<p>One of Hollywood's cult classic 'Gone With The Wind' which released in 1939, has been pulled down by HBO Max from its liberary temporarily amid racial protest.<br />
<br />
The film, which is based on Margaret Mitchell's 1936 book by the same name, has long been a point of discussion for its depiction of Black people and its positive view of slavery.<br />
<br />
A few days earlier, the film again came under scrutiny when '12 Years A Slave' screenwriter John Ridley wrote an op-ed appeared for Los Angeles Times.<br />
<br />
In the article titled 'Hey, HBO, 'Gone With the Wind' romanticizes the horrors of slavery. Take it off your platform for now', the Oscar winner argued that the film had its "own unique problem".<br />
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"It doesn't just 'fall short' with regard to representation. It is a film that glorifies the antebellum south. It is a film that, when it is not ignoring the horrors of slavery, pauses only to perpetuate some of the most painful stereotypes of people of color," Ridley wrote.<br />
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"It is a film that, as part of the narrative of the 'Lost Cause', romanticizes the Confederacy in a way that continues to give legitimacy to the notion that the secessionist movement was something more, or better, or more noble than what it was 'a bloody insurrection to maintain the 'right' to own, sell and buy human beings," he added.<br />
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Meanwhile, HBO Max, a recently launched streaming service from WarnerMedia, said the film will eventually return but will feature a "discussion of its historical context and a denouncement" of its racist depictions.<br />
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"'Gone With The Wind' is a product of its time and depicts some of the ethnic and racial prejudices that have, unfortunately, been commonplace in American society. These racist depictions were wrong then and are wrong today, and we felt that to keep this title up without an explanation and a denouncement of those depictions would be irresponsible.<br />
<br />
"These depictions are certainly counter to WarnerMedia's values, so when we return the film to HBO Max, it will return with a discussion of its historical context and a denouncement of those very depictions, but will be presented as it was originally created, because to do otherwise would be the same as claiming these prejudices never existed. If we are to create a more just, equitable and inclusive future, we must first acknowledge and understand our history," a spokesperson for HBO Max said.<br />
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The film starred Hollywood icons, Vivien Leigh and Clark Gable, in lead roles. The film was set in the American South, on a plantation outside Atlanta and narrated the love story of southern aristocrats Scarlett O'Hara (Leigh) and Rhett Butler (Gable).<br />
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The four hour-long film, directed by Victor Fleming, also starred Hattie McDaniel and Olivia de Havilland. 'Gone With the Wind' eventually won eight Oscars at the 12th Academy Awards, including best picture, director, adapted screenplay, actress and supporting actress for McDaniel.<br />
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McDaniel, who played house servant Mammy at the O'Haras, became the first black person to win the award but due to racial segregation at the ceremony, she sat separately from her co-stars, at a table at the back of the room.<br />
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The move made by HBO Max is one of the several measures media companies are taking amid racial tension in America. Media companies are reportedly reassessing content in the wake of protests over police brutality and systemic racism after the death of George Floyd, an African American man killed by Minnesota police a few weeks back.</p>


One of Hollywood's cult classic 'Gone With The Wind' which released in 1939, has been pulled down by HBO Max from its liberary temporarily amid racial protest. The film, which is based on Margaret Mitchell's 1936 book by the same name, has long been a point of discussion for its depiction of Black people and its positive view of slavery.

One of Hollywood's cult classic 'Gone With The Wind' which released in 1939, has been pulled down by HBO Max from its liberary temporarily amid racial protest. The film, which is based on Margaret Mitchell's 1936 book by the same name, has long been a point of discussion for its depiction of Black people and its positive view of slavery. A few days earlier, the film again came under scrutiny when '12 Years A Slave' screenwriter John Ridley wrote an op-ed appeared for Los Angeles Times. In the article titled 'Hey, HBO, 'Gone With the Wind' romanticizes the horrors of slavery. Take it off your platform for now', the Oscar winner argued that the film had its "own unique problem". "It doesn't just 'fall short' with regard to representation. It is a film that glorifies the antebellum south. It is a film that, when it is not ignoring the horrors of slavery, pauses only to perpetuate some of the most painful stereotypes of people of color," Ridley wrote. "It is a film that, as part of the narrative of the 'Lost Cause', romanticizes the Confederacy in a way that continues to give legitimacy to the notion that the secessionist movement was something more, or better, or more noble than what it was 'a bloody insurrection to maintain the 'right' to own, sell and buy human beings," he added. Meanwhile, HBO Max, a recently launched streaming service from WarnerMedia, said the film will eventually return but will feature a "discussion of its historical context and a denouncement" of its racist depictions. "'Gone With The Wind' is a product of its time and depicts some of the ethnic and racial prejudices that have, unfortunately, been commonplace in American society. These racist depictions were wrong then and are wrong today, and we felt that to keep this title up without an explanation and a denouncement of those depictions would be irresponsible. "These depictions are certainly counter to WarnerMedia's values, so when we return the film to HBO Max, it will return with a discussion of its historical context and a denouncement of those very depictions, but will be presented as it was originally created, because to do otherwise would be the same as claiming these prejudices never existed. If we are to create a more just, equitable and inclusive future, we must first acknowledge and understand our history," a spokesperson for HBO Max said. The film starred Hollywood icons, Vivien Leigh and Clark Gable, in lead roles. The film was set in the American South, on a plantation outside Atlanta and narrated the love story of southern aristocrats Scarlett O'Hara (Leigh) and Rhett Butler (Gable). The four hour-long film, directed by Victor Fleming, also starred Hattie McDaniel and Olivia de Havilland. 'Gone With the Wind' eventually won eight Oscars at the 12th Academy Awards, including best picture, director, adapted screenplay, actress and supporting actress for McDaniel. McDaniel, who played house servant Mammy at the O'Haras, became the first black person to win the award but due to racial segregation at the ceremony, she sat separately from her co-stars, at a table at the back of the room. The move made by HBO Max is one of the several measures media companies are taking amid racial tension in America. Media companies are reportedly reassessing content in the wake of protests over police brutality and systemic racism after the death of George Floyd, an African American man killed by Minnesota police a few weeks back.

