hit show with a month-long event, The Iron Anniversary. HBO will celebrate a decade of Game of Thrones, with the show first touching down on the cable network on April 17, 2011. HBO announced plans of offering fans new ways to experience the series while preparing them for the upcoming title in the franchise, ‘House of the Dragon’. Production for the same is set to begin this year. The Iron Anniversary will include a range of features and events for ‘Game of Thrones’ viewers -- from personalised HBO Max episode curations, a Game of Thrones “MaraThrone” and more throughout the month. HBO Max has put up a Game of Thrones Spotlight Page, which will bring them to episode curations for casual fans or those new to the series or spoiler-laden curations featuring easter eggs for die hard fans. The Spotlight Page will also include more than 150 behind-the-scenes videos and extras, cast interviews, clips and trailers. From April 10, HBO will begin the Game of Thrones “MaraThrone” with all episodes from the very beginning airing on HBO2. The marathon will also feature six different “routes” to offer direction to viewers who want to experience the series in a new way – from episode collections focused solely on Daenerys Targaryen’s journey to those spotlighting the series’ action-packed battles. In the pipeline is also HBO gifting selective couples who were married in Westeros-themed ceremonies with special anniversary presents including Game ofThrones-branded barrels of wine, custom chalices, and elaborate cakes designed in partnership with local bakeries to represent the Game of Thrones houses of Targaryen, Stark and Lannister. 'Game of Thrones' play in the works for Broadway, set to revive iconic characters

HBO to mark 'Game of Thrones' 10-year anniversary with month-long celebrations

There is a lot of hype around the reboot of 'Sex and The City' which will be streaming on HBO Max. While its known that the show will have three of its original leading ladies back,not much is known about the rest of the cast.&nbsp; 
 
Some fans have wonder whether Justin Theroux would return for the upcoming series. The star weighed in on whether he would join the reboot after guest-starring on the original show twice. 
 
When questioned about starring in the revival, the 49-year-old actor joked about not yet receiving correspondence from the lead Sarah Jessica Parker."Let me check my email or see if anyone called. I still have no email from Sarah Jessica," he told E! News on Thursday. 
 
Theroux is not a part of the star cast currently, but he revealed that he would gladly act alongside Parker once again if the opportunity arose. 
 
He said, "Yeah, of course. I would love to. If they wanted to have me, I`d do Sex and the City again." 
 
The actor, interestingly, played two different men when he appeared on the HBO show first in 1998 and 1999.&nbsp; 
 
During season one`s `The Monogamists` he was an acquaintance of Carrie`s (Parker) friend Stanford (Willie Garson) named Jared. In the second season`s `Shortcomings` episode, Theroux showed up as Vaughn Wysel, a short-story writer who Carrie briefly dates. 
 
Carrie calls things off with Vaughn after she realises that she is more in love with his family than she is with him. 
 
The actor joked about how he was able to score two cameos on the hit series, calling the show a "rite of passage" for New York-based actors. 
 
Theroux said, "The joke is that show -- because it was such a wild success and those girls dated around so much -- [was] that they basically went through every actor in New York City. So, it just, sort of, the pinwheel came back and the arrow pointed at me, and I was, like, `I guess I gotta do another one.`" 
 
Theroux pointed to `Shortcomings` as the favourite of his appearances, due to the fact that he got to act alongside two highly-accomplished actors."I got to work with the beautiful and hilarious Valerie Harper, who I love, and of course Sarah Jessica, who`s such a shiny penny and so much fun to work with, so great. Also, those writers on that show were hilarious," he said. 
 
