'Game of Thrones' Spinoff 'House of the Dragon' Has HBO's Best Series Premiere Ever
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'Game of Thrones' Spinoff 'House of the Dragon' Has HBO's Best Series Premiere Ever
'Game of Thrones' Spinoff , 'House of the Dragon' , Has HBO's Best Series Premiere Ever.
Associated Press reports that nearly
10 million people tuned in for the premiere
of 'House of the Dragon' on August 21.
Associated Press reports that nearly
10 million people tuned in for the premiere
of 'House of the Dragon' on August 21.
The 'Game of Thrones' spinoff
became HBO's most-watched series
premiere in the network's history.
The episode aired four times
on premiere night and it was
also streamed on HBO Max.
.
According to AP, the number
of viewers in expected to keep
climbing in the coming weeks.
In May 2019, the 'Game of Thrones'
series finale was seen by
19.8 million viewers on its first night.
In May 2019, the 'Game of Thrones'
series finale was seen by
19.8 million viewers on its first night.
At the time, that was more than any other
series episode on HBO, with an estimated
46 million people tuning in to see it.
At the time, that was more than any other
series episode on HBO, with an estimated
46 million people tuning in to see it.
According to HBO, the weekly average of streams
of old 'Game of Thrones' episodes in August
was up nearly 90% from June.
The ‘Game of Thrones’ prequel
recaptured the fire of HBO’s original
masterpiece in a big way, Ashwin Navin, Samba TV co-founder and CEO, via Associated Press.
Research firm Samba TV estimated that the premiere of
the spinoff more than doubled the first-day viewership
of Netflix's latest season of 'Stranger Things.'.
Research firm Samba TV estimated that the premiere of
the spinoff more than doubled the first-day viewership
of Netflix's latest season of 'Stranger Things.'.
According to Samba TV's CEO and co-founder, Ashwin Navin, the challenge that HBO now faces is expanding 'House of the Dragon' beyond the series' built-in fan base.
According to Samba TV's CEO and co-founder, Ashwin Navin, the challenge that HBO now faces is expanding 'House of the Dragon' beyond the series' built-in fan base
'Curb Your Enthusiasm' has captured the attention of Georgia's Secretary of State. The season premiere of the final season of the HBO comedy featured Larry David being arrested for violating Georgia's election integrity law for giving his friend Leon Black's aunt a bottle of water while she waited in line to vote on a hot day in Atlanta. He's now facing a looming trial on the series. The storyline must have made its way to the state capitol, because last month Georgia's Secretary of State, Brad Raffensperger, sent a letter to David addressing the plotline about the 2021 voting law.
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Filming for 'Euphoria' season three has been put on hold. The Sam Levinson drama was expected to start production soon on its long-awaited new season, but production has hit pause on those plans. The timeline on production has now been pushed back to give Levinson more time to work on the dark teen drama's scripts. In addition, the show's cast — which stars Zendaya and an all-star cast including Sydney Sweeney and Jacob Elordi — is being allowed to pursue other opportunities.
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John Oliver is the latest to mock Nancy Pelosi for her widely ridiculed TikTok pun. On HBO's 'Last Week Tonight,' the host brought up how the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill that would lead to a ban on TikTok if its China-based owner doesn't sell its stake. The bill passed on concerns that the app poses a national security threat under the ownership of Chinese technology firm ByteDance Ltd.
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Richard Lewis , Dead at 76.
The beloved comic died at his home in
Los Angeles on Feb. 27, Deadline reports. .
He suffered a heart attack.
In April 2023, Lewis revealed that he'd
been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
Lewis gained notoriety as a comic in the 1970s, appearing on shows such as
'The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.'.
He made his acting debut in 1979, appearing in
'Diary of a Young Comic,' which aired on NBC.
He secured his first Showtime
special, 'I'm In Pain,' in 1985.
He went on to have three HBO comedy specials between 1988 and 1997.
Lewis co-starred on a few TV shows throughout
the '80s and '90s alongside talent such as
Jamie Lee Curtis, Don Rickles and Kevin Nealon.
Film credits include 'Robin Hood: Men in Tights,' 'Drunks' and 'Leaving Las Vegas.'.
Lewis took on what many view as his signature role on 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' in 2000.
We are heartbroken to learn
that Richard Lewis has passed
away. His comedic brilliance,
wit and talent were unmatched. , HBO, via statement.
Richard will always be a cherished member of
the HBO and 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' families,
our heartfelt condolences go out to his family,
friends and all the fans who could count on
Richard to brighten their days with laughter, HBO, via statement
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Netflix Exceeds Earnings Estimates , As Subscribers Increase.
Netflix Exceeds Earnings Estimates , As Subscribers Increase.
Netflix released a Q1 earnings report on April 18, indicating that its number of subscribers jumped 16% year-over-year to reach 269.6 million.
Analysts only expected the streamer to have about 264.2 million subscribers, CNBC reports. .
The company also brought in $9.37 billion in revenue versus analysts' expectations of $9.28 billion. .
However, Netflix said that its membership numbers are no longer the main factor contributing to the company's growth.
As a result, the company will stop providing "quarterly membership numbers or average revenue per user" beginning in 2025, CNBC reports. .
Instead, it will divulge "major subscriber milestones as we cross them.".
Price hikes, terminating password sharing
and offering an ad-supported tier are all tactics that have boosted revenue.
Netflix is also seeking to gain traction within the video game space and recently partnered with TKO Group Holdings to offer WWE on the platform.
We’re in the very early days of
developing our live programming and
I would look at this as an expansion of
the types of content we offer, the way
we expanded to film and unscripted and
animation and most recently games, Ted Sarandos, co-CEO of Netflix, via earnings call.
We believe that these kind of event cultural
moments like the Jake Paul and Mike Tyson
fight are just that kind of television, and we
want to be part of winning over those
moments with our members as well, so that
for me is the excitement part of this, Ted Sarandos, co-CEO of Netflix, via earnings call.
As of the morning of April 18,
Netflix's stock was up 27%
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Harry and Meghan , Are Bringing 2 New Shows to Netflix.
Harry and Meghan , Are Bringing 2 New Shows to Netflix.
NBC reports that Prince Harry and his wife,
Meghan, have announced a new partnership between
their Archewell Productions company and Netflix.
NBC reports that Prince Harry and his wife,
Meghan, have announced a new partnership between
their Archewell Productions company and Netflix.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex
will produce two separate TV shows
about cooking and polo.
According to a press release
from Archewell, both shows are
still in an early stage of production.
The press release added that titles
and release dates will be revealed , "in the coming months.".
According to the press release,
the first of the two new shows will , "celebrate the joys of cooking and
gardening, entertaining and friendship.".
The second series will reportedly
center on the world of polo, a sport
associated with aristocratic British culture. .
Known primarily for its aesthetic
and social scene, the series will
pull the curtain back on the grit
and passion of the sport,
capturing players and all it takes
to compete at the highest level, Archewell Productions press release, via NBC.
Known primarily for its aesthetic
and social scene, the series will
pull the curtain back on the grit
and passion of the sport,
capturing players and all it takes
to compete at the highest level, Archewell Productions press release, via NBC.
The upcoming shows are part of
a multi-year deal that Archewell
signed with Netflix after forming in 2020. .
In 2022, the couple released a documentary series
on Netflix which centered on Harry's rift with senior
royals and his departure from official royal duties.
In 2023, Harry's memoir, 'Spare,'
detailing his perspective on his bitter split
with the royal family, became a bestseller.
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