'Gone With The Wind' pulled down from HBO Max amid anti-racism protests

<p>Decades before glossy Netflix and Amazon shows began luring Hollywood A-listers to the small screen, cable network HBO helped invent premium television.<br />
<br />
Now the home of "The Sopranos," "The Wire" and "Game of Thrones" is scrambling to catch up with its newfound online rivals, launching its own multi-billion-dollar streaming platform -- HBO Max -- this Wednesday.<br />
<br />
"Within the crowded constellation of entertainment brands, HBO is a crown jewel," said University of Southern California communications professor Christopher Smith.<br />
<br />
"They're using the HBO brand bludgeon to break their way through in the streaming wars."<br />
<br />
The platform enters a competitive marketplace. Besides Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu, the likes of Disney+, Apple TV+ and Quibi have recently joined the fray.<br />
<br />
But having licensed its films and series to other streamers for years, parent company WarnerMedia felt it could no longer skirt the direct-to-consumer revolution seizing Hollywood.<br />
<br />
HBO Max's launch follows telecoms giant AT&amp;T's $85 billion purchase of Time Warner, and brings that sprawling media empire's titles under one roof.<br />
<br />
Beloved Warner Bros shows like "Friends," and films from "Casablanca" and "Citizen Kane" to the "Batman" movies, will sit alongside prestige HBO programs on the service.<br />
<br />
Indeed, HBO Max was supposed to launch with a long-anticipated "Friends" reunion, until the coronavirus ended those plans.<br />
<br />
With the pandemic delaying new filming across Hollywood, HBO Max executives are counting on comforting classics to lure subscribers in anxious times.<br />
<br />
"We're really tapping into the nostalgia and the warm feeling that's associated with these iconic characters that people love, and stories that they've fallen in love with year and year again," said marketing head Katie Soo.<br />
<br />
"The reality is, this is a challenging time," she told a recent Variety webinar. "There's no playbook for it."<br />
<br />
<strong>- 'Crown jewel' -</strong><br />
<br />
But despite its enviable back-catalog, media analysts have voiced concerns over the new platform's strategy.<br />
<br />
Costing $15 a month, HBO Max is the most expensive option, at a time when US unemployment is soaring.<br />
<br />
And the platform's "more is more" smorgasbord approach is at odds with the classic HBO model of focusing on fewer, high-quality productions that "really move the needle," said Smith. &nbsp;<br />
<br />
"That does threaten to dilute what made HBO so special," he added.<br />
<br />
One campaign for HBO Max used a tagline reading: "Where Bada ... Meets Bing ... Meets Bang."<br />
<br />
It was accompanied by images of fictional mafia boss Tony Soprano, Chandler Bing of "Friends," and "The Big Bang Theory" character Sheldon Cooper.<br />
<br />
The ad was slammed by analysts for confusing consumers about what HBO Max actually stands for.<br />
<br />
Potentially adding to the confusion, HBO Max will run alongside pay-TV service HBO Go, and existing standalone app HBO Now.<br />
<br />
"Bad slogan, bad promotion," said Smith. "But the actual substance of what they were marketing is phenomenal."<br />
<br />
<strong>- 'Over-watching Netflix' -</strong><br />
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While HBO Max has no marquee original launch titles, it has high-profile series and films in the pipeline.<br />
<br />
In the works are three new shows from "Lost" creator JJ Abrams, a "Gossip Girl" revival, and Ridley Scott's sci-fi "Raised by Wolves."<br />
<br />
On the movie side, new production label "Warner Max" will provide eight to 10 mid-budget movies per year.<br />
<br />
And comic book fans around the world collectively swooned last week with the announcement of a much-hyped new edit of 2017 ensemble movie "Justice League."<br />
<br />
Indeed, a recent Hollywood Reporter poll found HBO Max's biggest lure is its DC "universe" of titles featuring beloved characters such as Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman.<br />
<br />
The dearth of new productions aside, analysts say it could be an ideal moment to unleash beloved content on a cooped-up public.<br />
<br />
"With people spending more time at home, and more time streaming, they kind of backed into a decent time," said Leichtman Research Group president Bruce Leichtman.<br />
<br />
If the platform only converts HBO's existing 35 million domestic subscribers, it will already have achieved its initial goal of providing a "glue" for customers of AT&amp;T's core product -- wireless phones -- he added.<br />
<br />
And others who have "been at home over-watching Netflix, over-watching Disney+" may also be "anxious to try something new," said Wedbush tech analyst Brad Gastwirth.<br />
<br />
He added: "Content right now is king."</p>