'Sex and the City' ran for six seasons on HBO from 1998 to 2004 and led to two spinoff films in 2008 and 2010. Parker starred alongside Kim Cattrall (Samantha Jones), Cynthia Nixon (Miranda Hobbes) and Kristin Davis (Charlotte York) in the series and subsequent movies. It was announced in January that a revival series, titled `And Just Like That`, is in the works at HBO Max.&nbsp;

Cattrall, who has a complicated history with Parker, is the only original star <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/heres-why-sex-and-the-city-revival-will-not-feature-kim-cattralls-character-363061">who has chosen not to return for the reboot.</a> 
 
The following month, Page Six reported that Carrie`s love interest and eventual husband, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/mr-bigs-character-wont-be-a-part-of-sex-the-city-reboot-364753">Mr Big, played by actor Chris Noth, would not be returning for the new series</a>. 
`The Law and Order` alum addressed the casting speculation in February. "Everything changes -- including announcements in the rags," he wrote via Instagram, hinting that he may come back in some capacity. 
 
David Eigenberg, who played Miranda`s husband, Steve Brady, exclusively told Us Weekly earlier this month that he is still toying with a possible cameo."I really love that show," the 56-year-old actor said on Tuesday. 
 
"I think it`s really interesting that they`ve brought it back," he added. 
 
The upcoming series will consist of 10 half-hour episodes and is set to begin production in New York City in late spring. No release date for the show has been announced yet.&nbsp;

There is a lot of hype around the reboot of 'Sex and The City' which will be streaming on HBO Max. While its known that the show will have three of its original leading ladies back,not much is known about the rest of the cast.

There is a lot of hype around the reboot of 'Sex and The City' which will be streaming on HBO Max. While its known that the show will have three of its original leading ladies back,not much is known about the rest of the cast. Some fans have wonder whether Justin Theroux would return for the upcoming series. The star weighed in on whether he would join the reboot after guest-starring on the original show twice. When questioned about starring in the revival, the 49-year-old actor joked about not yet receiving correspondence from the lead Sarah Jessica Parker."Let me check my email or see if anyone called. I still have no email from Sarah Jessica," he told E! News on Thursday. Theroux is not a part of the star cast currently, but he revealed that he would gladly act alongside Parker once again if the opportunity arose. He said, "Yeah, of course. I would love to. If they wanted to have me, I`d do Sex and the City again." The actor, interestingly, played two different men when he appeared on the HBO show first in 1998 and 1999. During season one`s `The Monogamists` he was an acquaintance of Carrie`s (Parker) friend Stanford (Willie Garson) named Jared. In the second season`s `Shortcomings` episode, Theroux showed up as Vaughn Wysel, a short-story writer who Carrie briefly dates. Carrie calls things off with Vaughn after she realises that she is more in love with his family than she is with him. The actor joked about how he was able to score two cameos on the hit series, calling the show a "rite of passage" for New York-based actors. Theroux said, "The joke is that show -- because it was such a wild success and those girls dated around so much -- [was] that they basically went through every actor in New York City. So, it just, sort of, the pinwheel came back and the arrow pointed at me, and I was, like, `I guess I gotta do another one.`" Theroux pointed to `Shortcomings` as the favourite of his appearances, due to the fact that he got to act alongside two highly-accomplished actors."I got to work with the beautiful and hilarious Valerie Harper, who I love, and of course Sarah Jessica, who`s such a shiny penny and so much fun to work with, so great. Also, those writers on that show were hilarious," he said. 'Sex and the City' ran for six seasons on HBO from 1998 to 2004 and led to two spinoff films in 2008 and 2010. Parker starred alongside Kim Cattrall (Samantha Jones), Cynthia Nixon (Miranda Hobbes) and Kristin Davis (Charlotte York) in the series and subsequent movies. It was announced in January that a revival series, titled `And Just Like That`, is in the works at HBO Max. Cattrall, who has a complicated history with Parker, is the only original star who has chosen not to return for the reboot. The following month, Page Six reported that Carrie`s love interest and eventual husband, Mr Big, played by actor Chris Noth, would not be returning for the new series. `The Law and Order` alum addressed the casting speculation in February. "Everything changes -- including announcements in the rags," he wrote via Instagram, hinting that he may come back in some capacity. David Eigenberg, who played Miranda`s husband, Steve Brady, exclusively told Us Weekly earlier this month that he is still toying with a possible cameo."I really love that show," the 56-year-old actor said on Tuesday. "I think it`s really interesting that they`ve brought it back," he added. The upcoming series will consist of 10 half-hour episodes and is set to begin production in New York City in late spring. No release date for the show has been announced yet.

