HBO’s Succession: Here’s who could (or should) run Waystar Royco
HBO satirical comedy-drama Succession is all about a wealthy media mogul trying to decide who should lead the company when he steps down, but the answer is not quite so simple. Here's who could -- or should -- run Waystar Royco when the company's top chair opens up for one reason or another.
No cable, no problem: How to stream the 2019 Emmy winners
Want to see what all the fuss is about? Here's where you can stream Game of Thrones, Veep, Fleabag, Killing Eve, Russian Doll, Schitt's Creek, and the rest of the Outstanding Drama and Comedy Series winners and nominees from the 2019 Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony, which aired September 22.
George R. R. Martin confirms second Game of Thrones prequel, teases series title
A second Game of Thrones prequel series is reportedly close to getting a pilot order from HBO, with the new series unfolding 300 years before the events of the main show and chronicling the rise and fall of House Targaryen. The series is based on George R.R. Martin's Fire & Blood companion saga.
What season 8 controversy? Early Emmy wins hint at big night for Game of Thrones
HBO's Game of Thrones was the big winner at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards ceremony, held just a week before the Primetime Emmy Awards. The 10 awards the show earned for its final season hint at a big night in store for the record-breaking fantasy drama that ended its eight-season run in May 2019.
HBO’s Watchmen series arrives this October, just in time for Halloween
Police wearing masks? Terrorists dressed like Rorschach? A Watchmen show-within-a-show? HBO's Watchmen, created by Lost and The Leftovers mastermind Damon Lindelof, barely resembles Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons' iconic graphic novel -- and it may be all the better for it. Watchmen debuts this October.
Game of Thrones and HBO lead in nominations for the 2019 Emmy Awards
Game of Thrones and HBO led the pack in the nominations of the 2019 Emmy awards, which were announced on Tuesday. Critical darlings like Chernobyl and Veep also received numerous nominations. Here's the complete list of nominees.
Why Disney+, HBO, and other streamers don’t want you to binge
Netflix has changed the way we enjoy TV by making binge-watching an American pastime. But Disney+ and HBO remain committed to the old-fashioned model of releasing one episode — and only one episode — of their most popular shows a week. Here's why that's unlikely to change anytime soon.
HBO cancels controversial Confederate series from Game of Thrones creators
Confederate, the HBO series set in an alternate history in which the South won the Civil War and slavery remained legal, has been canceled. Game of Thrones showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss created the series, but after signing a deal with Netflix, the project was scrapped.
The Game of Thrones prequel: Everything we know so far
HBO has confirmed that its Game of Thrones prequel series, which will chronicle the world's descent from the Age of Heroes, filmed a pilot in summer 2019. Developed by George R.R. Martin and screenwriter Jane Goldman, the project has a director and a cast led by Oscar nominee Naomi Watts.
Digital Trends Live: Alexa-enabled robot, Facebook plays poker, and more
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, host Greg Nibler and DT Producer Adrien Warner discuss the trending tech topics of the day, including Amazon’s Alexa-enabled robot, Facebook’s A.I. beats professional poker players, a bike lane delivery robot, Minecraft Earth, and more.
HBO Max vs. Netflix: A very early look at how Warner’s new streamer stacks up
On one hand, HBO Max has Friends, J.J. Abrams, Game of Thrones, and shows from the CW, TNT, and TBS. On the other, Netflix hosts Stranger Things, Umbrella Academy, and more. Will Warner's upcoming streaming service offer enough to earn your money? While it's still very early, we'll help you suss it out.
Friends and Veep? Warner’s new HBO Max streaming service changes HBO forever
WarnerMedia's new streaming service will be called HBO Max, but it's not just HBO. The upcoming service will be the exclusive home for nostalgic hits like Friends and The Fresh Prince of Bel Air, as well as new series from JJ Abrams, Anna Kendrick, and more.
WarnerMedia just bought a $500 million weapon to fight Netflix: J.J. Abrams
By signing a $500 million deal with Lost and Alias creator J.J. Abrams and his production company, Bad Robot, WarnerMedia has proved that it'll do everything that it can -- and spend as much as possible -- to compete with Netflix, Hulu, and Disney Plus for a share of your streaming budget.
Chernobyl: 10 burning questions we still have after watching the HBO miniseries
If you're like us, after watching the HBO miniseries about the catastrophic nuclear meltdown at Chernobyl, you still have many questions about what really happened both during the event and in its aftermath. Here are the answers to some intriguing questions the series doesn't cover.
Dragons, fire, and giants: Behind the visual effects of Game of Thrones season 8
Game of Thrones' eighth season brought the hit show's award-winning run to a dramatic end. We spoke to visual effects studio Weta Digital about bringing some of season 8's most memorable moments to the screen, from midair dragon battles to an ill-fated, fiery charge into the night.
HBO’s hit comedy Silicon Valley will end after a seven-episode sixth season
Following a production delay on the upcoming season of the award-winning comedy series Silicon Valley — blame HBO's other hit comedy, Barry, for the long wait — executive producers Alec Berg and Mike Judge have announced that the next season of their tech-industry satire will be the show's last.