Decades before glossy Netflix and Amazon shows began luring Hollywood A-listers to the small screen, cable network HBO helped invent premium television. Now the home of "The Sopranos," "The Wire" and "Game of Thrones" is scrambling to catch up with its newfound online rivals, launching its own multi-billion-dollar streaming platform -- HBO Max -- this Wednesday.

Decades before glossy Netflix and Amazon shows began luring Hollywood A-listers to the small screen, cable network HBO helped invent premium television. Now the home of "The Sopranos," "The Wire" and "Game of Thrones" is scrambling to catch up with its newfound online rivals, launching its own multi-billion-dollar streaming platform -- HBO Max -- this Wednesday. "Within the crowded constellation of entertainment brands, HBO is a crown jewel," said University of Southern California communications professor Christopher Smith. "They're using the HBO brand bludgeon to break their way through in the streaming wars." The platform enters a competitive marketplace. Besides Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu, the likes of Disney+, Apple TV+ and Quibi have recently joined the fray. But having licensed its films and series to other streamers for years, parent company WarnerMedia felt it could no longer skirt the direct-to-consumer revolution seizing Hollywood. HBO Max's launch follows telecoms giant AT&T's $85 billion purchase of Time Warner, and brings that sprawling media empire's titles under one roof. Beloved Warner Bros shows like "Friends," and films from "Casablanca" and "Citizen Kane" to the "Batman" movies, will sit alongside prestige HBO programs on the service. Indeed, HBO Max was supposed to launch with a long-anticipated "Friends" reunion, until the coronavirus ended those plans. With the pandemic delaying new filming across Hollywood, HBO Max executives are counting on comforting classics to lure subscribers in anxious times. "We're really tapping into the nostalgia and the warm feeling that's associated with these iconic characters that people love, and stories that they've fallen in love with year and year again," said marketing head Katie Soo. "The reality is, this is a challenging time," she told a recent Variety webinar. "There's no playbook for it." - 'Crown jewel' - But despite its enviable back-catalog, media analysts have voiced concerns over the new platform's strategy. Costing $15 a month, HBO Max is the most expensive option, at a time when US unemployment is soaring. And the platform's "more is more" smorgasbord approach is at odds with the classic HBO model of focusing on fewer, high-quality productions that "really move the needle," said Smith. "That does threaten to dilute what made HBO so special," he added. One campaign for HBO Max used a tagline reading: "Where Bada ... Meets Bing ... Meets Bang." It was accompanied by images of fictional mafia boss Tony Soprano, Chandler Bing of "Friends," and "The Big Bang Theory" character Sheldon Cooper. The ad was slammed by analysts for confusing consumers about what HBO Max actually stands for. Potentially adding to the confusion, HBO Max will run alongside pay-TV service HBO Go, and existing standalone app HBO Now. "Bad slogan, bad promotion," said Smith. "But the actual substance of what they were marketing is phenomenal." - 'Over-watching Netflix' - While HBO Max has no marquee original launch titles, it has high-profile series and films in the pipeline. In the works are three new shows from "Lost" creator JJ Abrams, a "Gossip Girl" revival, and Ridley Scott's sci-fi "Raised by Wolves." On the movie side, new production label "Warner Max" will provide eight to 10 mid-budget movies per year. And comic book fans around the world collectively swooned last week with the announcement of a much-hyped new edit of 2017 ensemble movie "Justice League." Indeed, a recent Hollywood Reporter poll found HBO Max's biggest lure is its DC "universe" of titles featuring beloved characters such as Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman. The dearth of new productions aside, analysts say it could be an ideal moment to unleash beloved content on a cooped-up public. "With people spending more time at home, and more time streaming, they kind of backed into a decent time," said Leichtman Research Group president Bruce Leichtman. If the platform only converts HBO's existing 35 million domestic subscribers, it will already have achieved its initial goal of providing a "glue" for customers of AT&T's core product -- wireless phones -- he added. And others who have "been at home over-watching Netflix, over-watching Disney+" may also be "anxious to try something new," said Wedbush tech analyst Brad Gastwirth. He added: "Content right now is king."