Will Justin Theroux return for 'Sex and the City' revival? 

'Zack Snyder's Justice League' was available for streaming early on OTT platform HBO Max recently. The four-hour-long film is scheduled to premiere on the OTT platform on March 18 but fans found its streaming on the platform when they attempted to watch 'Tom&amp;Jerry'movie.&nbsp; 
 
The accidental streaming was reportedly available for only a few hours before it was taken down from the platform. 
 
HBO Max reportedly confirmed the error in a statement. “Zack Snyder’s Justice League was temporarily available on HBO Max and the error was addressed within minutes,” HBO Max said. 
 
One of the stars of the film, actor Ray Fisher took to Twitter to urge fans from watching the leak and wait for it to officially premiere on March 18. "You know what beats a leak? A flood of views on @hbomax! On March 18th we’re watching #ZackSnydersJusticeLeague on repeat ALL DAY LONG!!! Who’s streaming with me??? #SnyderCut #BORGLIFE," he tweeted. Fisher plays Cyborg in the DC Extended universe.

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On March 18th we’re watching <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ZackSnydersJusticeLeague?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ZackSnydersJusticeLeague</a> on repeat ALL DAY LONG!!! 
 
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The film has witnessed several ups and downs ever since it first released in 2017. The movie was initially being directed by Snyder but he had to step down during the post-production stage. Joss Whedon was given to wrap the film, who reshot certain portions. The end result was a big let down for fans and they demanded Warner Bros to release Snyder's version of the movie.&nbsp; 
 
Years of a petition led to Warner Bros announcing that Snyder Cut would be releasing on HBO Max. The film stars Ben Affleck (Batman), Henry Cavill (Superman), Gal Gadot(Wonder Woman), Ezra Miller (The Flash), Jason Momoa (Aquaman) and Ray Fisher (Cyborg). 
 
The film's trailer and BTS photos and videos have already created quite a buzz as fans are now counting days to the film's premiere. Let's hope the accidental leak will not make much of an impact on the anticipated premiere.&nbsp;

'Zack Snyder's Justice League' was available for streaming early on OTT platform HBO Max recently. The four-hour-long film is scheduled to premiere on the OTT platform on March 18 but fans found its streaming on the platform when they attempted to watch 'Tom&Jerry'movie.

'Zack Snyder's Justice League' was available for streaming early on OTT platform HBO Max recently. The four-hour-long film is scheduled to premiere on the OTT platform on March 18 but fans found its streaming on the platform when they attempted to watch 'Tom&Jerry'movie. The accidental streaming was reportedly available for only a few hours before it was taken down from the platform. HBO Max reportedly confirmed the error in a statement. “Zack Snyder’s Justice League was temporarily available on HBO Max and the error was addressed within minutes,” HBO Max said. One of the stars of the film, actor Ray Fisher took to Twitter to urge fans from watching the leak and wait for it to officially premiere on March 18. "You know what beats a leak? A flood of views on @hbomax! On March 18th we’re watching #ZackSnydersJusticeLeague on repeat ALL DAY LONG!!! Who’s streaming with me??? #SnyderCut #BORGLIFE," he tweeted. Fisher plays Cyborg in the DC Extended universe. You know what beats a leak? A flood of views on @hbomax! On March 18th we’re watching #ZackSnydersJusticeLeague on repeat ALL DAY LONG!!! Who’s streaming with me???#SnyderCut #BORGLIFE — Ray Fisher (@ray8fisher) March 9, 2021 × The film has witnessed several ups and downs ever since it first released in 2017. The movie was initially being directed by Snyder but he had to step down during the post-production stage. Joss Whedon was given to wrap the film, who reshot certain portions. The end result was a big let down for fans and they demanded Warner Bros to release Snyder's version of the movie. Years of a petition led to Warner Bros announcing that Snyder Cut would be releasing on HBO Max. The film stars Ben Affleck (Batman), Henry Cavill (Superman), Gal Gadot(Wonder Woman), Ezra Miller (The Flash), Jason Momoa (Aquaman) and Ray Fisher (Cyborg). The film's trailer and BTS photos and videos have already created quite a buzz as fans are now counting days to the film's premiere. Let's hope the accidental leak will not make much of an impact on the anticipated premiere.

