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HBO Developing New WW2 Mini-Series with Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 23:30:14 +0000

Any TV fan knows that all good things cinematic come in threes, so why would HBO's collaboration with legendary director Steven Spielberg and Hollywood icon Tom Hanks be any different? Following 2001's acclaimed mini-series 'Band of Brothers' and 2010 successor 'The Pacific,' the holy TV trinity has begun work on a third World War II mini-series, to once again adapt another historical account. Get the details on HBO's 'Masters of the Air' from Spielberg and Hanks inside!

'Game of Thrones' Beer Being Produced: Hangovers Are Coming

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 15:00:29 +0000

We don't know about you, but the news that broke earlier today of HBO's 'Game of Thrones' delivering super-sized episodes for its third season beginning March 31 made us want to toast the series' honor. Thankfully, HBO has an answer for that too! The network has announced its collaboration with Brewery Ommegang to release a series of 'Game of Thrones'-inspired beers to coincide with the new season! Are you prepared to taste the Iron Throne? Details inside!

'Game of Thrones' Concept Art: What Did White Walkers Originally Look Like?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 04:59:26 +0000

One of the most anticipated races made their debut in the season 2 finale "Valar Morghulis," but how did The Others evolve from book to screen?

'Sesame Street' Did A 'Boardwalk Empire' Parody, Because Why Not?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 23:00:51 +0000

We remember the very first time we saw 'Boardwalk Empire,' and thought to ourselves "golly, this is pretty swell, but gosh darn it if all this sex, crime and murder wouldn't be a bit better with chicken puppets." Thankfully, we no longer need fear copyright infringement or crippling lack of funding, now that 'Sesame Street' has made its own parody of the HBO gangster drama! Nope, you're not dreaming!

Movie Review: "The Fighter"

Kevin Key — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 16:51:18 +0000

Boxer Kevin Key finds "The Fighter" to be a masterpiece with some of the most accurate and realistic fighting and training scenes ever filmed. Who knows -- you may see him in the theater watching the movie over again, and again during the holidays.

Why I Don't Miss Cable

Kevin Key — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 19:38:12 +0000

There was a time when I was a wealthier, younger, dumber man that if it there was a cable channel to watch, I had it. Not anymore.