'Bada... Bing... Bang'? HBO throws out rulebook with streaming launch

From 'Friends' to 'Doctor Who', here's what you can binge-watch on HBO Max

<p>HBO Max, the upcoming streaming service from AT&amp;T Inc-owned WarnerMedia, will be available across Google platforms and devices when it launches on May 27, the company said on Wednesday.<br />
<br />
HBO Max is entering a crowded streaming landscape dominated by Netflix Inc, Walt Disney Co`s Disney+, and Amazon.com Inc`s Prime Video.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong>'<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/friends-reunion-wont-be-part-of-hbo-max-launch-as-production-shuts-down-due-to-pandemic-291967">Friends' reunion won't be part of HBO Max launch as production shuts down due to pandemic</a><br />
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Customers in the United States will be able to access the service on Android phones and tablets, Android TV devices, and Chromebooks at launch, WarnerMedia said.<br />
<br />
AT&amp;T had previously said it would make <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hbo-max-needs-atts-reach-to-compete-in-streaming-wars-warnermedia-executive-says-252109">HBO Max free to some customers</a> at launch. The service will cost $15 per month for non-AT&amp;T customers.</p>


HBO Max, the upcoming streaming service from AT&T Inc-owned WarnerMedia, will be available across Google platforms and devices when it launches on May 27, the company said on Wednesday.

HBO Max, the upcoming streaming service from AT&T Inc-owned WarnerMedia, will be available across Google platforms and devices when it launches on May 27, the company said on Wednesday. HBO Max is entering a crowded streaming landscape dominated by Netflix Inc, Walt Disney Co`s Disney+, and Amazon.com Inc`s Prime Video. Also read: 'Friends' reunion won't be part of HBO Max launch as production shuts down due to pandemic Customers in the United States will be able to access the service on Android phones and tablets, Android TV devices, and Chromebooks at launch, WarnerMedia said. AT&T had previously said it would make HBO Max free to some customers at launch. The service will cost $15 per month for non-AT&T customers.

HBO Max streaming service to be available on Google platforms at launch

<p>The most-awaited reunion of this year, the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/its-happening-friends-cast-confirm-reunion-episode-for-hbo-max-282117">'Friends' reunion</a> has been delayed due to coronavirus pandemic, and will not be part of HBO Max launch.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
The reunion of the cast of the show was announced in the beginning of the year and was planned to be part of the launch of HBO Max streaming service but due to the virus outbreak the production of the show had to be halted and no taping was done before the health crisis hit the world.</p>

<p><strong>In pics:</strong>&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><br />
<br />
On Friday the company announced, the show will not be available on the first day of launch but will be available later.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
The reunion of the show was to be shot on the same Burbank, California sound stage where the whole iconic series was shot.</p>

<p><strong>In pics:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/then-and-now-your-favourite-stars-from-friends-after-25-years-of-the-hit-show-250875">Then and Now: Your Favourite Stars From 'Friends' After 25 Years Of The Hit Show</a><br />
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The comedy series ended after running for a decade in 2004 and starred Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Matthew Perry, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc and David Schwimmer.</p>

<p>The reunion was supposed to be filmed on March 23-24, with the original cast as well as series creators David Crane and Marta Kauffman.&nbsp;</p>


The most-awaited reunion of this year, the 'Friends' reunion has been delayed due to coronavirus pandemic, and will not be part of HBO Max launch. The reunion of the cast of the show was announced in the beginning of the year and was planned to be part of the launch of HBO Max streaming service but due to the virus outbreak the production of the show had to be halted and no taping was done before the health crisis hit the world.

The most-awaited reunion of this year, the 'Friends' reunion has been delayed due to coronavirus pandemic, and will not be part of HBO Max launch. The reunion of the cast of the show was announced in the beginning of the year and was planned to be part of the launch of HBO Max streaming service but due to the virus outbreak the production of the show had to be halted and no taping was done before the health crisis hit the world. In pics: 'Friends' Turns 25: A Trip Down The Memory Lane With 25 Iconic Quotes From The Hit Show On Friday the company announced, the show will not be available on the first day of launch but will be available later. The reunion of the show was to be shot on the same Burbank, California sound stage where the whole iconic series was shot. In pics: Then and Now: Your Favourite Stars From 'Friends' After 25 Years Of The Hit Show The comedy series ended after running for a decade in 2004 and starred Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Matthew Perry, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc and David Schwimmer. The reunion was supposed to be filmed on March 23-24, with the original cast as well as series creators David Crane and Marta Kauffman.

'Friends' reunion won't be part of HBO Max launch as production shuts down due to pandemic

<p>It's official! The much-awaited ‘Friends’&nbsp; reunion is indeed happening. The six cast members will come together for an unscripted, one hour special for HBO max soon.<br />
<br />
Cast members of the show&nbsp; Jennifer Aniston, Courtney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Mathew Perry and David Schwimmer shared the same throwback photo from their show on Instagram and simply captioned the photo as ‘It’s happening’ – putting to rest months of speculation about the reunion.</p>

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<p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B82FMKcBKHL/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank">It’s happening... ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ @hbomax⁣ @courteneycoxofficial⁣ @lisakudrow⁣ @mleblanc⁣ @mattyperry4⁣ @_schwim_</a></p>