HBO Max accidentally leaks 'Zack Snyder's Justice League' ahead of its premiere, Ray Fisher urges fans to not watch it 

The much-awaited reunion episode of 'Friends' is on the horizon, assures actor David Schwimmer. Schwimmer who played Ross in the iconic show recently appeared on SiriusXM's Radio Andy and confirmed that the HBO special episode will be filmed in the coming month.&nbsp;

"It's happening," the actor said of the reunion. "Actually, in a little over a month, I'm heading out to L.A."

The six cast members along with the show's creators Marta Kauffman and David Crane will sit down for an unscripted chat with Ellen DeGeneres. The episode will be shot on NBC comedy's original soundstage where the hit show was shot years back.&nbsp;

"So, finally, I mean, we figured out a way to film it safely and there's going to be a portion of it that we filmed outside because of, you know, for safety protocols," added Schwimmer.

The six cast members- Jennifer Aniston, Lisa Kudrow, Courteney Cox, Matthew Perry, Matt LeBlanc and Schwimmer- had announced the reunion episode in early 2020. The episode was scheduled to air in May 2020 but the pandemic delayed the filming and the premiere date of the special episode.&nbsp; 
 
Since then fans have been speculating whether the six will be able to reunite once again. Stars of the show have, on several occasions since last year, assured fans that the reunion episode is still on the cards - despite the delay and that makers have been trying to figure out the best possible way to shoot the episode.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/friends-turns-25-a-trip-down-the-memory-lane-with-25-iconic-quotes-from-the-hit-show-251006">'Friends' Turns 25: A Trip Down The Memory Lane With 25 Iconic Quotes From The Hit Show</a>

Kudrow, who played the eclectic Phoebe Buffay, revealed in January this year that she and her costars have already shot some scenes for the reunion.&nbsp;

"There's different facets to it, and we already shot packages of things," she said on the 'Literally! With Rob Lowe' podcast. "I pre-shot something already so we're definitely doing it because I already shot a little something."&nbsp;

Kudrow also clarified the cast will not be reprising their iconic characters, but chatting as themselves. "It's not a reboot," she said. "It's not like a scripted thing, we're not portraying our characters. It's us getting together, which just doesn't happen a lot and has never happened in front of other people since 2004 when we stopped."

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The much-awaited reunion episode of 'Friends' is on the horizon, assures actor David Schwimmer. Schwimmer who played Ross in the iconic show recently appeared on SiriusXM's Radio Andy and confirmed that the HBO special episode will be filmed in the coming month.

The much-awaited reunion episode of 'Friends' is on the horizon, assures actor David Schwimmer. Schwimmer who played Ross in the iconic show recently appeared on SiriusXM's Radio Andy and confirmed that the HBO special episode will be filmed in the coming month. "It's happening," the actor said of the reunion. "Actually, in a little over a month, I'm heading out to L.A." The six cast members along with the show's creators Marta Kauffman and David Crane will sit down for an unscripted chat with Ellen DeGeneres. The episode will be shot on NBC comedy's original soundstage where the hit show was shot years back. "So, finally, I mean, we figured out a way to film it safely and there's going to be a portion of it that we filmed outside because of, you know, for safety protocols," added Schwimmer. The six cast members- Jennifer Aniston, Lisa Kudrow, Courteney Cox, Matthew Perry, Matt LeBlanc and Schwimmer- had announced the reunion episode in early 2020. The episode was scheduled to air in May 2020 but the pandemic delayed the filming and the premiere date of the special episode. Since then fans have been speculating whether the six will be able to reunite once again. Stars of the show have, on several occasions since last year, assured fans that the reunion episode is still on the cards - despite the delay and that makers have been trying to figure out the best possible way to shoot the episode. 'Friends' Turns 25: A Trip Down The Memory Lane With 25 Iconic Quotes From The Hit Show Kudrow, who played the eclectic Phoebe Buffay, revealed in January this year that she and her costars have already shot some scenes for the reunion. "There's different facets to it, and we already shot packages of things," she said on the 'Literally! With Rob Lowe' podcast. "I pre-shot something already so we're definitely doing it because I already shot a little something." Kudrow also clarified the cast will not be reprising their iconic characters, but chatting as themselves. "It's not a reboot," she said. "It's not like a scripted thing, we're not portraying our characters. It's us getting together, which just doesn't happen a lot and has never happened in front of other people since 2004 when we stopped." Then and Now: Your Favourite Stars From 'Friends' After 25 Years Of The Hit Show