How to cancel your HBO Now or HBO Go subscription
If you've made up your mind and are itching to ever all ties with HBO, you've come to the right place. We here at Digital Trends are no stranger to canceling a subscription, so we've put together this guide showing you how to cancel HBO Go and HBO Now, freeing you from that monthly payment.
That Game of Thrones re-do petition is more embarrassing than any coffee cup
A Game of Thrones fan petition to remake the show's eighth and final season with just one episode to go is not just silly -- it's a misunderstanding of the relationship between shows and their audience, and a nearly impossible demand to make of the network and the series' cast.
The Mad Queen rules over ashes in Game of Thrones’ final episode photos
The final chapter in the Game of Thrones saga airs this weekend, and HBO released a trailer and photos for the record-breaking, award-winning series' sixth and final episode. With a new ruler on the Iron Throne and a city in ashes, what does the final episode have in store for fans?
HBO officially comments on that Game of Thrones coffee cup scene
HBO has released an official statement about the rogue coffee cup that snuck into a shot in last night's episode of Game of Thrones, The Last of the Starks, and that went on to spark a flurry of social media posts, impassioned commentary, and enough memes to fill the Red Keep twice over.
HBO’s Game of Thrones episode 5 preview brings The Last War to King’s Landing
HBO has released a brief trailer for the next episode of Game of Thrones. The fifth episode of the season and the penultimate chapter of the hit series, the episode features the final war between the forces of Daenerys Targaryen and Cersei Lannister, with the Iron Throne and countless lives at stake.
Game of Thrones draws season-high ratings and Twitter buzz for episode 3
Episode 3 of the final season of Game of Thrones was one of the biggest so far — both in body count and audience ratings — drawing 17.8 million viewers to make it the most-watched episode of the season and second most-watched episode of the series up to this point. It also set a Twitter record, too.
HBO arrives on Apple’s new TV app, letting fans watch Game of Thrones offline
HBO has been added to the new Apple TV app, which is currently in beta, letting subscribers stream HBO's hit programs, including Game of Thrones, to multiple devices and download episodes for to view offline. If you're not a current HBO subscriber, there's a weeklong free trial, too.
In true Game of Thrones fashion, one potential spinoff has already been killed
Bryan Cogman, who wrote Game of Thrones' character-driven season 8 episode A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, revealed that the Thrones prequel he was developing for HBO will not go forward. An entirely different spinoff, which stars actress Naomi Watts, is still in production.
HBO’s Game of Thrones episode 4 preview looks ahead to The Last War
HBO released a brief preview of the upcoming fourth episode of the show's final season, featuring many of the characters still reeling from the climactic Battle of Winterfell that was depicted in episode 3. Now, it seems, the final war for the Iron Throne will finally commence.
The outlaw days are over in new trailer for HBO’s Deadwood movie
This spring, HBO's long-awaited Deadwood movie will conclude the Old West saga that began in David Milch's award-winning series. Most of the original series' cast will return for the film, including Ian McShane's foul-mouthed saloon and brothel owner, Al Swearengen.
Game of Thrones episode 3 photos look ahead to the Battle of Winterfell
HBO has released a trailer and photos previewing season 8's upcoming third episode, which will feature the climactic Battle of Winterfell that pits many of the show's key figures against the army of The Night King. The preview of the episode features the cryptic subtitle "The Dead are already here."
The Game of Thrones season premiere was pirated 54 million times in 24 hours
Winter is here, and so are the pirates. The debut episode of Game of Thrones' final season was pirated 54 million times in the 24 hours after it aired, almost tripling the show's official viewership totals and putting HBO's epic fantasy drama on pace to be the year's most pirated show.
You can’t turn away from the 10 most memorable Game of Thrones death scenes
Game of Thrones is known for some of the most brutal, bloody, and shocking death scenes to ever appear on the small screen. If you're a glutton for punishment and want to relive the misery, check out our list of the 10 most gruesome and memorable fatalities in HBO's epic fantasy series.
You can now stream HBO, Showtime, and Starz in a single Roku app
It'll be easier than ever to find the new season of Game of Thrones on Roku. The company has added HBO to the Roku Channel on its devices, finally allowing owners of its popular streaming devices to stream programming from the premium cable giant in the same app as Showtime, Starz, and other services.
Game of Thrones season 8 is coming! Here’s everything we know so far
HBO's Game of Thrones is nearing the end of its epic, record-breaking run with the eighth and final season looming large on the horizon. With Season 8 premiering April 14, we've put together all of the news, previews, and rumors leading up to the show's final story arc to keep you informed.
The best Game of Thrones theories
Season 8 of Game of Thrones is still a ways off. But that also that means there is plenty of time to study the wildest theories fans have come up with -- and maybe do a little speculating of your own. Here are some of the biggest, most interesting Game of Thrones theories ahead of the show's finale.
Game of Thrones season 8 was promised to be massive. Now we have the numbers
HBO has revealed that the average running time for the six episodes in Games of Thrones season 8 will be 72 minutes, with some episodes running more than an hour, and some falling short of that mark The network also revealed the air dates for each episode in the show's final season.
AT&T jacks up DirecTV Now pricing once again in subscription tier shake-up
Current subscribers to DirecTV Now, AT&T's entry into the competitive streaming television market, will have to pay an extra $10 a month to keep using their existing plans, while new users will only have two subscription tiers to choose from going forward. At least they both include HBO!