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<p>The reunion will premiere in May – when HBO debuts its new streaming platform HBO max. All the episodes of the hit sitcom will also be available for streaming on the same platform.<br />
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The reunion is reportedly going to be unscripted, and will also feature the series’ creators, David Crane and Martha Kauffman, along with the lead cast. It will be taped in Stage 24 of the infamous Warner Bros lot in Burbank, where Friends filmed its entire show.<br />
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There have been several reports about a possible reunion ever since Jennifer Aniston <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/jennifer-aniston-joins-instagram-and-breaks-the-internet-with-her-first-post-256191">posted a photo of the stars on her Instagram.</a> Aniston, in fact, came on <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/friends-may-not-get-a-reboot-but-cast-is-working-on-something-reveals-jennifer-aniston-258711">Ellen Degeneres' show</a> and also revealed that a reunion was indeed being planned but did not divulge details.<br />
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The cast celebrated 25 years of the show in September 2019.<br />
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The news of the reunion brought happiness to a lot of people on Twitter and they used appropriate memes to express their joy.</p>

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The <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FriendsReunion?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FriendsReunion</a> was announced.<br />
History was made.<br />
And this bow won’t be their last anymore. <a href="https://t.co/8PtyMMKri4">pic.twitter.com/8PtyMMKri4</a></p>
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The unscripted show will be hosted by Ellen Degeneres who will be in conversation with the cast and creators of the show.</p>


It's official! The much-awaited ‘Friends’ reunion is indeed happening. The six cast members will come together for an unscripted, one hour special for HBO max soon.

It's official! The much-awaited ‘Friends’ reunion is indeed happening. The six cast members will come together for an unscripted, one hour special for HBO max soon. Cast members of the show Jennifer Aniston, Courtney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Mathew Perry and David Schwimmer shared the same throwback photo from their show on Instagram and simply captioned the photo as ‘It’s happening’ – putting to rest months of speculation about the reunion. View this post on Instagram It’s happening... ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ @hbomax⁣ @courteneycoxofficial⁣ @lisakudrow⁣ @mleblanc⁣ @mattyperry4⁣ @_schwim_ A post shared by Jennifer Aniston (@jenniferaniston) on Feb 21, 2020 at 2:04pm PST × The reunion will premiere in May – when HBO debuts its new streaming platform HBO max. All the episodes of the hit sitcom will also be available for streaming on the same platform. The reunion is reportedly going to be unscripted, and will also feature the series’ creators, David Crane and Martha Kauffman, along with the lead cast. It will be taped in Stage 24 of the infamous Warner Bros lot in Burbank, where Friends filmed its entire show. There have been several reports about a possible reunion ever since Jennifer Aniston posted a photo of the stars on her Instagram. Aniston, in fact, came on Ellen Degeneres' show and also revealed that a reunion was indeed being planned but did not divulge details. The cast celebrated 25 years of the show in September 2019. The news of the reunion brought happiness to a lot of people on Twitter and they used appropriate memes to express their joy. When the Friends cast all post “It’s happening...” at the same time #friendsreunion pic.twitter.com/czSWyScsFA — Jack Birch (@Jackoby_) February 21, 2020 × When the Friends cast all post “It’s happening...” at the same time #friendsreunion pic.twitter.com/czSWyScsFA — Jack Birch (@Jackoby_) February 21, 2020 × 21 February 2020. The #FriendsReunion was announced. History was made. And this bow won’t be their last anymore. pic.twitter.com/8PtyMMKri4 — Sara 🌻 (@gellersstan) February 21, 2020 × #FriendsReunion current mood pic.twitter.com/Fcmcw8SJg9 — They don't know that we know (@FlorFloriFloren) February 21, 2020 × The unscripted show will be hosted by Ellen Degeneres who will be in conversation with the cast and creators of the show.

‘It’s happening’: ‘Friends’ cast confirm reunion episode for HBO Max

<p>Fans of famous sitcom <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-25-250981">'Friends'</a>&nbsp;have a reason to rejoice as the star cast has reportedly signed up for the highly teased one-hour long reunion special episode to be telecast on HBO Max.</p>

<p><strong>Also read</strong>:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood-news-friends-star-matthew-perry-aka-chandler-bing-is-finally-on-instagram-279187" hreflang="en">'Friends' star Matthew Perry aka Chandler Bing is finally on Instagram!</a><br />
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The rumors of the reunion episode of the 90s sitcom have been doing rounds ever since the celebration of its 25th anniversary in September last year.</p>

<p><strong>Also read</strong>: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood-news-friends-david-schwimmer-squashes-reunion-rumours-wants-a-diverse-cast-for-reboot-277387">David Schwimmer squashes reunion rumours, wants a diverse cast for reboot</a></p>

<p>Later HBO Max teased that it was working to come out with a reunion special episode. According to Deadline, the reunion special may get traction with the six central stars.<br />
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The outlet further reported that the stars Matt LeBlanc, Jennifer Aniston, Lisa Kudrow, Courteney Cox, Matthew Perry, and David Schwimmer have worked out a deal with Warner Bros, TV and HBO for an hour-long special</p>


Fans of famous sitcom 'Friends' have a reason to rejoice as the star cast has reportedly signed up for the highly teased one-hour long reunion special episode to be telecast on HBO Max.