David Schwimmer confirms taping of 'Friends' reunion to take place a month from now

JJ&nbsp;Abrams will produce a new series based on the DC character John Constantine (supernatural exorcist and demonologist) for HBO Max, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.

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According to the outlet, Abrams` Bad Robot and WarnerMedia have tapped British novelist Guy Bolton to pen the pilot, and are aiming to cast an actor of colour in the role. Constantine was played on the small screen by Matt Ryan in a 2014-15 NBC show of the same name, with his version of the character also appearing on CW`s Arrow and Legends of Tomorrow`. Before that, Keanu Reeves starred as the occult master in 2005`s `Constantine`, directed by Francis Lawrence. 
 
As per The Hollywood Reporter, in the comics, the character in recent years has become a key fixture of `Justice League Dark`, a team that handles supernatural crises.

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The `Constantine` series joins a growing roster of HBO Max projects coming from the world of DC Comics, including Abrams` `Justice League Dark`, James Gunn'sThe Peacemaker'&nbsp;a spinoff of Matt Reeves' 'The Batman'&nbsp;film, and a Greg Berlanti-produced Green Lantern series

JJ Abrams will produce a new series based on the DC character John Constantine (supernatural exorcist and demonologist) for HBO Max, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.

JJ Abrams will produce a new series based on the DC character John Constantine (supernatural exorcist and demonologist) for HBO Max, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. 'Cruella' trailer: Emma Stone brings the origin story of Disney's most famous villain According to the outlet, Abrams` Bad Robot and WarnerMedia have tapped British novelist Guy Bolton to pen the pilot, and are aiming to cast an actor of colour in the role. Constantine was played on the small screen by Matt Ryan in a 2014-15 NBC show of the same name, with his version of the character also appearing on CW`s Arrow and Legends of Tomorrow`. Before that, Keanu Reeves starred as the occult master in 2005`s `Constantine`, directed by Francis Lawrence. As per The Hollywood Reporter, in the comics, the character in recent years has become a key fixture of `Justice League Dark`, a team that handles supernatural crises. From shaving head to umbrella attack: 6 times Britney Spears made headlines for wrong reasons The `Constantine` series joins a growing roster of HBO Max projects coming from the world of DC Comics, including Abrams` `Justice League Dark`, James Gunn'sThe Peacemaker' a spinoff of Matt Reeves' 'The Batman' film, and a Greg Berlanti-produced Green Lantern series

JJ Abrams set to reboot 'Constantine' series for HBO Max

To Black Americans in the 1960s who were targeted and harassed by the police, 21-year-old Fred Hampton was an empowering figure.

To the FBI and its director, J. Edgar Hoover, Hampton, the chairman of the Illinois Black Panther Party, was a radical threat.

Hampton was killed by Chicago police officers early on the morning of Dec. 4, 1969, during a raid on his West Side apartment, which was a block south of the Black Panther Party’s Chicago headquarters. The ambush, and the months of FBI surveillance of Hampton and the Panthers that preceded it, are dramatized in Shaka King’s film “Judas and the Black Messiah,” which began streaming Friday on HBO Max.

 
At the time of Hampton’s death, Chicago was the site of political protests and violent clashes with law enforcement. The infamous trial of the Chicago 7, a court battle that involved seven Vietnam War protesters charged with conspiring to incite riots during the 1968 Democratic National Convention (a saga chronicled in Aaron Sorkin’s recent film “The Trial of the Chicago 7”), had been underway for a little over two months.