Fans of famous sitcom 'Friends' have a reason to rejoice as the star cast has reportedly signed up for the highly teased one-hour long reunion special episode to be telecast on HBO Max. Also read: 'Friends' star Matthew Perry aka Chandler Bing is finally on Instagram! The rumors of the reunion episode of the 90s sitcom have been doing rounds ever since the celebration of its 25th anniversary in September last year. Also read: David Schwimmer squashes reunion rumours, wants a diverse cast for reboot Later HBO Max teased that it was working to come out with a reunion special episode. According to Deadline, the reunion special may get traction with the six central stars. The outlet further reported that the stars Matt LeBlanc, Jennifer Aniston, Lisa Kudrow, Courteney Cox, Matthew Perry, and David Schwimmer have worked out a deal with Warner Bros, TV and HBO for an hour-long special

'Friends' cast reportedly sign up for reunion special on HBO Max

<p>Ever since the last episode of popular show Friends aired in 2004, fans across the world have been wanting a reunion of the cast for a series. In 2019, as Jennifer Aniston joined Instagram, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/jennifer-aniston-joins-instagram-and-breaks-the-internet-with-her-first-post-256191">her first photo was with her Friends-co-stars</a>- which sort of hinted that a reunion was in the offing.&nbsp;<br />
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Later, Aniston came on <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/friends-may-not-get-a-reboot-but-cast-is-working-on-something-reveals-jennifer-aniston-258711">Ellen Degeneres show and confirmed that a reunion </a>was indeed being planned much to the delight of fans. Now, the show's creator Marta Kauffman has divulged more details on the reunion.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
<strong><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></strong><br />
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Kauffman was recently honoured at Producers Guild Awards and stated that she is up for an unscripted reunion of the team.&nbsp;<br />
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"If it was the right thing if it were the six of them together reflecting, talking about their experiences, and the episodes, then I'm totally behind it. Nothing scripted. We will not do anything scripted," Kauffman said at the awards ceremony where she received Lifetime Achievement award.&nbsp;<br />
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Kauff created the hit show along with David Crane. The series ran for a decade on TV but continues to capture the imagination of generations thanks to the reruns on TV and OTT platforms.&nbsp;<br />
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Kauffman also indicated that the reunion episode will be aired on HBO Max - Warner Pictures upcoming streaming platform.&nbsp;<br />
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<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/then-and-now-your-favourite-stars-from-friends-after-25-years-of-the-hit-show-250875">Then and Now: Your Favourite Stars From 'Friends' After 25 Years Of The Hit Show</a></strong><br />
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'Friends' starred Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry and David Schwimmer. The show premiered in September 1994.</p>

<p>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/jennifer-aniston-has-a-girls-night-with-friends-co-stars-courteny-cox-lisa-kudrow-274020">Jennifer Aniston has a girls night with 'Friends' co-stars Courtney Cox, Lisa Kudrow</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/ross-and-rachels-daughter-emma-replies-to-chandlers-viral-2020-joke-from-friends-on-instagram-272086">Ross and Rachel's daughter Emma replies to Chandler's viral 2020 joke from 'Friends' on Instagram</a></p>


Ever since the last episode of popular show Friends aired in 2004, fans across the world have been wanting a reunion of the cast for a series. In 2019, as Jennifer Aniston joined Instagram, her first photo was with her Friends-co-stars- which sort of hinted that a reunion was in the offing.

Ever since the last episode of popular show Friends aired in 2004, fans across the world have been wanting a reunion of the cast for a series. In 2019, as Jennifer Aniston joined Instagram, her first photo was with her Friends-co-stars- which sort of hinted that a reunion was in the offing. Later, Aniston came on Ellen Degeneres show and confirmed that a reunion was indeed being planned much to the delight of fans. Now, the show's creator Marta Kauffman has divulged more details on the reunion. 'Friends' Turns 25: A Trip Down The Memory Lane With 25 Iconic Quotes From The Hit Show Kauffman was recently honoured at Producers Guild Awards and stated that she is up for an unscripted reunion of the team. "If it was the right thing if it were the six of them together reflecting, talking about their experiences, and the episodes, then I'm totally behind it. Nothing scripted. We will not do anything scripted," Kauffman said at the awards ceremony where she received Lifetime Achievement award. Kauff created the hit show along with David Crane. The series ran for a decade on TV but continues to capture the imagination of generations thanks to the reruns on TV and OTT platforms. Kauffman also indicated that the reunion episode will be aired on HBO Max - Warner Pictures upcoming streaming platform. Then and Now: Your Favourite Stars From 'Friends' After 25 Years Of The Hit Show 'Friends' starred Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry and David Schwimmer. The show premiered in September 1994. Also read: Jennifer Aniston has a girls night with 'Friends' co-stars Courtney Cox, Lisa Kudrow Ross and Rachel's daughter Emma replies to Chandler's viral 2020 joke from 'Friends' on Instagram

'Friends' creator Marta Kauffman has these details about the much-awaited reunion

<p>The cast of the famous American series 'Friends'&nbsp;is in talks to reunite for a special on HBO Max. The stars of the show including Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, David Schwimmer, Matt LeBlanc and Matthew Perry will be brought back together for a special unscripted&nbsp;show along with the makers of the series David Crane and Marta Kauffman, and sources told a magazine.<br />
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However, the sources added that the deal is far from done and additions to the cast and creative team aren't yet in progress. The news came after Aniston revealed on 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show'&nbsp;that the cast of the show has been "working on something" other than a reboot.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/then-and-now-your-favourite-stars-from-friends-after-25-years-of-the-hit-show-250875">Then and Now: Your Favourite Stars From 'Friends' After 25 Years Of The Hit Show</a></p>

<p title="title">The cast of 'Friends'&nbsp;has reunited several times in the last month, most recently making an appearance on Aniston's Instagram. Aniston's debut post on the social media platform reads, "And now we're Instagram FRIENDS too. HI INSTAGRAM!" 'Friends', which is currently streaming on Netflix, ran from 1994 to 2004 on NBC.</p>

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<p title="title">It follows six friends in New York City facing the trials and tribulations of their careers, love lives and more. The series will relocate to HBO Max once the service launches in May 2020.</p>


The cast of the famous American series 'Friends' is in talks to reunite for a special on HBO Max. The stars of the show including Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, David Schwimmer, Matt LeBlanc and Matthew Perry will be brought back together for a special unscripted show along with the makers of the series David Crane and Marta Kauffman, and sources told a magazine.

The cast of the famous American series 'Friends' is in talks to reunite for a special on HBO Max. The stars of the show including Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, David Schwimmer, Matt LeBlanc and Matthew Perry will be brought back together for a special unscripted show along with the makers of the series David Crane and Marta Kauffman, and sources told a magazine. However, the sources added that the deal is far from done and additions to the cast and creative team aren't yet in progress. The news came after Aniston revealed on 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' that the cast of the show has been "working on something" other than a reboot. Then and Now: Your Favourite Stars From 'Friends' After 25 Years Of The Hit Show The cast of 'Friends' has reunited several times in the last month, most recently making an appearance on Aniston's Instagram. Aniston's debut post on the social media platform reads, "And now we're Instagram FRIENDS too. HI INSTAGRAM!" 'Friends', which is currently streaming on Netflix, ran from 1994 to 2004 on NBC. View this post on Instagram And now we’re Instagram FRIENDS too. HI INSTAGRAM 👋🏻 A post shared by Jennifer Aniston (@jenniferaniston) on Oct 15, 2019 at 6:03am PDT × It follows six friends in New York City facing the trials and tribulations of their careers, love lives and more. The series will relocate to HBO Max once the service launches in May 2020.

'Friends' team in talks to reunite for special on HBO Max

<p>HBO Max, the forthcoming streaming service from AT&amp;T Inc's&nbsp;WarnerMedia, will screen films from Studio Ghibli, the Japanese animation producer behind the Academy Award-winning movie 'Spirited Away'.<br />
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This is the first time a streaming provider has obtained rights to Ghibli's films, WarnerMedia said on Thursday.<br />
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Co-founded by master animator Hayao Miyazaki, the studio is known for its intricate, hand-drawn animation and imaginative coming-of-age storylines that made films like 1988's 'My Neighbor Totoro'&nbsp;into an international hit.<br />
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HBO Max will offer more than a dozen original shows and movies from stars including Reese Witherspoon and Anna Kendrick, as it prepares to go head-to-head with rival services from Netflix Inc, Walt Disney Co, and Apple Inc.<br />
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Slated to launch in the spring of 2020, HBO Max will also have programs from AT&amp;T-owned networks such as HBO and TBS and classics from the Warner Bros film and TV library.<br />
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Earlier this year, WarnerMedia said US&nbsp;reruns of the popular television sitcom 'Friends'&nbsp;will move in 2020 from Netflix to HBO Max.</p>


HBO Max, the forthcoming streaming service from AT&T Inc's WarnerMedia, will screen films from Studio Ghibli, the Japanese animation producer behind the Academy Award-winning movie 'Spirited Away'.

HBO Max, the forthcoming streaming service from AT&T Inc's WarnerMedia, will screen films from Studio Ghibli, the Japanese animation producer behind the Academy Award-winning movie 'Spirited Away'. This is the first time a streaming provider has obtained rights to Ghibli's films, WarnerMedia said on Thursday. Co-founded by master animator Hayao Miyazaki, the studio is known for its intricate, hand-drawn animation and imaginative coming-of-age storylines that made films like 1988's 'My Neighbor Totoro' into an international hit. HBO Max will offer more than a dozen original shows and movies from stars including Reese Witherspoon and Anna Kendrick, as it prepares to go head-to-head with rival services from Netflix Inc, Walt Disney Co, and Apple Inc. Slated to launch in the spring of 2020, HBO Max will also have programs from AT&T-owned networks such as HBO and TBS and classics from the Warner Bros film and TV library. Earlier this year, WarnerMedia said US reruns of the popular television sitcom 'Friends' will move in 2020 from Netflix to HBO Max.