King, who co-wrote the script with Will Berson, drew mostly from fact while taking viewers inside the Black Panther Party in the months leading up to Hampton’s death, though they took a few dramatic liberties. For instance, the film’s star, Daniel Kaluuya, is a decade older than the 21-year-old Hampton was when he was killed.

Here is a guide to the real-life people, groups and events that feature in “Judas and the Black Messiah.” Be warned, there are spoilers, if such a thing is possible when speaking of history.

Who were the Black Panthers?

The Black Panther Party was founded in 1966 in Oakland, California, by a pair of Black college students, Bobby Seale and Huey P. Newton, to oppose police brutality and racism in local neighborhoods. The Panthers, who were known for their military-style black berets, leather jackets and raised-fist salute, believed in removing abusive officers from communities by any means necessary, including armed resistance.

The FBI viewed the Panthers as a radical group capable of galvanizing a militant Black nationalist movement. (Hoover, the bureau’s first director, called the Black Panther Party “the greatest threat to the internal security of the country”). But the Panthers also launched a number of social initiatives: Members ran medical clinics, provided free transportation to prisons for family members of inmates, and started a free breakfast program that fed thousands of schoolchildren.

Who was Fred Hampton?

The charismatic community organizer enjoyed a meteoric rise that took him from campaigning for an integrated community pool and recreational center in his hometown, Maywood, Illinois, to preaching to thousands as the chairman of the Illinois Black Panther Party.

In 1969, a few months after helping to found the party’s Illinois chapter, the 20-year-old Hampton brokered an alliance he called the Rainbow Coalition, which united the Black Panthers, the Young Patriots (Southern white leftists) and the Young Lords (a Puerto Rican civil and human rights organization) in an effort to combat poverty and racism in their Chicago communities.

Hampton’s rapid ascent through the ranks of the Black Panther Party landed him in the cross hairs of a secret FBI counterintelligence program, known as Cointelpro, that Hoover formed to “expose, disrupt, misdirect, discredit or otherwise neutralize the activities of Black nationalist, hate-type organizations.” Targets included both the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and the Ku Klux Klan. Hoover declared in an internal memo that he sought to prevent the “rise of a ‘messiah’ who could unify and electrify the militant Black nationalist movement.”

Under Cointelpro, the FBI tried a number of tactics to sow discord within the Black Panther Party at the national and local levels, including sending bogus letters to two of its leaders, Eldridge Cleaver and Huey Newton, which claimed that each sought to depose the other. Authorities also arrested Hampton and several other Panthers in an effort to publicly discredit the group.

In the months before the raid on Hampton’s apartment, the Panthers and the police also faced off in two gunbattles: One in July 1969 at the party’s West Side headquarters in which five police officers and three Panthers were injured, and a South Side fight that November that left two officers and one Panther dead.

 
Who was William O’Neal?

At 17, O’Neal (Lakeith Stanfield in the movie) already had a criminal record when the FBI agent Roy Mitchell (Jesse Plemons) tracked him down after he stole a car in 1966. But O’Neal soon took on a new role: FBI informant. Given the choice between facing felony charges or agreeing to infiltrate the Panthers, he opted for the latter: as a security captain in the Illinois Black Panther Party, he infiltrated Hampton’s inner circle.

In 1969, O’Neal sketched a floor plan of Hampton’s West Side apartment, including where everyone slept, which the FBI then shared with the Chicago Police Department, the agency that conducted the fatal raid. But unlike the character in “Judas and the Black Messiah,” the real O’Neal did not see his actions as a betrayal of Hampton or the Panthers. “I had no allegiance to the Panthers,” he recalled in an interview for the PBS docuseries “Eyes on the Prize,” which chronicled the history of the civil rights movement in the United States.

What happened the morning Fred Hampton was killed?

Fourteen Chicago police officers showed up before dawn on Dec. 4, 1969, at Hampton’s apartment, acting on the orders of Edward V. Hanrahan, the Cook County state’s attorney. Over the course of about 10 minutes, more than 80 shots were fired. When the smoke cleared, Hampton, 21, and another party leader, Mark Clark, 22, were dead, and four other Panthers and two police officers were wounded.

At first, the police claimed they killed Hampton in self-defense after people in the apartment began firing shotguns at them as they tried to execute a search warrant for illegal weapons. But ballistics experts determined that only one of the bullets was probably discharged from a weapon belonging to an occupant of the apartment. A federal grand jury investigation also revealed that the “bullet holes” in the apartment’s front door, which officers had cited as evidence that the Panthers had shot at them, were in fact nail holes created by police.

Though the Chicago Police Department had led the raid, the grand jury concluded that it had been coordinated by the FBI as part of Hoover’s mission to cripple the Black Panther Party — and an FBI memo later revealed that the bureau had authorized a bonus payment to O’Neal.

The first federal grand jury declined to indict anyone involved in the raid, and though a subsequent grand jury indicted Hanrahan and the police officers who participated in the shootings, all the charges were dismissed. In 1982, without admitting any wrongdoing, the federal government, the city of Chicago and Cook County agreed to pay $1.85 million to the families of Hampton and Clark and to survivors of the raid.

Clarence M. Kelley, who succeeded Hoover as head of the FBI in 1973, issued a public apology three years later for the bureau’s abuse of power in the “twilight” of Hoover’s career. “Some of those activities were clearly wrong and quite indefensible,” Kelley said. “We most certainly must never allow them to be repeated.”

To Black Americans in the 1960s who were targeted and harassed by the police, 21-year-old Fred Hampton was an empowering figure. To the FBI and its director, J. Edgar Hoover, Hampton, the chairman of the Illinois Black Panther Party, was a radical threat.