WarnerMedia's HBO Max to stream films of 'Spirited Away' producer

<p>Hey there Upper East Siders! Unless you have been living under a rock, you might be familiar with the news that American popular series 'Gossip Girl'&nbsp;is getting a reboot. And while you wait for the show with bated breath, former 'Gossip Girl'&nbsp;star Chace Crawford recently praised the upcoming reboot coming to HBO Max, reported news agency.<br />
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Not just the show's fans, but Crawford, who played Nate Archibald in the CW series and currently stars on &nbsp;'The Boys', is also excited to see what a 'Gossip Girl'&nbsp;series will look like today. "TV is going through such a time of change, they're calling it the golden age and the streaming structure is so cool," Crawford told&nbsp;news agency.<br />
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"I honestly think the show was ahead of its time in a way. It came out before Instagram, right when camera phones were becoming a thing.&nbsp;There was a whole new generation of fans. I've noticed over the past six years that the same age demographic of girls still loves it which is cool," he added, speaking about the show.<br />
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Not only 'Gossip Girl'&nbsp;is more relevant than ever with the way social media has changed our lives, but Crawford believes that there's more story to tell set in that world than what the original series could explore at that time. ''You can do more, especially at a place like HBO Max," the actor said. Praising the upcoming reboot, the actor said, 'I think it's a good idea'.</p>

<p>Look at a show like Euphoria they're redefining what a high school drama or what kids go through these days means. I'm sure this is going to be a fresh take and Josh and Stephanie are incredible. They're going to make it great. There's still a demand for it people are always asking if I'd go back and do more. Hats off to them. I think it's a good idea," he said.<br />
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Crawford has been quite vocal about being open to featuring in the reboot if given the opportunity. But the question remains will he play an older version of Nate, or a new character entirely? So get excited Nate Archibald fans because Crawford is all in for the chance to appear on the reboot.<br />
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"I'd play a dad now, I guess!" he joked before laughing ". No, I have no idea. I just love Josh and Stephanie and if they wanted me to come and do anything it would be hard to say no. I'm always grateful for the opportunity they gave me and that whole experience it was all of my 20s, it was like my college, living in New York for that time. I'll always have fond memories of it," he added.<br />
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The upcoming streaming service, HBO Max, will air 10 hour-long&nbsp;episodes, showing a new generation of rich and famous prep-school teens. In the age of Instagram bloggers and influencers, it's the perfect time to revive the famed gossip website about New York City's young elites. Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage will serve as executive producers with Josh Safran, who wrote and produced on the original series, show running the reboot.<br />
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The original hit CW teen drama aired from 2007-2012 and starred actors Blake Lively, Penn Badgley, Leighton Meester, Ed Westwick, Chace Crawford and more. Kristen Bell served as the voice of 'Gossip Girl', the narrator of the series.</p>


Hey there Upper East Siders! Unless you have been living under a rock, you might be familiar with the news that American popular series 'Gossip Girl' is getting a reboot.

Hey there Upper East Siders! Unless you have been living under a rock, you might be familiar with the news that American popular series 'Gossip Girl' is getting a reboot. And while you wait for the show with bated breath, former 'Gossip Girl' star Chace Crawford recently praised the upcoming reboot coming to HBO Max, reported news agency. Not just the show's fans, but Crawford, who played Nate Archibald in the CW series and currently stars on 'The Boys', is also excited to see what a 'Gossip Girl' series will look like today. "TV is going through such a time of change, they're calling it the golden age and the streaming structure is so cool," Crawford told news agency. "I honestly think the show was ahead of its time in a way. It came out before Instagram, right when camera phones were becoming a thing. There was a whole new generation of fans. I've noticed over the past six years that the same age demographic of girls still loves it which is cool," he added, speaking about the show. Not only 'Gossip Girl' is more relevant than ever with the way social media has changed our lives, but Crawford believes that there's more story to tell set in that world than what the original series could explore at that time. ''You can do more, especially at a place like HBO Max," the actor said. Praising the upcoming reboot, the actor said, 'I think it's a good idea'. Look at a show like Euphoria they're redefining what a high school drama or what kids go through these days means. I'm sure this is going to be a fresh take and Josh and Stephanie are incredible. They're going to make it great. There's still a demand for it people are always asking if I'd go back and do more. Hats off to them. I think it's a good idea," he said. Crawford has been quite vocal about being open to featuring in the reboot if given the opportunity. But the question remains will he play an older version of Nate, or a new character entirely? So get excited Nate Archibald fans because Crawford is all in for the chance to appear on the reboot. "I'd play a dad now, I guess!" he joked before laughing ". No, I have no idea. I just love Josh and Stephanie and if they wanted me to come and do anything it would be hard to say no. I'm always grateful for the opportunity they gave me and that whole experience it was all of my 20s, it was like my college, living in New York for that time. I'll always have fond memories of it," he added. The upcoming streaming service, HBO Max, will air 10 hour-long episodes, showing a new generation of rich and famous prep-school teens. In the age of Instagram bloggers and influencers, it's the perfect time to revive the famed gossip website about New York City's young elites. Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage will serve as executive producers with Josh Safran, who wrote and produced on the original series, show running the reboot. The original hit CW teen drama aired from 2007-2012 and starred actors Blake Lively, Penn Badgley, Leighton Meester, Ed Westwick, Chace Crawford and more. Kristen Bell served as the voice of 'Gossip Girl', the narrator of the series.

Chace Crawford praises 'Gossip Girl' reboot, opens up about cameo possibilities

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