To Black Americans in the 1960s who were targeted and harassed by the police, 21-year-old Fred Hampton was an empowering figure. To the FBI and its director, J. Edgar Hoover, Hampton, the chairman of the Illinois Black Panther Party, was a radical threat. Hampton was killed by Chicago police officers early on the morning of Dec. 4, 1969, during a raid on his West Side apartment, which was a block south of the Black Panther Party’s Chicago headquarters. The ambush, and the months of FBI surveillance of Hampton and the Panthers that preceded it, are dramatized in Shaka King’s film “Judas and the Black Messiah,” which began streaming Friday on HBO Max. At the time of Hampton’s death, Chicago was the site of political protests and violent clashes with law enforcement. The infamous trial of the Chicago 7, a court battle that involved seven Vietnam War protesters charged with conspiring to incite riots during the 1968 Democratic National Convention (a saga chronicled in Aaron Sorkin’s recent film “The Trial of the Chicago 7”), had been underway for a little over two months. King, who co-wrote the script with Will Berson, drew mostly from fact while taking viewers inside the Black Panther Party in the months leading up to Hampton’s death, though they took a few dramatic liberties. For instance, the film’s star, Daniel Kaluuya, is a decade older than the 21-year-old Hampton was when he was killed. Here is a guide to the real-life people, groups and events that feature in “Judas and the Black Messiah.” Be warned, there are spoilers, if such a thing is possible when speaking of history. Who were the Black Panthers? The Black Panther Party was founded in 1966 in Oakland, California, by a pair of Black college students, Bobby Seale and Huey P. Newton, to oppose police brutality and racism in local neighborhoods. The Panthers, who were known for their military-style black berets, leather jackets and raised-fist salute, believed in removing abusive officers from communities by any means necessary, including armed resistance. The FBI viewed the Panthers as a radical group capable of galvanizing a militant Black nationalist movement. (Hoover, the bureau’s first director, called the Black Panther Party “the greatest threat to the internal security of the country”). But the Panthers also launched a number of social initiatives: Members ran medical clinics, provided free transportation to prisons for family members of inmates, and started a free breakfast program that fed thousands of schoolchildren. Who was Fred Hampton? The charismatic community organizer enjoyed a meteoric rise that took him from campaigning for an integrated community pool and recreational center in his hometown, Maywood, Illinois, to preaching to thousands as the chairman of the Illinois Black Panther Party. In 1969, a few months after helping to found the party’s Illinois chapter, the 20-year-old Hampton brokered an alliance he called the Rainbow Coalition, which united the Black Panthers, the Young Patriots (Southern white leftists) and the Young Lords (a Puerto Rican civil and human rights organization) in an effort to combat poverty and racism in their Chicago communities. Hampton’s rapid ascent through the ranks of the Black Panther Party landed him in the cross hairs of a secret FBI counterintelligence program, known as Cointelpro, that Hoover formed to “expose, disrupt, misdirect, discredit or otherwise neutralize the activities of Black nationalist, hate-type organizations.” Targets included both the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and the Ku Klux Klan. Hoover declared in an internal memo that he sought to prevent the “rise of a ‘messiah’ who could unify and electrify the militant Black nationalist movement.” Under Cointelpro, the FBI tried a number of tactics to sow discord within the Black Panther Party at the national and local levels, including sending bogus letters to two of its leaders, Eldridge Cleaver and Huey Newton, which claimed that each sought to depose the other. Authorities also arrested Hampton and several other Panthers in an effort to publicly discredit the group. In the months before the raid on Hampton’s apartment, the Panthers and the police also faced off in two gunbattles: One in July 1969 at the party’s West Side headquarters in which five police officers and three Panthers were injured, and a South Side fight that November that left two officers and one Panther dead. Who was William O’Neal? At 17, O’Neal (Lakeith Stanfield in the movie) already had a criminal record when the FBI agent Roy Mitchell (Jesse Plemons) tracked him down after he stole a car in 1966. But O’Neal soon took on a new role: FBI informant. Given the choice between facing felony charges or agreeing to infiltrate the Panthers, he opted for the latter: as a security captain in the Illinois Black Panther Party, he infiltrated Hampton’s inner circle. In 1969, O’Neal sketched a floor plan of Hampton’s West Side apartment, including where everyone slept, which the FBI then shared with the Chicago Police Department, the agency that conducted the fatal raid. But unlike the character in “Judas and the Black Messiah,” the real O’Neal did not see his actions as a betrayal of Hampton or the Panthers. “I had no allegiance to the Panthers,” he recalled in an interview for the PBS docuseries “Eyes on the Prize,” which chronicled the history of the civil rights movement in the United States. What happened the morning Fred Hampton was killed? Fourteen Chicago police officers showed up before dawn on Dec. 4, 1969, at Hampton’s apartment, acting on the orders of Edward V. Hanrahan, the Cook County state’s attorney. Over the course of about 10 minutes, more than 80 shots were fired. When the smoke cleared, Hampton, 21, and another party leader, Mark Clark, 22, were dead, and four other Panthers and two police officers were wounded. At first, the police claimed they killed Hampton in self-defense after people in the apartment began firing shotguns at them as they tried to execute a search warrant for illegal weapons. But ballistics experts determined that only one of the bullets was probably discharged from a weapon belonging to an occupant of the apartment. A federal grand jury investigation also revealed that the “bullet holes” in the apartment’s front door, which officers had cited as evidence that the Panthers had shot at them, were in fact nail holes created by police. Though the Chicago Police Department had led the raid, the grand jury concluded that it had been coordinated by the FBI as part of Hoover’s mission to cripple the Black Panther Party — and an FBI memo later revealed that the bureau had authorized a bonus payment to O’Neal. The first federal grand jury declined to indict anyone involved in the raid, and though a subsequent grand jury indicted Hanrahan and the police officers who participated in the shootings, all the charges were dismissed. In 1982, without admitting any wrongdoing, the federal government, the city of Chicago and Cook County agreed to pay $1.85 million to the families of Hampton and Clark and to survivors of the raid. Clarence M. Kelley, who succeeded Hoover as head of the FBI in 1973, issued a public apology three years later for the bureau’s abuse of power in the “twilight” of Hoover’s career. “Some of those activities were clearly wrong and quite indefensible,” Kelley said. “We most certainly must never allow them to be repeated.”

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